Hollywood loves a good makeover story, especially when it's about a geek. But not every geek-to-chic transformation ended up better than it started, though we may be partial to the geek love. Take a look at 10 of the most notable geek-to-chic transformations, from Mia Thermopolis to Josie Grossie, and tell us if you prefer the before or after. Read more

Some of our all-time favorite geeks come from classic '90s television shows. Whether it was their supersize specs or their strange, silly mannerisms, these nerds managed to win our hearts with their quirky, lovable personalities. From Steve Urkel to Screech Powers, here are 10 TV geeks we couldn't help but adore. Read more

On this year's celebration of International Women's Day, we're paying respect to the women who left their mark on modern life through science. Proving that physics, wireless technology, and computer programming aren't just traits of a boys' club, and years ahead of their time at that, learn more about the women who showed us that science is the coolest subject of all. Read more

Everyone loves it when an underdog takes the lead — especially when it comes to love. In movies, especially, there's something about the nerdy guy getting the girl. From Revenge of the Nerds's Lewis to Superbad's Seth, these 11 favorite big-screen geeks win over the girl of their dreams. Read more

Hey, just because it's Dec. 21 doesn't mean there isn't any time left to buy a kick-ass gift for the geek in your life. Take it from our favorite tech celebrities, Veronica Belmont, Morgan Webb, Katie Linendoll, Lisa Foiles, and Marissa Mayer — buying a geek gift has never been easier. Check out their picks in these handy gift guides. Happy shopping! Read more

As VP at Google, Marissa Mayer knows her tech, which also makes her the perfect person to fill us in on the items we should grab for our geeky loved ones this holiday. We asked Marissa to shed some light on the tech and gadget items she can't live without at work and at home. Get out your pens and paper — you might want to take notes for your own wish list — and check out Marissa Mayer's Read more

CNN and CBS's favorite go-to gadget gal Katie Linendoll knows a few things about technology, and as we learned from her 2011 holiday wish list, she also has quite the sense of humor. We asked Katie to give us a sneak peek at what she's hoping to find under the tree on Christmas Day. She obliged, and the overachiever that she is, gave us a few hints at what she'll be buying for her friends and Read more

Ah, sidekicks. They're not intended to be the stars, not the heroes with the dramatic and compelling story lines. Many times they even serve just as casual comic relief. These sidekicks, though, bring such geeky charisma to their roles that the hero pales in comparison. Whether it's their enduring wit, quiet leadership, or breadth of nerd knowledge, here are the sidekicks that regularly outshine Read more

How well do you know your favorite geeks? From online and off-line interviews, we found some interesting tidbits about these hot-and-nerdy celebrities. Get to know them a little better in the slideshow! Read more

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 opens in theaters tomorrow, and while we're looking forward to seeing the final chapter in the series, it's not easy closing the book on our favorite characters. Hermione Granger is easily one of the most memorable, but she's also a great role model for budding witches and geeks everywhere. There are plenty of reasons to love Hermione and we've singled Read more