Philip McIntosh
Philip McIntosh has more than thirty years of experience in science and industry and he enjoys putting that experience to use in his writing. His work has appeared in scientific journals, popular science magazines, trade journals, and on websites dealing with science and technology.
Philip holds a B.Sc. in Botany and Chemistry (double major, cum laude), and a masters in Biological Science. Areas of specialization include botany, mycology, biochemistry, light and electron microscopy, hydroponics, machine tools, process and reliability engineering, analytical instrumentation, and math and science education.
When not otherwise occupied, he might be found working on all sorts of things in his office/lab/workshop. Or, you might catch him playing bass and guitar with the Colorado-based rock band Permanent Guests.
Phil is actively involved in the management of several websites and blogs. His professional writing website is ndpmcintosh.com. He writes about reading and writing at his blog The Write Dude. If that was not enough, he also runs the mycology news and information site MycoRant. Oh and he is a math teacher with a teaching website Mister McIntosh's Realm and the education blog Mister McIntosh Says.
Follow him on Twitter @TheWriteDude for matters involving writing for both web and print. For everything else, it's @ndpmcintosh.
Latest Articles
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Bright Boys by Tom Green
Accounts of early digital computing are dominated by machines named ENIAC, Colossus, and EDSAC. Tom Green's book about MIT's Whirlwind will open a few eyes.
Aug 31, 2011
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The Instant Physicist by Richard A. Muller
Take professor Muller's advice and use the information in this book to learn amazing facts, make convincing arguments, and win crazy-sounding bets.
Jul 4, 2011
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Visions of the Multiverse by Steve Manly
Do parallel realities exist? Is our universe one of many? Lots of smart people think the answer to these questions may well be "yes".
Jun 5, 2011
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JavaScript in Easy Steps (2nd Edition) by Mike McGrath
A straightforward, illustrated introduction to JavaSript, an essential scripting language for performing client-side processing on the web.
May 30, 2011
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The Root of Thought by Andrew Koob
Unlocking glia, the brain cell that will help us sharpen our wits, heal injury, and treat brain disease.
Apr 28, 2011
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Designer Genes, by Steven Potter, Ph.D.
Designer genes for designer babies. How the forces of nature are about to be replaced by the forces of human selection.
Mar 20, 2011
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The Leafcutter Ants by Bert Holldobler and Edward O. Wilson
According to the back cover, this is the most detailed and authoritative work on any ant species. It's definitely a great book about ants.
Mar 18, 2011
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DIY U by Anya Kamenetz
Could it be that the days of the brick and mortar university are numbered? If the edupunks and edupreneurs have their way, maybe so.
Feb 26, 2011
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A First Guitar Lesson
Guitar students of any age benefit from the same first lesson. The student should learn the parts of the guitar, a finger exercise, and three simple chords.
Feb 12, 2011
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The Numerati, by Stephen Baker
Each day, many of us provide analysts data about what we like, what we do, and who we are. Is this good? Is it bad? Stephen Baker looks into it.
Feb 1, 2011
- Philip McIntosh
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