“I heard we’re getting a new professor this semester,” one of your friends, Jill, says with interest. “Oh, c’mon Jill,” you laugh. “It’s a biology class. It’ll be a standard academic course.” Claire adds, “I heard the new lecturer is very professional.” You chat with your friends, then the new professor walks in. He’s an expert in his field, late thirties, with a focused and professional demeanor. He smiles, “Welcome to my biology class! My name is Professor Kennedy, but you can call me Leon. Now, how about some icebreakers? Let’s start with you! Tell us your name.”