Science
What is the largest planet in our solar system
Jupiter
Who was the key researcher that discovered the structure of DNA?
Rosalind Franklin
When was WPI founded?
1865
What percentage of female college freshmen intend to major in engineering?
9.5
What is the most abundant element in the body by mass?
Oxygen
What woman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for her contribution to the understanding of radiation?
Marie Curie
Who was the first female president of WPI?
Laurie A. Leshin
What percentage of Engineers are Women?
13%
What is the speed of light?
3x10^8 m/s
Who was the first woman to go to space?
Valentina Tereshkova
When were women first allowed to attend WPI?
1968
What year was SWE founded?
1950
Does sound travel faster in water or air?
Water
Who is the only woman to have received, by herself (unshared), a Nobel Prize for Medicine?
Barbara McClintock
How many exec members does SWE have (not counting committee members)? Bonus: Can you name each role?
12!
President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Community Engagement, External Relations, DEIB, Public Relations, Service, Mentorship, Alumni Engagement, Conference Coordinator
Who is the only woman in the US to have a college of engineering named in her honor?
Kate Gleason (RIT’s Kate Gleason College of Engineering)