Industry knowledge
This scientist won two Nobel Prizes for their contributions to radiology, medicine, and what would eventually become nuclear science.
Who is Marie Curie?
Founded in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1971, this coffee chain ignited a nationwide craze for specialty espresso drinks
What is starbucks?
This Marvel villain snapped his fingers to eliminate half of all living creatures.
Who is Thanos?
Known as the “Athens of the South,” Nashville boasts a full-scale replica of this ancient Greek structure in Centennial Park
What is the Parthenon?
Now called the Institute for Security and Technology, this was the organization’s original name.
What is Technology for Global Security?
This cyber incident marked the first felony conviction under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Attack.
What is the Morris Worm?
This spicy and sour fermented side dish is primarily made from salted and seasoned napa cabbage
What is kimchi?
This genre, which emerged in the 1970s, is characterized by turntablism, breakdancing, and MCing.
What is hip-hop?
Known as “Music City’s main drag,” this downtown street is lined with honky-tonks and live country music all night long
What is Broadway?
This year marked the “Ruling Year” of IST, when the IRS granted our organization tax-exempt status and IST was “officially” founded.
Q: When is 2016?
This author was the first to publicly use the phrase “cyberspace” in his writing in the early 1980s.
Who is William Gibson?
Derived from the crimson threads of the crocus flower, this aromatic spice can cost more per pound than gold
What is saffron?
With 28 medals, this US sportsman is the most decorated Olympian of all time
Michael Phelps
Served with a cayenne-infused coating, this spicy fried poultry specialty is said to have originated at Prince’s
What is Nashville hot chicken?
This Sunday night show featured the Ransomware Task Force’s work.
What is “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”? **need full title for the points!**
This paper by Turing proposed the imitation game.
What is Computing Machinery and Intelligence?
One of the five “mother sauces” in French cuisine, it’s made from a white roux and milk and serves as the base for Mornay sauce
What is béchamel?
This composer’s 9th Symphony includes the “Ode to Joy.”
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
Born in nearby Franklin, Tennessee, this pop superstar rose to fame playing a Disney Channel character who lived a double life
Who is Miley Cyrus?
This less than peaceful country’s nuclear operating system served as a test case for the original Catalink proposal.
What is North Korea?
In 2016, this AI system from Google’s DeepMind made headlines by defeating Go grandmaster Lee Sedol in a landmark five-game match.
What is AlphaGo?
Made by fermenting sweetened tea with a SCOBY, this tangy, slightly fizzy drink originated in East Asia
What is kombucha?
In 2021 this coach became the second Black head football coach in Notre Dame’s history and led them to a Gator Bowl victory
Marcus Freeman
Held every June, this four-day event brings country music’s biggest stars (and their fans) together for concerts, meet-and-greets, and more
What is CMA Fest (Country Music Association Festival)?
This is the number of members on IST’s Board (as reflected on the website).
What is 9?