Nerds on fire?

Posted by on December 19, 2008; This entry is filed under Uncategorized.
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Wired has feature, Vote for the Sexiest Geeks of 2008. Jade Raymond seems the most legit on the two dimensions of evaluation.

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  1. agnostic December 19th, 2008 at 7:17 am

    Although not geeky in the video-game-obsessed way, she should still be in the running: 
     
    http://sysbio.harvard.edu/csb/research/sabeti.html 
     
    If it’s the video-game-loving, Japan-toy-worshiping type they’re looking for, then she’s mega-cute: 
     
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF20uyMTqqI

  2. ziel December 19th, 2008 at 8:07 am

    Pardis Sabeti – yes. I like where she works – Department of Orgasmic and Evolutionary Biology. 
     
    Kari Bryon doesn’t seem like a real geek to me. She seems more like the type of girl who grew up fixing cars with her 10 brothers.

  3. Zora December 19th, 2008 at 1:26 pm

    It’s 99% girls. Can’t guys be sexy?  
     
    Years ago there was a calendar called “Studmuffins of Science”. For the girls who like to look at a cute SMART guy.

  4. agnostic December 19th, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    I’d post my picture, but after that “studmuffin” comment, I don’t feel like this is a safe space anymore. You girls are just as objectifying as guys — so shameless. ;) 
     
    Maybe some day when I feel that the female readers here can behave themselves. Until then, you’ll just have to appreciate me for my sharp mind and charming personality.

  5. TGGP December 20th, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    I’d hardly heard of any of those people. Do I have to turn in my geek badge? 
     
    How about Laurie Santos?

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