Here are the contestants for the last game of round two of the Professors Tournament: Deborah, an associate professor of French literature at Delaware, whose school boasts the Bidens and the first study-abroad program; Gary, a chemistry professor at Roanoke … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Dec. 15 – Professors Tournament day eight

Here are the contestants for the second game of round two of the Professors Tournament: Hester, an English professor at Penn State, will use her winnings for an old printing press; Marti, an elementary science education professor at Northern Arizona, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Dec. 14 – Professors Tournament day seven

Here are the contestants for the first game of round two of the Professors Tournament: Katie, an associate professor of musicology at Cal State Fullerton, has a wide range of class size, with larger ones hearing her “stand-up comedy”; J.P., … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Dec. 13 – Professors Tournament day six

Here are the contestants for the final game of the first round of the Professors Tournament. The score to beat to advance to the next round is $4,000 (although the players are not aware of the scores of the previous … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Dec. 10 – Professors Tournament day five

Here are the contestants for day four of the Professors Tournament: Julia, an English professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, whose department wants to create well-rounded scientists and engineers; Ed, a history professor at American River College, whose mentors could … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Dec. 9 – Professors Tournament day four

Here are the contestants for day three of the Professors Tournament: Ashleigh, assistant professor of U.S. & African-American history at University of Colorado-Boulder. assumes historians will be in trouble during a zombie apocalypse; Lisa, an associate professor of writing studies … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Dec. 8 – Professors Tournament day three

Here are the contestants for day two of the Professors Tournament: Katie, an associate professor of musicology at Cal State Fullerton, ran a class by cell phone light when the power went out; John, an associate professor of chemistry at … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Dec. 7 – Professors Tournament day two

Here are the contestants for day one of the Professors Tournament: Gary, a chemistry professor at Roanoke College, challenges students to figure out who died; Gautam, an associate clinical professor of law at Vanderbilt Law, answers questions with questions; and … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Dec. 6 – Professors Tournament day one

Introducing today’s contestants: Andrew, a set decorator, does a San Fernando Valley podcast ; Brooke, a user experience designer, collects pothos; and Amy, an engineering manager, acted in 12 plays of Shakespeare. Amy is a 12-day champ with winnings of … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Dec. 3

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Jessica, a writer, combines fashion reporting with being a spy; Sinnott, an attorney, threw Mardi Gras beads but doesn’t remember the rest; and Amy, an engineering manager, still has her “Outdoors Bear”. Amy is an 11-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Dec. 2

Let’s meet today’s contestants: David, a communications director, stared with jaw agape at Magic Johnson in a photo; Jaimie, a robotics scientist, made a machine learning pipeline for answering Quiz Bowl questions; and Amy, an engineering manager, makes herself laugh … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Dec. 1

Please welcome today’s contestants: Krys, a retired substitute teacher, was in South Africa the day Mandela was released; Pam, a dentist & entrepreneur, relieves stress by playing excellent squash; and Amy, an engineering manager, has pearls that keep the giver … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 30

Here are today’s contestants: Andrea, a podcast producer, didn’t technically give birth to a rabbit; Nishanth, a resident physician, knows the Korean alphabet thanks to streaming shows; and Amy, an engineering manager, whose Class of ’93 knew she’d be on … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 29

Please welcome today’s contestants: Greta, a communications consultant, knows how to clear weeds and bury people; Chris, a composer & lyricist, is a big fan of Manchester United; and Amy, an engineering manager, is a tarot reader. Amy is a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 26

Here are today’s contestants: Ged, an architect, designed sites waiting to be built in space; Nancy, a high school English teacher, lets her students wonder if she’s related to a Patriot; and Amy, an engineering manager, intends to do some … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 25

Let’s meet today’s contestants: Dan, a retired market researcher, graduated from the original Cornell in Iowa; Madeline, a teacher, was born on Pi Day but doesn’t like pi or pie; and Amy, an engineering manager, kept “the last thing I … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 24

Please welcome today’s contestants: Matt, an attorney, is a third-generation Notre Dame graduate; Genesis, a diversity & inclusion professional, met a job interviewer who had the wrong resume; and Amy, an engineering manager, knows that “every person is a brand … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Nov. 23

Here are today’s contestants: Mack, a copywriter, whose successor to bulldog George Costanza is named Art Vandelay; Heidi, a freelancer, saw Douglas Adams multiple times while consuming wine and cheese; and Amy, an engineering manager, has family Jeopardy! bragging rights … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Nov. 22

Today’s contestants are: Chi-Nhan, a Catholic seminarian, does a saintly rap at the talent show; Gordon, a poster librarian, was a backyard Shakespearean actor; and Amy, an engineering manager, had a very brief debate club that lived on in college … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 19

Today’s contestants are: Taylor, a development finance manager, didn’t find the Peace Corps all that appetizing; Bonnie, a city planner, has U.S. and New Zealand citizenship; and Amy, an engineering manager, met a bartender-ninja in Tokyo. Amy is a one-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Thur., Nov. 18

Here are today’s contestants: Amy, an engineering manager, did a “Downton Abbey” podcast; Max, a freelance artist & designer. was a “living test paper for acupuncture students”; and Andrew, a software developer, has not-very-useful perfect pitch. Andrew is a five-day … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Wed., Nov. 17