Do Fundamentalist Colleges Deserve a "Weary Eye [sic]" in Science Education?

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Duck Butter

Great question. What is the point of this discussion MG? Did you get turned down for a job or know someone who did because of this?

I know of a few cases. I haven't personally applied for any faculty positions for years. More commonly, faculty get heat after they are hired. If they do not yet have tenure, they may be in trouble.

Let me ask you, would an applicant with a science degree from a fundamentalist school (Liberty U, Oral Roberts, Bob Jones, Bryan, etc.) be treated any differently at agencies and companies you are familiar with?

Have you ever heard the word "fundamentalist" used to disparage a scientist or job candidate?

Have you ever heard the word "fundamentalist" used as an insult, like the N-word is used negatively toward blacks?

[Pat Babaz]

@ MathGeek


What is a "gift grade"?

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Pat Babaz

@ MathGeek


What is a "gift grade"?

A grade that is given by a teacher that is higher than the student actually earned:

Earn an F, receive a C. The C is a gift grade.

[Pat Babaz]

Originally Posted by MathGeek

A grade that is given by a teacher that is higher than the student actually earned:

Earn an F, receive a C. The C is a gift grade.

I kinda thought that's what it was, guess I just didn't want to believe that it actually happens on a regular basis. Its sad that hard work, honor and integrity are passe in this modern cesspool we live in