SHPE History
What is SHPE's national organization mission?
What is, "SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development."
A famous site in the Andes, it is not only known for its terraces but also for its advanced system of channels that distribute water for agriculture.
What is Machu Picchu?
Which country popularized the music style ‘reggaeton’?
What is Puerto Rico?
This is the capital city of Mexico.
What is Mexico City?
This hearty stew, commonly found in Mexican cuisine, is made with hominy, meat (usually pork or chicken), and spices, often served with toppings like radishes and avocado.
What is pozole?
When was SHPE UC founded?
What is "2015"?
What is the ancient practice used by Andean civilizations that helped maximize farming land on steep mountain slopes and reduce erosion?
What is terracing?
Selena Quintanilla was widely renowned as the ‘Queen of _______ Music’.
What is Tejano Music?
This country is the most populated in Latin America?
What is Brazil?
This dish, originating from Peru, is made with raw fish marinated in citrus juices and often served with onions and corn.
What is ceviche?
What is the slogan for Region 6?
What is, "La Región Seis, ¿Qué más queréis?"
This type of online verification code is often used to distinguish humans from bots and was invented by Guatemalan-born doctor Luis Von Ahn.
What are CAPTCHA codes?
This Cuban-American singer, known as “The Queen of Salsa,” brought salsa music mainstream. Who is this person?
Who is Celia Cruz?
What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
What is Cuba?
This popular Spanish dish is made with rice, saffron, and a variety of meats or seafood, traditionally cooked in a large, flat pan.
What is paella?
Who founded the national SHPE organization?
Who is Rodrigo “Rod” Garcia?
This invention by, Mexican electrical engineer, Guillermo González Camarena, transformed the way we experience television and was used by NASA in 1979 to transmit images and videos from Jupiter. What did he invent?
What is a color-wheel type of color television?
This Argentine soccer legend, often compared to Pele, led his country to victory in the 1986 World Cup and is famous for his “Hand of God” goal. Who is this person?
Who is Diego Maradona?
The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world and extends through seven South American countries, name at least one of these counties?
What is Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela?
This popular dish in the Dominican Republic consists of rice, beans, and chicken, often served with avocado and plantains.
What is la bandera?
SHPE's largest annual event is the National Convention. In what year did the first National Convention take place?
What is, "1976"?
Torres Obispado, Spanish for Bishopric Towers or Diocese Towers, is a skyscraper complex which consists of a 305.3m mixed-use supertall skyscraper called T.Op Torre 1 and a 156m residential skyscraper called T.Op Torre 2. Upon completion, T.Op Torre 1 became the tallest skyscraper in which Latin America?
What is Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Astronaut, Dr. Franklin Chang-Díaz, flew on seven Space Shuttle missions between 1986 and 2002 and is tied with astronaut Jerry Ross for the most spaceflights of any astronaut. Where was he born?
San Jose, Costa Rica
This country is the only landlocked country in Central America and is known for its rich indigenous cultures and beautiful lakes.
What is Honduras?
This dish is a traditional Colombian soup made with chicken, potatoes, and corn. It is also served with capers, cream, and avocado.
What is Ajiaco?