Women In Stem
Who is the “mother of the internet”?
Radia Perlman
Virginia Woolf
Margarate Thatcher
Beyoncé
Radia Perlman: she is responsible for developing the algorithm behind the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), which played a fundamental role in the creation of today’s internet
What is the pronoun used in English to refer to a female?
she/her
This Mexican painter, known for her vivid and symbolic self-portraits, is considered one of the most significant artists of the 20th century. Who is she?
Frida Kahlo
What percentage of the world’s population is women?
49% of the world’s population is female.
This accomplished tennis player, often regarded as one of the greatest of all time, holds numerous Grand Slam singles titles and has been a powerful advocate for gender equality in sports. Who is she?
Serena Williams
She is considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time
Who was the first computer programmer responsible for publishing the first algorithm for machines?
Ada Lovelace
Malala Yousafzai
Britney Spears
Marie Curie
Ada Lovelace: she is considered to be one of the first people to see computers’ potential beyond merely making calculations
Finish the sentence: International Women’s Day (IWD) is ______ around the world on March 8 every year.
"celebrated"
Are there more actors or actresses working in the film industry?
Actors
For every female film character, there are 2.24 men.
What year did International Women’s Day begin?
1975
Which Spanish woman won the ballon d’or this year?
Aitana Bonmatí
Globally, women hold ___ in every 10 science, engineering and information and communication technology jobs.
2
What is the word for having the same rights and treatment as everyone else?
"equality"
Who is the wealthiest female musician in the world?
Rhianna
She has a net worth of $1.4 billion (€1.2 billion)
According to a recent global report on gender equality, what percentage of countries have had a female head of government or state?
22%
This American gymnast made history by winning four gold medals in a single Olympic Games and has since become an advocate for mental health awareness. Who is she?
Simone Biles
For every 1 dollar that a man makes in STEM, how much does a woman make?
.92
What is the term for the belief in and advocacy for the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes, often highlighted on International Women's Day?
feminism
As the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, this legal trailblazer was known for her advocacy for gender equality and women's rights, earning her the nickname "Notorious RBG."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Women are ___% more likely to be injured than men in a vehicle crash due to safety testing regulations
women are 73% more likely to be injured – and 17% more likely to die – in a vehicle crash
Test dummies modeled on the average female body are rarely used in safety tests by car manufacturers – because only “male” dummies are mandated for tests by regulators
In which sport is men's and women’s pay closest to equal?
Tennis