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{{Infobox|Name = Nick Jensen | {{Infobox|Name = Nick Jensen | ||
|Subjects = mythology, biology, chemistry, visual arts, literature | |Subjects = mythology, biology, chemistry, visual arts, literature | ||
| − | |schoolcur = [[UC Davis]] (2019-) | + | |schoolcur = [[UC Davis]] (2019-2022) |
|schoolpast = [[Dartmouth]] (2011-2014) | |schoolpast = [[Dartmouth]] (2011-2014) | ||
|firstname = Nick | |firstname = Nick | ||
|lastname = Jensen | |lastname = Jensen | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Nick Jensen''' (pronounced the non-American/Danish way) came from Wisconsin to [[Dartmouth]] in 2011 to improve steadily during his first year. Studying Biology and Chemistry, Nick | + | '''Nick Jensen''' (pronounced the non-American/Danish way) came from Wisconsin to [[Dartmouth]] in 2011 to improve steadily during his first year. Studying Biology and Chemistry, Nick joined the ranks of quizbowlers obsessed with Murakami and the smaller ranks of players who love animal taxa (see [[Jeff Hoppes]] or [[Greg Tito]]). He played as Dartmouth's main generalist on most subjects, with particular ability in world mythology and literature, poetry, and visual arts, in addition to his general literature and science knowledge. |
He retired from Dartmouth Quizbowl after [https://www.hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=280366#p280366 events] at [[2014 ACF Nationals]]. | He retired from Dartmouth Quizbowl after [https://www.hsquizbowl.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=280366#p280366 events] at [[2014 ACF Nationals]]. | ||
| − | + | From 2017 to 2022, he was in the PhD program in Microbiology at [[UC Davis]], where he began playing tournaments in the 2019-2020 academic year. | |
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| + | Perhaps his most notable playing achievement is when his team beat the fearsome superteam of [[Matt Bollinger]], [[Jordan Brownstein]], [[Ophir Lifshitz]], and [[Andrew Wang]] (possibly the strongest ever CO team) at [[2021 Chicago Open]], with Nick putting up a 3-5-1 statline. In 2022, Nick followed this up by winning [[2022 Chicago Open]] playing alongside [[Jordan Brownstein]], [[Taylor Harvey]], and [[Jonathen Settle]], getting 3 of the final 4 tossups to win the finals against a team led by [[Matt Bollinger]]. | ||
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| + | ===Writing and Editing=== | ||
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| + | Nick's many writing and editing credentials include: | ||
| + | * [[Cane Ridge Revival]]: writing Biology, Chemistry, and Literature questions | ||
| + | * [https://www.qbwiki.com/wiki/Chicago_Open_Literature_Tournament#2015_Edition RILKE] (co-written with [[John Lawrence]]) | ||
| + | * [[2020 ACF Regionals]]: Religion, Mythology, and Geography | ||
| + | * [[2020 ACF Winter]]: American History, Chemistry, Religion, Social Science for | ||
| + | * [[2021 ACF Winter]]: American History, European History, Other History, Earth Science, and Other Academic | ||
| + | * [[2022 ACF Regionals]]: World History, Biology, Social Science except Linguistics | ||
| + | * 2022 [[WORKSHOP]]: American History, Ancient World History | ||
| + | * 2022-23: [[ACF]] Editor-in-Chief | ||
| + | * [[2023 ACF Regionals]]: Biology, Religion, Mythology, and Geography/Current Events/Other Academic/Pop Culture | ||
| + | * [[2024 ACF Nationals]]: Head Editor | ||
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[[Category: UC Davis]] | [[Category: UC Davis]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:35, 25 April 2024
| Nick Jensen | |
| Noted subjects | mythology, biology, chemistry, visual arts, literature |
| Current college | UC Davis (2019-2022) |
| Past colleges | Dartmouth (2011-2014) |
| Stats | HDWhite • NAQT |
Nick Jensen (pronounced the non-American/Danish way) came from Wisconsin to Dartmouth in 2011 to improve steadily during his first year. Studying Biology and Chemistry, Nick joined the ranks of quizbowlers obsessed with Murakami and the smaller ranks of players who love animal taxa (see Jeff Hoppes or Greg Tito). He played as Dartmouth's main generalist on most subjects, with particular ability in world mythology and literature, poetry, and visual arts, in addition to his general literature and science knowledge.
He retired from Dartmouth Quizbowl after events at 2014 ACF Nationals.
From 2017 to 2022, he was in the PhD program in Microbiology at UC Davis, where he began playing tournaments in the 2019-2020 academic year.
Perhaps his most notable playing achievement is when his team beat the fearsome superteam of Matt Bollinger, Jordan Brownstein, Ophir Lifshitz, and Andrew Wang (possibly the strongest ever CO team) at 2021 Chicago Open, with Nick putting up a 3-5-1 statline. In 2022, Nick followed this up by winning 2022 Chicago Open playing alongside Jordan Brownstein, Taylor Harvey, and Jonathen Settle, getting 3 of the final 4 tossups to win the finals against a team led by Matt Bollinger.
Writing and Editing
Nick's many writing and editing credentials include:
- Cane Ridge Revival: writing Biology, Chemistry, and Literature questions
- RILKE (co-written with John Lawrence)
- 2020 ACF Regionals: Religion, Mythology, and Geography
- 2020 ACF Winter: American History, Chemistry, Religion, Social Science for
- 2021 ACF Winter: American History, European History, Other History, Earth Science, and Other Academic
- 2022 ACF Regionals: World History, Biology, Social Science except Linguistics
- 2022 WORKSHOP: American History, Ancient World History
- 2022-23: ACF Editor-in-Chief
- 2023 ACF Regionals: Biology, Religion, Mythology, and Geography/Current Events/Other Academic/Pop Culture
- 2024 ACF Nationals: Head Editor