URI
When was URI founded?
1892
First African American Woman to travel in space. She was an engineer, and physician at NASA astronaut
Mae Jemison
Amount of regions NSBE has
6
4 Engineering Majors
biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial and systems, mechanical, ocean engineering
This black activist stated, "We are nonviolent with people who are nonviolent with us."
How many bachelor degree programs does URI offer?
103
African American woman who was a mathematician and aerospace engineer. Was NASA's first black female aerospace engineer.
Mary Jackson
Where was NSBE founded?
Major that involves data structures and algorithms
Computer Science
In this cartoon, Sticky Webb was voiced by Orlando Brown
the Proud Family
How many campuses Does URI have in total?
5
Invented by Lonnie George Johnson this device is used commonly in water fights and is a top selling toy in 91-92.
Super Soaker
What is the nickname for NSBE Founding Fathers?
The Chicago Six - aka John Logan (deceased), Edward Coleman, George Smith, Stanley Kirtley (deceased), Brian Harris, and Anthony Harris.
What does C.A.D. stand for?
Computer Aided Design
Who was the first African American to have his likeness portrayed on a U.S. postage stamp?
Booker T. Washington
This legendary URI coach revolutionized the game of basketball with the invention of the fast break in 1939
Frank Keaney
Used in every day homes. Osborne Dorsey is a black engineer and inventor this apparatus to make it easier to get from one room to another.
1975
This man was a physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, and theologian and is considered to be one of the most influential men in human history. He is also credited with inventing calculus. Who is he?
Isaac Newton
This Philly born director is responsible for such titles as Precious, The Butler, and Monster's Ball
Lee Danial
Name a former NBA player that attended URI
Lamar Odom or Cuttino Mobley
The first African American Civil Engineer registered in the state of New York. Attended Troy military academy before enrolling in Cornell University. He also worked on constructing the Barge canal in NY.
George Biddle Kelley
The NSBE mission statement
The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."
Ohm's Law
Name 2 films out of 6 that are the highest grossing films of all time featuring a predominantly black cast
Black Panther, Coming To America, Bad Boys II, Big Momma's House, Dream Girls, Bad Boys