SASE Presentation
What is SASE?
The Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers, or SASE, is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists & engineers in education & employment so that they can achieve their full career potential.
Which South Korean drama, released on Netflix in 2021, became a global phenomenon and featured a deadly competition for a cash prize?
Squid Game
Which Asian country is known for sushi and sashimi?
Japan
Which Asian country celebrates the Lunar New Year with traditions such as dragon dances and red envelopes?
China
Who is Nainoa Thompson?
A Native Hawaiian navigator who revived the ancient Polynesian wayfinding techniques and developed the star compass, a conceptual direction system
True or False:
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True
Which Japanese animated film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003?
Spirited Away
What is the main ingredient in the Korean dish Kimchi?
Cabbage
What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights celebrated in India and other parts of Asia?
Diwali
Who is known as the "father of modern skyscrapers"; designed the structural systems for the Sears Tower (now Willis Tower)
Fazlur Rahman Khan
What is the Instagram Handle for SASE at the University of Connecticut?
@uconnsase
Which Bollywood film, starring Aamir Khan, became one of the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide?
Dangal
What is the name of the Indian spice blend that typically includes turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cardamom?
Garam Masala
Which Asian country celebrates Vesak, the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, with colorful processions and rituals?
Sri Lanka
Who invented the N95 respirator, which became essential during the COVID-19 pandemic
Peter Tsai
When is the 2025 SASE National Conference?
October 1-4,2025
Professional: Oct 1-3
Collegiate: Oct 2-3
STEM Career Fair: Oct 4
Who is the singing voice for Disney Princesses Jasmine and Mulan?
Lea Salonga
Which Asian cuisine is famous for its use of lemongrass, coconut milk, and galangal?
Thai
What is the name of the Indian festival celebrated with kite flying to mark the arrival of spring?
Makar Sankranti
Who was the first woman of Indian origin in space, she was an aerospace engineer and astronaut at NASA
Dr. Kalpana Chawla
What does "APIDA" stand for?
Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans(s)
Who is the first Vietnamese Basketball Player to reach the NBA Finals?
Jaylin Williams
Which Asian country is known for its 'laksa,' a spicy noodle soup made with coconut milk and tamarind?
Malaysia
Which Asian country celebrates Obon, a festival to honor the spirits of ancestors?
Japan
Who created the USB?
Ajay Bhatt