Culture, Music & Impact
This September 15–October 15 celebration honors the histories of these communities.
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
The percentage of Hispanic professionals in U.S. engineering fields is around this (closest wins).
What is 9%?
This Colombian artist known for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” studied industrial engineering before fame.
Who is Shakira?
This is the most spoken language in Latin America.
What is Spanish?
Salsa, merengue, and bachata all originated from this region.
What is the Caribbean?
SHPE stands for this national organization promoting Hispanic excellence in STEM.
What is the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers?
This Puerto Rican artist brought reggaeton to the mainstream with “Gasolina.”
Who is Daddy Yankee?
This popular Mexican food’s name comes from an Aztec word meaning “half” or “in the middle.”
What is a taco?
This famous Mexican artist is known for her self-portraits and feminist impact.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
True or False: Hispanic women make up less than 2% of U.S. engineers.
What is True?
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This U.S. state has the largest Hispanic population.
What is California?
This term refers to people with origins in Spanish-speaking countries, while “Latino” refers to geography.
What is Hispanic?
This initiative encourages mentorship and inclusion for underrepresented engineering students at GWU.
What is SEASSPAN?
This lively style of Latin music and dance, known for its upbeat rhythm and hip movements, has influenced pop songs all over the world.
What is salsa?
The word “Latino” comes from this language.
What is Latin?
This tradition honors loved ones who have passed away, with marigolds and altars.
What is Día de los Muertos?
This professional co-ed fraternity at GWU fosters brotherhood, professional growth, and service within the engineering community.
What is Theta Tau?
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Name one Hispanic engineer or innovator and their contribution to the world.
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