Fierce Competition at First-Ever “Are You Smarter Than a TCNJ Student” Contest

Andrew Clifford and Farshid Safi put on their war faces as they prepare for competition in the first annual “Are You Smarter Than a TCNJ Student” competition.

On Tuesday, November 12th, Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society, in conjunction with the Mathematics & Statistics Club, hosted its first “Are You Smarter Than a TCNJ Student” competition.

Eight members of the Mathematics and Statistics Faculty participated in the event, answering trivia questions on topics ranging from physics to movies and television. Some of the many students in attendance even got a chance to participate alongside their professors, serving as lifelines for answering questions. After two rounds of rigorous and entertaining play, Dr. Michael Ochs and Dr. Farshid Safi faced off in the championship matchup. Dr. Ochs eventually arose victorious and claimed Pi Mu Epsilon’s first-ever “Golden Calculator” award.

Professor Michael Ochs won the coveted Golden Calculator Prize at the first annual "Are You Smarter Than a TCNJ Student" competition. — Professor Michael Ochs won the coveted Golden Calculator Prize at the first annual “Are You Smarter Than a TCNJ Student” competition.

The members of Pi Mu Epsilon thank all of the Professors and Students who helped make this a fun and exciting event for all.

Eight faculty members took part in the competition. Left to right: Farshid Safi, Andrew Clifford, Leona Harris, Cathy Liebars, Jana Gevertz, Michael Ochs, and Carlos Alves.