Which HOPE seniors are part of HSA and Rangoli?
Varsha & Nishta
How does AI generally derive its energy?
Fossil fuel combustion
What is the name of the now illegal racist housing policy that has caused disproportionate rates of maternal mortality?
Redlining (while illegal, the impacts are ever-present!)
Name at least three HOPE members involved in MERT
Sumi, Sai, Rishika, Isha, Krish
What was HOPE previously known as?
GlobeMed
Which HOPE junior has never been stung by a bee?
Cassie
What are two policies that regulate the quality of two different aspects of the environment?
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act
What are the levels in the socio-ecological model of health?
Individual-Interpersonal-Institutional-Community-Policy (some variation)
What does RC MERT stand for?
River Campus Medical Emergency Response Team
Name all HOPE committees
Partnerships, Projects, Communications, Community Building, ghU
Which HOPE freshman is on Class Council?
Athena
Name at least three local environmental impacts of increase in AI usage
Water scarcity, noise pollution, air and thermal pollution, higher levels of ozone, increase in cost of living
Name at least two community health resources in the Rochester area!
Trillium Health, FoodLink, Planned Parenthood, Healthy Baby Network, etc.
What is the rate (per minute) at which you administer chest compressions? And name a song tune that can help you
100-120 compression per minute, to "Staying Alive" by the Bees Gees, "Sorry" by Justin Bieber, etc.
Who went on the Summer 2024 GROW trip?
Zain, Naidhruva, John, Gizelle
Which HOPE freshman has a sweet tooth and cannot handle spice very well?
Hebe
What are some long-term solutions for the negative impacts of AI?
Decrease trivial use of AI, change cooling methods (e.g. close-looped system), AI models more efficient
What does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act do?
Cut over $1 trillion in health spending, including in Medicaid and the ACA Marketplace, introduces work requirements for Medicaid, etc.
When do you use an AED and what does it stand for?
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are used when someone is unresponsive and has abnormal breathing
Name 2 past GROW trip locations
Guatemala and India
Name every current HOPE e-board member, first name and last initial :)
Zain S, Naidhruva D, Aiden B, Aarya A, Cassidy A, Metok K, Nishta N, Varsha R, Jaimie L, Sai D, Isha K, Sumi P, Harvest A
How much has electricity rates increased total nationwide from 2024 to 2025? (< $5B error)
$60 Billion
What is SNAP, why is it important, and how has it been impacted by the Trump Administration?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the nation's largest hunger program, providing food benefits in the form of EBT cards. 1 in 8 Americans rely on SNAP. The Trump Administration slashed funding in October 2025.
What was the first EMS organization in the U.S.? (Providing services beyond first aid)
Freedom House Ambulance Service, founded in 1967 in Pittsburgh, PA
State HOPE's mission word-for-word (closest wins!)
UR Hope Alliance is a network of students at university-based chapters who support partner health organizations in developing communities and their local communities, organize global health education on campus, and lead trips to work with partners abroad. We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic students to build our committees and strengthen the movement for global health equity and social justice.