In anticipation of our upcoming Proton Prom, this week we’re re-airing the first Story Collider stories from two of the storytellers who will be performing at the event. Part 1: When Aparna Nancherla's science fair project goes awry, she and her fellow students make some unethical choices. Part 2: After a reluctant start, mathematician Ken Ono makes an unexpected discovery. Aparna Nancherla is a comedian and general silly billy. Her sense of humor is dry, existential, and absurd, with notes of uncalled-for whimsy. Think a wine you didn’t order. You can watch Aparna as Grace the belabored HR rep on the Comedy Central show,Corporateor hear her as the voice of Hollyhock onBojack Horseman. She also has a half-hour special on the second season ofThe Standupson Netflix, as well as appearances onLate Night with Stephen Colberton CBS andTwo Dope Queenson HBO. Other acting credits includeA Simple Favor,Crashing,High Maintenance,Master of None,andInside Amy Schumer. Aparna was also named on...