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I just found out that, at the school I’m transferring to, there is a College Geometry course. There is a lower level one called Modern Geometry, but this is some super high-up post-Calculus course.
I want a Klein bottle terrarium
There are no earthquakes in geometry.
Geometry professor (via mathprofessorquotes)
if an archaeologist says an artifact was probably for “ritual purposes” it means “i have no fuckin clue”
but if they say it was for “fertility rituals” they mean “i know exactly what it was for but i dont want to say ‘ancient dildo’”
Some people hate Geometry. Some people hate Algebra. In this class, you’ll learn to hate both.
Algebraic Topology TA (via mathprofessorquotes)
I don’t know how old people do it. I’m old and I get tired so easily. Ask me what I did before this class. I napped because I ate a big breakfast.
Axiomatic Geometry professor
Behind the Sun
This mosaic of the Saturn system, taken by Cassini, glows with scattered light from tiny dust grains. The sun is obscured by the planet in this unusual geometry.
Credit: NASA / JPL & Cassini
school subject asks
- algebra: can you empathize with others?
- art: how do you feel most comfortable expressing yourself?
- calculus: if you don't understand something, are you more likely to give up or try harder?
- chemistry: do you make it obvious when you dislike someone?
- environmental science: is moral fulfillment important to you?
- geometry: list 3 of your favorite physical traits
- government: what's your political stance?
- history: if you make a mistake once, how likely are you to repeat it?
- literature: do you have a favorite quote?
- physical education: post a selfie
- reading: what's your favorite children's book?
- science: are there any personality traits you can't stand?
- writing: write me a poem