Some of the connections will be obvious - such as John Napier and Blaise Pascal discussing calculating devices. Some might be more obscure as in the case of John Napier and Paul Bunyan being put together because they are both Œloggers¹. Robert Hooke and Herbert Hoover might discuss the double o¹s in their last names. Research will have to be done and notes taken to make many connections.

Additionally, you have the option of inviting as many as five more guests to the party if you so desire. Indicate who might be invited and what group or groups they might fit into. For example, Jimmy the Greek might discuss probability with Pascal, or Albrecht Durer wood-cutting with Paul Bunyan. Any additional guests should fit into as many groups as possible. Further, you might choose to eliminate one guest from your guest list provided that individual has absolutely nothing in common with any other guest on your list.

One person might belong to many groups, or just one. One group might contain a large number of individuals or be as small as two. What you determine to be the relationship for a group is limited only by your imagination, observation, and your research skills. Therefore, no two lists should be identical. Remember, your list should contain as many and as varied groupings as possible with the common factor for each group identified.

Some Sample Lists Given to Students for Dinner Party Project:

Woodrow Wilson Leadership Program in Chemistry lpt@www.woodrow.org
The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation webmaster@woodrow.org
CN 5281, Princeton NJ 08543-5281 Tel:(609)452-7007 Fax:(609)452-0066