scene: Hamilton’s Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair, check-in last night. Students are setting up their displays and then visiting us at the Safety Desk for a followup consult. The following is actual dialogue. Only the names have been changed but you can probably guess who one of them is. Student: “Hi, I’m ready for a safety check.” Safety Check In Desk Guy: “OK! You’ve come to the right place! What is your project number, please?” Student: B-17 brief pause Safety Check In ...
