STEM
Baruch
Admissions/Higher Ed
Careers
Potpourri
100
What does STEM stand for?
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
100
Financier and statesman who founded Baruch College
Who is Bernard M. Baruch
100
The two university networks in the State of New York
What are CUNY & SUNY
100
This type of work experience allows students or recent graduates to gain practical skills and knowledge in their field of study while earning academic credit
What is an internship?
100
This city is currently hosting the Summer Olympic Games, marking its third time as the host city and its first since 1924.
What is Paris?
200
The two types of Bachelor's degrees you can earn in college
What is a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science?
200
How many majors are offered at Baruch?
60
13
29
103
29
200
This type of essay is often required as part of a college application to showcase a student's personal experiences and goals
What is a personal statement?
200
The person who provides guidance and support to students in selecting courses, planning their academic and career paths, and achieving their educational goals
Who is an academic advisor?
200
This artist recently went head-to-head with a Canadian artist in a rap beef, winning by a land slide (in my opinion) with hits like Euphoria and Not Like US
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
300
Name 3 types of types of Engineering
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Biomedical, Environmental,
300
This animal proudly sports blue and white as the mascot of Baruch College
What is a bearcat?
300
This online platform allows students to apply to multiple colleges and universities with a single application, streamlining the process for both applicants and admissions offices
What is the Common Application?
300
Marlen gave a presentation on the Career Development Center which happens to be the largest one in the CUNY system. What is the name of the center?
What is the Starr Career Development Center
300
DAILY DOUBLE This console is the best-selling game system overall with over 155 million units worldwide
What is the PlayStation 2?
400
Dr B. gave a presentation on a program that empowers STEM students to realize their dreams of a career in STEM research or medicine. What is the name of the program?
The Gray STEM Scholar Program
400
DAILY DOUBLE Name the three schools housed under Baruch College
Marxe School of Public and International Affairs
Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Zicklin School of Business
400
The two types of scholarships students can earn to help pay for college
What are merit-based and need-based scholarships?
400
This tool helps students match their skills, interests, and values with potential career paths and is often used during career exploration
What is a career assessment test?
400
This artist holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by an individual, with over 30 awards to their name as of 2024
Who is Beyoncé?
500
This type of collaborative learning activity often involves working on real-world problems or projects with industry partners as part of a college STEM program
What is a capstone project or senior project?
500
On what floor is the College Now office located on in the Information and Technology Building?
What is the 7th floor?
500
DAILY DOUBLE These standardized tests are widely used for college admissions in the United States
SAT & ACT
Scholastic Aptitude Test & American College Testing
500
This term describes the skills and abilities that are not specific to a particular job but are important for success in the workplace, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
What are soft skills?
500
This US city has the largest cherry blossom tree population
What is Newark, NJ