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FOSSI Facts
100

Which gas do humans exhale that plants use?

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

100

What are all atoms comprised of

Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons

100

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria

100

What branch of engineering focuses on electricity and circuits?

Electrical Engineering

100

 FOSSI provides scholarships specifically for students majoring in what fields?

STEM fields

200

To purify drinking water, a chemist might add which chemical to kill harmful bacteria and viruses?

Chlorine

200

Which element on the periodic table has the lowest atomic number?

Hydrogen

200

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Photosynthesis

200

Which engineers would you likely see overseeing the operations of a manufacturing plant or distribution center?

Industrial and Systems Engineers

200

How many cohorts of FOSSI Scholars have there been so far?

5
300

What is the most common STEM occupation?

Registered Nurse

300

What is it called when atoms share electrons by forming a bond?

A covalent compound

300

Name 3 organ systems in the human body

Any of the following:
Endocrine, Reproductive, Digestive, Nervous, Respiratory, Integumentary, Urinary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Muscular, Skeletal, Reproductive

300

What engineering focus specializes on bridges, roads, and other structures?

Civil engineering

300

Which Organizations were crucial in the founding of FOSSI?

 FOSSI is made possible by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Chemours, and HBCU Week Foundation.

400

Name 3 Black or Latino inventors or their inventions

Example Inventor Answers: Lewis Latimer, George Washington Carver, Lonnie Johnson, Sarah Boone 

Example Invention Answers: Incandescent Lightbulb, Traffic Light, Ironing Board, Home Security Systems

400

 DNA is made up of how many nucleotide bases?

Four

400

Which blood cells fight infections?

White blood cells

400

Which engineering major here at A&T has the highest enrollment rate?

Computer Science

400

How many corporate partners currently support FOSSI?

Over 40!

500

Where and how long is the world's longest bridge currently?(must get at least 1 part to get credit)

Guizhou, China

Over 9,400 feet

500

How many elements are there on the periodic table?

118

500

How many levels of organization of living things are there?(Specifically from the organism to the biosphere)

6

500

Which pseudo force explains why you lean in your seat when turning in a car?

Centripetal Force

500

Which company is the lead sponsor for FOSSI?

Chemours

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