Participants' technical backgrounds

[bughead]

Bump for Octoman, since you mentioned it.

[Halcyon Dayz, FCD]

Well, I am a High School (equivalent) dropout. (Personal reasons)
But I consider my self to be very well read.
I know a little about a lot of things.

BTW, what does one do with an history degree in Brazil.

[papageno]

I managed to get a PhD in Physics.
I studied and worked as a researcher in Italy, Germany and England, mostly working with semiconductors at low temperatures.

[petereldergill]

Bump for GreigDempsey

[gillianren]

I'm an English lit major, I'm afraid. Very bad at math (at least by the standards around here) and best at the information-gathering kinds of science. However, I do know a lot about information-gathering. I'm actually in the process of collecting space-themed books and DVDs.

[PhantomWolf]

I figure that he wouldn't have considered my University to be a "Top University" since it's not Yale or Oxford, but it's one of the top 5 in NZ.

[gwiz]

phantomwolf said:

it's not Yale or Oxford

That is hardly an exclusive list.

[Al Johnston]

Sounds like the in-joke from Blackadder Goes Forth - General Hospital

Capt. Blackadder: "I leapt on the opportunity to test her: I asked if he had gone to one of the great universities; Oxford, Cambridge or Hull. She failed to spot that only two of those are great universities."

Gen. Melchett: "Well, precisely! Oxford's a complete dump!"

[nomuse]

Don't get me started about Yalies.

(It's one of those odd things. For some reason it has become a requirement at certain regional theaters that a would-be lighting designer has to have a degree from Yale. Why that college's theater program, and the graduates thereof, are considered so far above any other is unknown. At the hiring end of things, it really is Yale or nothing.)

[wingerii]

Now that I've started posting a bit, I guess I'll share my background.

I'm a second-year computer engineering student at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. I don't have any experience or expertise directly relating to Apollo or spaceflight beyond first-year engineering physics, engineering mathematics, and a basic understanding of engineering principles. Well, that and what I've learned from reading Clavius and lurking on this forum

Less than a year ago, I had my first real-life encounter with an Apollo HB. I had a feeling that most of the points that he touched on in his rant were unfounded, so I decided to do some research. A bit of web browsing brought me to Clavius and Bad Astronomy, and now I've learned more about Apollo and spaceflight in general than I ever would have otherwise. I'll have to thank the HB, if we ever meet again

[Grand Lunar]

I have a HS diploma.
My tech background is limited to naval engineering. Specifically, diesel engine technology.
However, I also have experience with auxillery systems.
I used these skills in six years of naval experience, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Third class. I served on an FFG and a CVN.

I have had an interest in the space program and space science sine childhood. I've read many books on the subjects. Martin Rees has become a favorite of mine concerning black holes.

I consider myself an amatuer astronomer (albeit, a very basic one, as my 'scope isn't even one of the better types). Due to incliment weather and other considerations, I haven't "scoped" out anything recently.


Hmmm, I feel outclassed by nearly everyone else around here.

[scooter]

BA in Speech and Communications, retired USAF with the vast majority spent in air defense, ground and air platforms. Last 6 years were with NORAD in the CMC, managing initial crew training and maintaining ACD/MO qual. 21 hours toward an MA (Computer Systems Management) including 9 hrs in space operations and system design.
...and a space buff since Sputnik and Shepard...