STEM in Action
Which gas do humans exhale that plants use?
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
What are all atoms comprised of
Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
What branch of engineering focuses on electricity and circuits?
Electrical Engineering
FOSSI provides scholarships specifically for students majoring in what fields?
STEM fields
To purify drinking water, a chemist might add which chemical to kill harmful bacteria and viruses?
Chlorine
Which element on the periodic table has the lowest atomic number?
Hydrogen
What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
Which engineers would you likely see overseeing the operations of a manufacturing plant or distribution center?
Industrial and Systems Engineers
How many cohorts of FOSSI Scholars have there been so far?
What is the most common STEM occupation?
Registered Nurse
What is it called when atoms share electrons by forming a bond?
A covalent compound
Name 3 organ systems in the human body
Any of the following:
Endocrine, Reproductive, Digestive, Nervous, Respiratory, Integumentary, Urinary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Muscular, Skeletal, Reproductive
What engineering focus specializes on bridges, roads, and other structures?
Civil engineering
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.
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
DNA is made up of how many nucleotide bases?
Four
Which blood cells fight infections?
White blood cells
Which engineering major here at A&T has the highest enrollment rate?
Computer Science
How many corporate partners currently support FOSSI?
Over 40!
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
How many elements are there on the periodic table?
118
How many levels of organization of living things are there?(Specifically from the organism to the biosphere)
6
Which pseudo force explains why you lean in your seat when turning in a car?
Centripetal Force
Which company is the lead sponsor for FOSSI?
Chemours