SBME/BMEUSA
What are the 4 BMEG “streams”?
Biomedical Informatics, Systems and Signals, Cellular Bioengineering, Biomechanics and Biomaterials
When was UBC founded?
1908
What is the most expensive spice by weight?
Saffron
What is acrophobia a fear of?
Heights
How would you describe engineering?
Engineering is the use of ___, ____, and ___ to design solutions that address practical problems and improve the world.
Engineering is the use of science, mathematics, and creativity to design solutions that address practical problems and improve the world.
Who is the current Director of SBME?
Peter Zandstra
What is the largest animal that sits in the Beaty Biodiversity Museum?
Blue Whale
What food never spoils?
Honey
What is the longest-running Broadway musical?
The Phantom of the Opera
What is the hardest university degree?
The “hardest” university degree depends on the individual, but fields like medicine, engineering, ___, law, and ___ are often considered among the most challenging.
The “hardest” university degree depends on the individual, but fields like medicine, engineering, architecture, law, and mathematics are often considered among the most challenging.
What does BMEUSA stand for?
Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Student Association
How many bus routes connect to UBC?
15 bus routes serve UBC from Metro Vancouver
What year did the AMS food bank launch?
2005
In the wildly popular 2011 series “Game of Thrones,” what is the sigil of House Stark?
Direwolf
What is the best country in the world?
1. ___: Frequently ranked high for quality of life, happiness, and social welfare. It offers excellent healthcare, education, and an equitable society, making it a strong contender for the “best” title in global rankings like the Human Development Index (HDI).
2. ____: Known for its high standard of living, strong economy, neutrality, and stunning landscapes. It also excels in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
3. _____: Frequently praised for its multiculturalism, natural beauty, and strong social systems. It is often ranked among the best for quality of life and safety.
1. Norway: Frequently ranked high for quality of life, happiness, and social welfare. It offers excellent healthcare, education, and an equitable society, making it a strong contender for the “best” title in global rankings like the Human Development Index (HDI).
2. Switzerland: Known for its high standard of living, strong economy, neutrality, and stunning landscapes. It also excels in healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
3. Canada: Frequently praised for its multiculturalism, natural beauty, and strong social systems. It is often ranked among the best for quality of life and safety.
What is the Transport Phenomena CHBE class that was removed from the mandatory class list for 2nd year students in BMEG?
CHBE 251
What is the oldest city in BC?
New Westminster
What is the most widely consumed staple food in the world?
Rice
Which was the first Pokemon ever designed?
Rhydon
Where is the best university?
1. ________– Often ranked as the best university in the world for its focus on science, engineering, and technology. ____ also leads in innovation, entrepreneurship, and research (QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education).
2. ________ – Known for its world-class faculty, research opportunities, and proximity to Silicon Valley, ________ excels in fields such as business, engineering, and computer science (QS, US News & World Report).
3. _______ – Famous for its prestigious reputation, ______ offers exceptional programs in law, business, and humanities, and it has a vast global network (QS, THE, US News).
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Often ranked as the best university in the world for its focus on science, engineering, and technology. MIT also leads in innovation, entrepreneurship, and research (QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education).
2. Stanford University – Known for its world-class faculty, research opportunities, and proximity to Silicon Valley, Stanford excels in fields such as business, engineering, and computer science (QS, US News & World Report).
3. Harvard University – Famous for its prestigious reputation, Harvard offers exceptional programs in law, business, and humanities, and it has a vast global network (QS, THE, US News).
Who is the current Director of Research and Associate Director for SBME?
Nozomu Yachie
How many skytrain stations are there in the Vancouver SkyTrain network? Bonus points for the number of stations on any of the lines.
The Vancouver SkyTrain has 53 stations:
What is the only common vegetable that can only be purchased fresh, never frozen or canned?
lettuce
How long was the longest concert by multiple artists
hint: it was for Canada’s 150th anniversary)
437 hr 54 min 40 sec
The top three largest industries in the world by revenue are:
1. ________: Generating around $52.5 trillion in revenue, this industry remains the largest in the world due to its crucial role in energy production and economic activity.
2. _________: With revenues exceeding $46.2 trillion, this sector covers ______ carriers globally, impacting billions of people daily.
3. ________: Valued at about $42.5 trillion, global _______ are significant as they handle the savings and investments for people’s retirements.
The top three largest industries in the world by revenue are:
1. Global Oil and Gas Exploration and Production: Generating around $52.5 trillion in revenue, this industry remains the largest in the world due to its crucial role in energy production and economic activity .
2. Life and Health Insurance: With revenues exceeding $46.2 trillion, this sector covers life and health insurance carriers globally, impacting billions of people daily .
3. Pension Funds: Valued at about $42.5 trillion, global pension funds are significant as they handle the savings and investments for people’s retirements .