
If I remember right, O'Brien started as a recurring character on TNG, but eventually got more to do until he became a main character on DS9. I think that's a good way to introduce a new character. They should've done that with Hess, or Rostov.
Q: We know Archer went to Stanford, and if you believe in *the abomination*, Trip was self-taught (which I don't. I still think he went to University of Florida). Assuming that the others went to a college/university, which ones did each main character go to for undergrad/Masters/PhD?