Had a talk with one of my instructors about the details of some of the course material. Apparently the questions I ask are above and beyond the level we're studying at, and are akin to "asking how the universe works."
Appreciate it, but am still curious at why only the men take interest in me as a student.
There are a lot of student workshops tomorrow, including one run by a former instructor who's a PhD. I'll see if I can't corner him and find some answers on the topic of life, computers, and the universe.