University of Illinois
The name of the iconic bell tower and chimes that can be heard across the Main Quad that were named after the former university president
What is Altgeld Hall Bell Tower?
The most abundant element in the universe
What is Hydrogen?
This problem-solving method focuses on the needs of people when crafting products, services, and systems. This is a large emphasis of ours when thinking about our projects.
What is human-centered design?
These 2 Six-Pack dorms had a hidden tunnel or passage between them before it was replaced
What are Scott and Snyder Halls?
This is the year MedLaunch started at UIUC
What is 2021?
The year the University of Illinois was established
1867
Gas exchange in the lungs happens here
What are alveoli?
This fraction or percentage of Americans lives with a disability
What is 1/4 or 25%?
This university building had a pool around it in 1908
What is the English Building?
Aall 6 of the projects for Medlaunch this year
What are Adaptive Joy, Empower Art, Hand Hero, Night Vision, Seizure Sense, Spinacare Seat?
The number of students enrolled at University of Illinois as of 2024 (any team within 2000 will get the correct answer)
What is 59,000 (actual 59,238)?
This cutting tool uses a stream of abrasive particles to cut through wood, metal, and other materials with extreme precision. This tool can be found downstairs in the SCD Shop.
What is a waterjet?
This female disability rights activist played a major role in the development of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Who is Judy Heumann?
Legend has it that if you kiss your significant other at this campus landmark, you'll end up marrying them.
What is the Eternal Flame?
This was the first president of Medlaunch (please correctly provide first and last name)
Who is Kaushik Perkari?
In the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, this round and team eliminated the Illinois Fighting Illini from March Madness. (please list both the round name and university with the mascot name)
Elite Eight, University of Connecticut Huskies
Suspension Bridge
This 1977 protest, known as the longest nonviolent occupation of a federal building in U.S. history, helped push for the enforcement of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
What is the 504 Sit-In? (San Francisco)
In 1974, this campus landmark was mysteriously stolen, leading to a massive student hunt before it was returned
What is the Lincoln Bust from Lincoln Hall?
These are the first names of every member of the Executive Board (spelling does not matter)
Who are Becky, Jess, Matthew, Jeremiah, Anika, Aidan, Mustafa, Stephen, Mireille, and Johnny?
The number of libraries the University of Illinois has
What is 30?
Every individual on the planet shares _____ of their genetic structure with everyone else. (3 significant figures)
99.9%
The year when the first collegiate wheelchair basketball team was formed
What is 1948? (right here at Illinois!)
This 19th-century building, which was the first permanent structure on the UIUC campus, was originally a library and lecture hall but was demolished in the early 20th century to make way for newer buildings. It was located at the north end of campus, just south of the Beckman Institute
What is the "Old University Building" or the Main Building?
This was the original name for the Hand Hero project
What is Unyielding Grip?