Scientists Unravel the Optical Illusion of Average-Girl-Hotties on Tech Campuses
Posted on Thursday, October 14th 2010
Tags: attractiveness, beauty, norms, relativity, science, standards, tech
Tags: attractiveness, beauty, norms, relativity, science, standards, tech
Imaging scientists have released new data confirming what many have believed intuitively for years: Women look prettier at technical schools. “I always thought of myself as average in high school,” said Floria Siket. “Then I came to Cal Tech, and I was a hottie. I could never explain the phenomenon, and I’m thrilled to have [...]
Student Finally Gets What Professor Was Talking About All Those Years Ago
Posted on Friday, February 19th 2010
Tags: criteria, evaluations, feedback, standards, teaching, tenure
Tags: criteria, evaluations, feedback, standards, teaching, tenure
Greg Dierstein, a freshman in Professor Romano’s literature seminar in 1993, woke up at 3:00 a.m. last night with an enlightened revelation. “I think Dr. Romano was right when he said reading and writing are really important in the real world,” said Greg. “I’m going to start using spellcheck so I can get that promotion [...]


