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February
23, 2004, Vol. 74, No. 6S
Professor Minute: Interview with IEOR professor Dorit Hochbaum What do you
do to forget about engineering and/or work ? I don't necessarily
want to. I like outdoor activities like skiing, biking, and hiking,
and indoor activities such as cooking, reading, listening to classical
or jazz music, gardening, and spending time at the cafe. Don't tell
anyone, but I also like to do the dishes because it lets my mind roam
free as no one bothers me (they’re afraid they’ll have to
take over if they do). I would be concerned, however, if too many of
my ideas are generated at the sink. I usually incorporate engineering
into almost all these activities. For example, steepest descent for
skiing, optimal selection of gear in biking, and minimum water use in
dish washing. What is your
personal recipe for success? To set my own standards
for excellence and be as faithful to them as I can. What can a student
do to get through your hardest class? By investing in independent thinking and asking lots of questions. I delight in students who ask questions. Critical thinking and taking nothing as given is the best way to learn and be inspired to new discoveries. Why did you
become a professor? How about not being able to hold onto a real job? (That is a joke!!) Having a job that is also one's hobby is the best one can possibly hope for. Having that, I am very grateful for it.constraint. If you would like us to feature your favorite professor, please email his or her name to editnews@coe.berkeley.edu. |
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