Henrietta Lacks
What state was Henrietta Lacks born in?
Henrietta was born in Virginia
What makes the city hot?
Lack of trees, industrial buildings, asphalt, rooftops with black shingles
What kinds of math are used in data science?
statistics, probability, algebra, and calculus
What things can cause asthma?
Pollution, Genetics, air quality, pollen and dust
What is one student responsibility?
Arriving on time
Bringing required materials
Attend all classes
Completing assignments
Participating
How many kids did Henrietta Lacks have?
5
What are the impacts of extreme heat on urban residents?
Asthma, heat strokes, fainting, vomitting
What is redlining?
Banks, governments, and lenders denied loans and investment to people in certain neighborhoods, often based on race or ethnicity.
What is a heat stroke?
A severe and dangerous heat illness in which the body can no longer regulate temperature
What is the purpose of this program?
To futher gain knowledge of STEM
Prepare you for future career ambitions,
Provide insight on what it takes to become a doctor, engineer, nurse, etc
How many siblings did Henrietta Lacks have?
9 siblings
What contributes to the urban heat island effect in specific areas of Boston?
Lack of trees
Asphalt & dark roofs
Historical redlining
(All choices correct!)
What is the heat index?
How hot it feels when air temperature and humidity are combined.
What are some of the symptoms of heat exaustion?
overheating, often with heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, headache, or fainting.
When does this summer program end
Friday
August 7, 2026
What kind of cancer was Henrietta diagnosed with?
Henrietta was diagnosed with cervical cancer
What are some areas in boston with a high heat index?
Chinatown, East Boston, North End, Dorchester, Fenway, Back Bay, Downtown, Seaport, South Boston (Any of these are correct!)
What is thermal mass?
How well a material can absorb, store, and release heat.
Death rate of Black infants in Boston is twice the rate of the rest of the city. (True or False)
True
Name the TA's from this summer program
John
Marsha
Henrietta's cells [HeLa] are still being used globally. (True or False)
True
More parks, increase of tree growth, Less car and bus usage, and fewer highways (Any of these are correct!)
Did the birthrate in boston increase or decrease following COVID?
Decrease
What ethnicity has the highest rate of diabetes in Boston?
14.2% Hispanic/Latinx
What does STEM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics