All Things STEM
This field of science is the study of life and living organisms
What is Biology
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA this organization serves to secure Global Health and America's Preparedness in stopping the spread of contagions and vector-borne diseases
What is CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dr. Pemberton not to be confused with "Dr. Pepper", created a medicinal drink to wean chemically addicted persons off morphine and other drugs. Prohibition laws forced him to remove alcohol from his recipe and he was left with this as a result
What is Coca-Cola
One of the most highly regarded botanists of his day, this pioneer uncovered more than 100 uses for peanuts, taught revolutionary crop rotation methods and developed a mobile classroom that allowed him to teach farmers on-site
Who is George Washington Carver
The T in S.T.E.M stands for
What is Technology
Established on April 7, 1948 - this organization spans more than 150 countries working to promote health, keep the world safe, and serving the vulnerable
Who is WHO - World Health Organization
When Ruth Graves Wakefield, co-owner of the Toll House Inn, ran out of baker's chocolate she decided to chop up a block of Nestle semi-sweet chocolate assuming that it would melt and spread evenly throughout the batter. Instead, what came out of the oven was the very first batch of these
What are chocolate chip cookies
This pioneering Astronaut boarded the Endeavour and was thrust into orbit, becoming the first African American woman in space.
Who is Dr. Mae Jemison
The science of technology in the design, fabrication and application of robots
What is Robotics
This non-profit organization dedicates its efforts to promoting engineering and technology careers to America's young people.
Who is JETS -Junior Engineering Technical Society
During World War II, engineer James Wright was tasked with inventing a cheap alternative to synthetic rubber. Wright dropped boric acid into silicone oil and discovered that the resulting product was stretchy and bouncy! Uncle Sam wasn't impressed but today this substance brings children of all ages delight
What is Silly Putty
While working in NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, Aerospace Engineer Lonnie Johnson was a part of historic missions and responsible for several patents and inventions. While fiddling with ideas to use water instead of Freon in refrigeration systems, he had an accident that resulted in this toy that eventually had him drenched in millions
What is the super soaker
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What is Pi
This organization oversees standards and conformity assessment activities in the U.S.
Who is ANSI - American National Standards Institute
Though its inventors intended to make this product, it initially was marketed as a wall paper. When the bubbly wall paper proved unsuccessful they boxed the project but soon realized an opportunity to promote as protective packaging
What is Bubble Wrap
Marie Van Brittan Brown, a nurse by profession, invented this system that could alert of strangers at her door and contact relevant authorities as quickly as possible
What is a home security system
The educational approach to incorporate the arts into the more familiar STEM
What is STEAM
One of the largest student-governed organizations in the U.S. that supports and promotes the aspirations of students and technical professionals in engineering and technology
What is NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers
Frustrated by a french fry order a diner kept sending back to the kitchen for being thick and mushy, Chef George Crum lost his temper, sliced potatoes insanely thin and fried them hard as a rock, to his surprise the customer loved this now very popular salty snack
What is the potato chip
This inventor is responsible for improvements to the sewing machine and respiratory device that provided the blueprint for WWII gas masks. He is most famous for an improved version of the traffic light
Who is Garrett Morgan