TRiO SSS
Name one of the TRiO SSS STEM staff.
Brianna Ortiz
Arleet Soto
Gustavo Miranda
What does the acronym STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
What are the four Arizona in-state universities?
University of Arizona
Arizona State University
Grand Canyon University
Northern Arizona University
Which artist is known for their song, "Good Luck Babe!"?
Chappell Roan.
What does SSS in TRiO SSS stand for?
Student Support Services
True or False: 64 is both a Perfect Square and a Perfect Cube.
True.
- 8 x 8 = 64
- 4 x 4 x 4 = 64
False. Grants are free money given to students based on financial need (e.g. Pell Grant) and academic excellence.
What is the fastest land animal?
The cheetah. Can run up to 70 miles per hour.
True of False: TRiO stands for Talent, Research, Innovation, Outreach.
False. TRiO is not an acronym. It was given its name after the development of the initial three program: Upward Bound, Talent Search, SSS (trio).
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118 elements.
At the college level, what defines good academic standing.
Bonus: completion rate above 67%.
Which Star Wars movie does the line “Luke, I am your father” come from?
Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back.
What are the eligibility requirements for joining TRiO SSS?
- First-generation status
- Income-eligibility (low-income)
- Those with a disability
What was invented first, the telephone or the light bulb?
The telephone. The telephone was invented in 1876, while the light bulb was invented in 1879
What is first-generation status as a college student?
- The student is the first one in their immediate family to attend family.
- The student's parents or guardians did not attend and/or complete college.
Which character sips on tea in the “but that’s none of my business” meme?
Kermit the Frog.
List 6 benefits of joining TRiO SSS.
- Personalized Academic Advising
- Academic Tutoring
- College Campus Visits
- Academic Enrichment Activities
- Financial aid and scholarship application assistance
- Laptop and calculator rentals
- Life and college workshops
- Free printing
- Study spaces
What is the following physiological structure? (Bonus: state the function)
Lymph node: filters waste and substances that are harmful (home of the lymphocytes).
Define the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC). (Bonus: Give an example of a college unit breakdown.)
Set of lower-division general education courses designed for university transfer. Typically consisting of 32-35 credits.
Pima: 2 English courses, 1 Math course, 2 Art/Humanities courses, 2 Science courses, 2 SBS courses, 2 Options courses
“You’re gonna need a bigger boat” is an iconic quote from which 1975 movie?
Jaws