Mechanical Engineering
What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?
Potential energy
What does “HTML” stand for?
HyperText Markup Language
What is bioengineering?
The application of engineering principles to biology and medicine
What unit measures electrical current?
Ampere (Amp)
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics?
Marie Curie
What simple machine is used to lift heavy objects with less force?
Lever
Which language is primarily used for web styling?
CSS
What device helps patients with kidney failure filter their blood?
Dialysis machine
What component stores electrical energy in an electric field?
Capacitor
What NASA mathematician’s story was told in Hidden Figures?
Katherine Johnson
What is torque a measure of?
Rotational force
What does “debugging” mean?
Finding and fixing errors in code
What are prosthetics used for?
To replace or support missing body parts
What law relates voltage, current, and resistance?
Ohm’s Law
Who invented the first computer algorithm?
Ada Lovelace
Name one common CAD software used by mechanical engineers.
SolidWorks / AutoCAD / Fusion 360
What is the difference between front-end and back-end development?
Front-end = user interface; back-end = server/database logic
What type of cells can develop into many different types of cells?
Stem Cells
What is alternating current (AC)?
Electric current that periodically reverses direction
Who is known as the “Mother of Wi-Fi”?
Hedy Lamarr
What law describes the relationship between pressure and volume in gases?
Boyle’s Law
What is an algorithm?
A set of steps/instructions to solve a problem
What engineering field works on designing artificial organs?
Biomedical Engineering
Who is known as the father of alternating current?
Nikola Tesla
Name one major organization supporting women in STEM.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) / WiSTEM / AAUW