<p>Reed is wonderfully nerdy, with something of a cool edge. </p>
<p>For example, the “Defenders of the Universe” recently built this: </p>
<p>[Reed</a> Magazine: ELIOT CIRCULAR (3 of 3)](<a href=“http://www.reed.edu/reed_magazine/march2010/columns/eliot_circular/3.html]Reed”>Reed Magazine: ELIOT CIRCULAR (3 of 3))</p>
<p>Also, while you can’t major in engineering, Reed offers 3+2 programs with Caltech, Rensselaer, and Columbia.</p>