UMD
Jim Henson, a UMD alum, is famous for creating what?
The Muppets, Kermit
This singer's real name is Abel Tesfaye
The Weeknd
Clean water is a major focus of environmental engineers. What event first created the connection between clean water and human health?
A cholera outbreak in 19th century London
What is Maryland's state capitol?
Annapolis
What famous duo sang Last Christmas?
Wham!
What is the mascot’s name?
Testudo
She wears an iconic high ponytail and is currently in Wicked
Ariana Grande
As soon as people moved into the first cities some 6,000 years ago, they ran into challenges staying healthy. What was one of the first tasks for ancient environmental engineers?
A) Dampening the sound from hooves on paving stones
B) Purifying smoke from indoor fires
C) Controlling escalating rat populations
D) Collecting and removing sewage
D) Collecting and removing sewage
What food is Maryland known for?
Crabs
What is the name for eight-branched candelabrum used for Hanukkah?
Menorah
How many libraries are on campus?
Six Total
This blonde singer hails from Pennsylvania and is five feet tall
Sabrina Carpenter
Better known as the maker of Galaxy smartphones, what Korean conglomerate was also the main contractor that built Dubai's Burj Khalifa?
Samsung
Lockheed Martin is headquartered in what Maryland city? This “B” city shares its name with a videogame company known for Fallout and Elder Scrolls games.
Bethesda
In which decade did fun-size candy bars appear?
1960s
Which famous monarch from England attended her first American football game at UMD?
Queen Elizabeth II RIP
Lady Gaga is known as a _ _ _ _ _ _ Monster to her Little Monsters (fans)
Mother Monster
What “A” word is a watercourse engineered to carry water from a source to a distribution point? Used today to describe pipes, canals, and tunnels, it was most famously used in Ancient Rome, construction that stands to this day.
Aqueduct
When he was just 24 and a fullback at UMD who was sick of sweaty clothes, Kevin Plank started what moisture-wicking sportswear brand from his grandma’s basement in D.C.?
Under Armour
Alexander Graham Bell filed a patent application for what invention on February 14, 1876?
The telephone
What does the A in A. James Clark stand for?
Alfred
Bruno Mars was born and raised in what state?
Hawaii
Which subfield of engineering that is a type of civil engineering would include working on foundations for buildings, mining, and off-shore construction?
Geotechnical
Adam Jones, Boog Powell, and Roberto Alomar all played for which of Baltimore's professional sports teams?
Orioles
How large is the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball in diameter?
12 feet