academic crush 

An intense, non-sexual attraction to a person of great knowledge, authority, or experience, such as a professor, historian, political figure, scientist, or author. Persons affected by this syndrome may respond to the target by blushing, giggling, and avoiding eye contact after meeting or during conversations, much like the response of many people when they experience a romantic crush on another person.

"Amy developed an academic crush on Professor Potts during Shakespeare 352 Winter semester. If she could have, she would have loved to listen to him talk in iambic pentameter all day. But when she tried to talk to him after class, she suddenly found she couldn't say anything intelligent at all."

academic crush by FeliceLovesCats February 2, 2010

Academic Crush 

An intense and completely un-romantic appreciation for a person's intellectual or social level of sophistication or education.

My professor is so smart, I think I have an academic crush on her!"

Academic Crush by George McClain August 7, 2009

Academicrush

Strong attraction to a person based on their academic performance, record, or intensity.

Tucker said the most brillant thing in class today, he is my newest academicrush.

Academicrush by November Rose July 28, 2008

Academicrush

Strong attraction to a person based on their academic performance, record, or intensity.

The geeky smart guy in my history class is super intelligent. I have such an academicrush on him!

Academicrush by NovemberRose May 28, 2006