SHPE/SHPE Jr. Knowledge
What does SHPE stand for?
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
What is the branch of engineering that deals with building bridges and roads?
Civil Engineering.
What month is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?
September 15 – October 15
Who is credited with inventing the light bulb?
Thomas Edison.
Who was the first Hispanic astronaut in space?
Franklin Chang-Díaz (Costa Rica).
What are two benefits of joining SHPE Jr.?
Any two of the following: Networking opportunities, leadership skills, mentorship, scholarships, or exposure to STEM.
What type of engineer designs software and apps?
Computer/Software Engineer.
Name one traditional Hispanic food that varies by country.
Tamales, empanadas, or tortillas.
Who invented the airplane?
The Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur).
Who was the first woman of Hispanic heritage to go to space as an astronaut and engineer?
Ellen Ochoa.
What is the mission of SHPE Jr.?
Empower the Hispanic community to reach its fullest potential by inspiring the youth through STEM.
What is the engineering design process?
A series of steps engineers use to define a problem, brainstorm, design, test, and improve solutions.
What dance styles originated in Hispanic culture? (Name 2).
Salsa, merengue, bachata, tango, flamenco, or cumbia.
Who is the engineer and scientist who is often called the “father of modern electricity” for his work with alternating current (AC)?
Nikola Tesla.
Who is the Hispanic engineer who co-founded Duolingo and helped create CAPTCHA?
Luis von Ahn (Guatemala).
Who founded SHPE Jr. at HGHS?
Enrique Martinez.
Name two renewable energy sources engineers work with.
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, or biomass.
Which country gave us the tradition of El Día de los Muertos?
Mexico.
Who created the first automobile assembly line, making cars affordable for many people?
Henry Ford.
Which Puerto Rican chemist won a Nobel Prize for his work on the ozone layer?
Mario Molina.
In what year was SHPE founded?
1974.
What is the main difference between computer and electrical engineering?
Computer Engineering includes the integration of software/coding unlike Electrical Engineering.
Name 3 Spanish speaking countries in South America.
Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, etc...
Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web in 1989?
Tim Berners-Lee.
Who is the Mexican-American astronaut who went from farmworker to NASA space explorer?
José Hernández.