Black STEM
Career development
Riddle Me This
SCU
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100

Born in 1930, this aerospace engineer was the first African-American woman to work as a mathematician at NASA and played a crucial role in the success of the first manned spaceflight.

Who is Katherine Johnson?

100

Before applying for internships/jobs, it's crucial to prepare this document that highlights your education, skills, and experiences.

What is a resume?

100

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

What is footsteps?

100

What is the name of the native tribe that we stole lands from to build SCU?

What is the Ohlone Tribe?

100

In 2025, where will the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) hold its national convention?

When is March 5-8, 2025, in Chicago, IL?

200

This African-American inventor developed the first patented three-position traffic signal and also contributed to the development of the gas mask, among other inventions.

Who is Garrett Morgan?

200

This proactive approach involves reaching out to professionals in your desired industry to learn more about their career paths and seek advice on how to secure internships.

What is informational interviewing?

200

What has keys but can't open locks?

What is a piano?

200

What is the name of the person in charge of club funding?

Who is Arcelia?

200

What iconic musician and activist from Oakland, California, known for songs such as "California Love" and "Changes", was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017?

Who is Tupac Shakur?

300

Born in 1943, this African-American engineer and astronaut became the first Black woman to travel in space, serving as a mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992.

Who is Dr. Mae Jemison?

300

This term refers to the ability to maintain appropriate behavior and attitude in the workplace, including being punctual, respectful, and reliable.

What is professionalism?

300

What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?

What is a penny?

300

How many majors does Santa Clara University offer to its students?

What is over 50 majors?

300

What year was NSBE, SHPE, and SWE founded?

What are the years 1975, 1974, and 1950

400

This African-American inventor revolutionized the transportation industry by patenting a method for improving the efficiency of steam engines, making locomotives safer and more efficient.

Who is Elijah McCoy

400

Attending industry conferences, workshops, and seminars is an excellent way to enhance your skills and expand your professional network through this process.

What is professional development/ networking?

400

The more you have of it, the less you see. What is it?

What is darkness?

400

How are the SCDI room numbers organized? Hint: What numbers do the right wing, middle and left wing correspond to?

What is floor, wing, and room?

400

What movie is this quote from β€œIt's not because we wear skirts β€” it's because we wear glasses.”

What is Hidden Figures?

500

This computer scientist and electrical engineer became the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is renowned for her contributions to artificial intelligence.

Who is Dr. Latanya Sweeney?

500

When sending emails to potential employers or professionals in your industry, it's important to ensure that your emails are professional and include this signature element.

What is a signature with your name, contact information, and possibly your LinkedIn profile?

500

What is full of holes but still holds water?

What is a sponge?

500

What are the various positions on the NSBE SCU board?

What are President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Programs Chair, Academic Excellence Chair, Public Relations Chair, T.O.R.C.H Chair, Freshman Representative, and In-house Representative?

500

What is the engineering design process

What is define the problem, brainstorm, prototype, test, improve, and implement?

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