ASCE Trivia
ASCE is the oldest engineering society. When was it formed?
1852
When was “Glassboro Normal School” founded? Hint: it’s Rowan’s first name
1923
Give three examples of project civil engineers would work on
Some examples of projects:
bridge, roadway, water management
This engineering has to do with water management, movement, conservation, and sanitation
Water resources engineering
What was the first car to be mass produced?
Ford Model T
What ASCE region is Rowan University in?
1, Metropolitan
What year did Henry Rowan donate to the school, causing it to become Rowan University?
1992
True or false, civil engineering is the oldest discipline of engineering
True
This engineering has to do with natural earth materials, and principles of rock and soil mechanics for engineering solutions
Geotechnical engineering
This is the only continent in the world without a true desert
Europe
How many countries are involved with ASCE?
177
How many different colleges make up Rowan University?
7
Business, engineering, communication and creative arts, education, humanities and social science, performing arts, science and mathematics
About how many members does ASCE have worldwide?
Acceptable answer:
145k-155k
This engineering has to do with the design of the things like bridges, tunnels, and the “bone and muscles” of buildings
Structural Engineering
Butterflies use this part of their body to taste
Feet
What section is Rowan University in?
South Jersey Section
How many undergraduate programs does Rowan offer?
Acceptable answer: 80-89
What does EIT, FE, and PE mean?
Engineer in Training, Fundamental Engineer, Professional Engineer
This engineering has to do with the broad scientific topics such as chemistry, biology, and ecology to create solutions that will protect and improve life for living organisms
Environmental Engineering
What is the highest grossing R-Rated movie of all time? Hint: it was released in 2019
Joker
How many total regions make up ASCE?
9
When will the Spring 2021 semester start?
January 25th
Give two examples of the 7 Wonders of the Modern World, which are named by ASCE as the “greatest civil engineering achievements of the 20th Century"
This engineering has to do with the design and creation of systems such as railways, roadways, highways, and waterways
Transportation Engineering
What is the oldest capital in the Americas? Hint: the Mayans were settled here
Mexico City