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"Uncertain Principles" features the miscellaneous ramblings of a physicist at a small liberal arts college. Physics, politics, pop culture, and occasional conversations with his dog.
You've read the blog, now try the book: How to Teach Physics to Your Dog will be published December 22nd by Scribner.
"Prof. Orzel gives the impression of an everyday guy who just happens to have a vast but hidden knowledge of physics." (anonymous student evaluation comment)
Emmy is a German Shepherd mix, and the Queen of Niskayuna. She likes treats, walks, chasing bunnies, and quantum physics.
Category: Publicity
After a long baby-induced delay, we are finally ready to announce the winners of the How to Teach Physics to Your Dog Caption Contest and Poetry Contest. I've obtained a few more copies of the bound galleys from the publisher,...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 9:51 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Silliness
What is the biggest single threat to your household security?
Posted by Chad Orzel at 11:31 AM • 32 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Dog
"What are you doing?" "Hmm? Oh, I'm trying to think of a Dorky Poll question to post to the blog, because I'm going to be away from the computer for a while." "Why are they always human polls?" "Um, because...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 10:50 AM • 14 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Publicity
There's an interview with me, plus bonus comments from Emmy, over at Paw Talk: Words of advice for fellow pet owners? If you're looking to get a dog, I'd recommend visiting your local animal shelter, as you can find lots...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 9:22 AM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Publicity
The second of two contests for a chance to win an advance proof copy of my book six(-ish) months before you can buy it.
Posted by Chad Orzel at 11:38 AM • 26 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Publicity
The first of two contests to win an advance proof copy of my book, six(-ish) months before you can buy it.
Posted by Chad Orzel at 10:12 AM • 34 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Book Writing
Odd search results, a fan site, and publicity copy.
Posted by Chad Orzel at 9:57 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Dog
I'm waiting for the toaster when the dog trots into the kitchen. "You should give me some bacon!" she says. "Why is that?" I ask. "To prevent swine flu!"
Posted by Chad Orzel at 2:20 PM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Dog
Why does applying flea and tick preventative make Emmy much more susceptible to that leg-twitching thing dogs do when you scratch just the right spot?
Posted by Chad Orzel at 8:53 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Silliness
The dog comes into the office looking disgusted. "Well, you've really done it now, dude." "What? What did I do?" "You had to go and put a bird feeder in the front window, didn't you?" "What about it?" We put...
Posted by Chad Orzel at 3:18 PM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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