[maica]

Are the schools of engineering political, too? I am sorry to learn that. I thought they had a less 'feelings' basis for their perspectives.

[RightWhale]

Are the schools of engineering political, too?

Usually not. The students are usually not. Sometimes a prof might be, but if it comes up in class it's just a momentary distraction. Academic competition is intense, of course, but that's just profs jostling for the funding dollar.