Sentiment on Cats Not Influenced by Student Level or Time Of Year
Because I know everyone cares deeply on this issue, I’m happy to report that in a survey of 117 students, slightly less than half…
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Psychology
Musing: What Digital Pictures Mean for Us Psychologically
A quick look at my Dropbox Camera Upload directory reveals that I take about 3-5 photos a day on average. They range from awesome…
Read essayWhich is More Difficult? Being a Student or a Professor?
With the new semester starting, I’ve had a lot of interactions with students as of late. Some are returning familiar faces, others are new…
Read essayBeing a Kid is the Hardest Job You Ever Had
My friend Christine posted this morning that it was her little girl, Michelle’s, first sleepover last night. Her daughter refers to her sleepover friend…
Read essayWhy I Don’t Watch The News
I don’t watch the news. Saying that to someone will likely raise an eyebrow, especially since television is flooded with an abundance of news…
Read essayGeek Squad Badges: Symbols Worth Faking!
One of the items I collect are badges. And while I like Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) badges*, I tend to steer toward badges that…
Read essayOn Information or Lack Thereof
It’s spring break here at Columbia, and that means our normal “information” board outside my office has no real information to display (i.e. nothing…
Read essayHoly Choice Overload Batman
Don’t get me wrong – I like Coke Freestyle machines. In this case, I don’t feel any sort of choice paralysis!
Read essayScience & Engineering are Cool
In the city this wonderful Sunday morning to judge the prelims at the New York Science and Engineering Fair. Should be fun. We’re about…
Read essayPeer Pressure
For every kid whose parent warned them about peer pressure, consider this. Each morning this winter, I’ve stood on the train platform, safely enclosed…
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