[Oredigger] Do you consider yourself a geek?[Daniel] Of course, and why would I not be? Even when taking into account Mines’ unique spectrum. Though I hardly resemble Webster’s first definition… snakes are not to be eaten.
How did you come to be at Mines?
My main influences were FIRST Robotics, a strong influence from my nerdy father and friends (many of whom are here as well), and an enjoyment of the sciences. I spent my middle and high school years in Colorado Springs, Mines was always touted as the best college to foster such callings.
What is your favorite geeky pick up line?
While many better exist, I will always remember the simple,“I wish I was your derivative so I could lie tangent to your curves.” During my freshman year, we were required to attend an appearance by David Coleman, the “Real-Life Hitch,” to apparently receive dating advice. He had boasted that he had memorized many a pick up line and challenged the crowd to provide one he didn’t know, he obviously lost…
What is your favorite geek joke?
My dad always enjoys sending me all the nerdiest jokes he can find. One of the, let’s just say, “nerdiest” was, “Two bears jumped in to a river. Which one dissolved first? The polar bear.”
Star Wars or Star Trek? Why?
Do I live in a universe that I must choose? Each has their time and place and our culture (or at least subculture…) would never be the same without them. Though it depends on which you compare, certain episodes and Episodes are better than others. Though I must say, I do love Tribbles…
What are your hobbies?
Once devoured by WoW, the past few years have seen other hobbies bloom in its absence. I enjoy singing along to music, computer games, hulu-ing, sailing the seven seas of the internet, and pontificating.
What is the geekiest thing you own?
Would have to either be my Cthulhu slippers, Andy Warhol doll, or any number of my WOOT and Threadless shirts (the DeLorean hitting the TARDIS for example), to name a few.
What has been your favorite class at Mines?
While Science in Literature is quickly climbing the charts (Toni, SciFi, Futurama, and Star Trek…), my favorite completed class must obviously be ChemE Field Session! For all of its hardships and sleepless nights, the sense of community between peers and accomplishments are irreplaceable (that and the stories…).
What is your favorite piece of technology?
For future technology, it would have to be Sony’s currently patented (Patents 6,536,440 & 6,729,337) Matrix-esque teaching device. Otherwise, I love me some Tokamak. Besides the whole possible energy solution thing, the name is just entertaining to say.
What is your favorite book?
Recently that has come in to question. Originally “Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy,” a battle has begun between that and “Stranger in a Strange Land.” Though I must say, they do read very similarly. Maybe someday this hoopy frood will grok the answer. Oh, and “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” is a close third…
What clubs or activities are you involved in?
I am the vice president of AICHE and am a leader in InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Have been in a few others over the years but these are the two that have remained constant, and I am glad for it. Come on by either and say hi, would love to have you all.
Who is your role model and why?
Gandhi and Jesus, both broke through the expectations held for them and defied the surrounding culture. Apparently this world just can’t accept being told to do the right thing, no matter what façade they present otherwise.
What is your favorite OS? Why?
I have been using Win7 since beta and have really enjoyed it. Also, I recently jailbroke my iPod Touch and have had a great time playing around with Cydia and all that it entails.
What is your favorite formula and why?
Would have to say the central dogma of In-Out+Generation=Accumulation. After all, what really can’t be derived from it? I know, I know, besides Schrӧdinger’s (my second, and once drawn on a Macaroni Grill table), it being motivated, not derived and all.
If you were stuck on a deserted island and you could only bring 3 items, what would they be?
A beach chair, a laptop with a giant Can-tenna or satellite internet, and a corkscrew to open the coconuts. Who says deserted islands are a bad thing? I thing the idea of defining what you bring is showing that you expect the desertion, not like we plan to be LOST…
If you were to come up with a class for CSM what would it be?
LAIS 1337… Enough said. We have other foreign languages…
What is one thing you love at Mines? One thing you would like to see changed?
Because she specifically told me not to... besides Diana… I love the sense of community and overall nerdiness, I always feel welcomed. While the outside world views us as antisocial geniuses, many, if not most, break out of their shells. If I could change anything about Mines, I would get the remainder of those in their shells to see how welcoming this campus can be.
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