Pioneers of Computing
Breakout Topics
Current Trends/Events
2024 so far…
The Post-Secondary Life
100

He co-founded Microsoft and became one of the most influential figures in the personal computing revolution.

Who is Bill Gates?

100

In 2024, this social media platform, known for its emphasis on real-time updates and a shift towards audio-based content, gained renewed popularity among younger users.

What is Twitter? (Now rebranded as X)

100

This new fashion trend, inspired by early 2000s streetwear, became the go-to style for teens in 2024.

What is Y2K?

100

This musical artist caused a craze over apples.

Who is Charli XCX?

100

These are the three post-secondary options you have after graduation. (Hint: Each option starts with an "E")

What are Enroll, Enlist, and Employ?

200

Known as the first computer programmer, she wrote an algorithm for Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer.

Who is Ada Lovelace?

200

This is the purpose hyaluronic acid serves in skin care.

What is to hydrate and plump skin?

200

This character is revealed as Lady Whistledown in the Netflix original show Bridgerton.

Who is Pen?

200

Being very mindful and modest is a prime example of this viral word.

What is Demure?

200

This is a scholarship contest where high school students have to use Duck Tape to make a formal outfit.

What is the Stuck at Prom Scholarship?

300

This British mathematician and logican is considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.

Who is Alan Turning?

300

his type of artificial intelligence learns from data to make decisions, powering everything from speech recognition to recommendation systems.

What is Machine Learning?

300

This main character in the TV series The Bear is also commonly referred to as a rodent man.

Who is Jeremy Allen White?

300

This sequel to an iconic 1996 movie spun into theaters this summer.

What is the movie Twisters? (We love Glenn <33)

300

This is the hardest college in Georgia to get accepted into.

What is Emory?

400

This American computer scientist co-created UNIX and the C programming language.

Who is Dennis Ritchie?

400

This was the best selling video game in 2023.

What is Hogwarts Legacy?

400

The Norwegian Olympic Swimmer, Henrik Christiansen, also known as the Muffin Man, loves this flavor of muffin.

What is chocolate?

400

This artist wants her partner to PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE not embarrass her.

Who is Sabrina Carpenter?

400

This is the military program high school students can enlist in to prepare for active duty by becoming an officer.

What is the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC)?

500

She was the first lady of software and invented one of the earliest programming languages, COBOL, that allowed computers to respond to words and numbers. 

Who is Grace Hopper?

500

This type of engineering focuses on the composition of products such as drinks, gasoline, and detergents.

What is Chemical Engineering?

500

This early 2000s song was used in the movie "Deadpool and Wolverine".

What is "Bye Bye Bye" by *NSYNC?

500

This e-retailer is known for selling incredibly cheap products online.

What is Temu?

500

This is the highest paying job that only requires a high school diploma.

What is an electrician?