RFU Folk
RFU Fun Facts
Obligatory Science
Final Jeopardy
100

This student loves to pet their cat during zoom calls.

Who is Gerald Sakamaki?

100

The name of this large room within the university is related to a hundredth anniversary.

What is the Centennial Room?

100

This is the powerhouse of the cell

What is mitochondria?

100

The design of the RWCLC building reflects the legacy of the university’s namesake, Dr. Rosalind Franklin. This laboratory technique inspired the slender window slots and patterns in the carpeting, walls, and paving.

What is DNA sequencing?

200

When you talk about his research, you can't help but overthink your breathing patterns.

Who is Kaiwen Kam?
200

This notable Chicago Medical School alumnus is the founder of a popular brand of foot care products. 

Who is William Scholl?

200

This division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for preparing the body for physical activity.

What is the sympathetic nervous system?

300

This student competitively picks up very heavy things and then puts them back down.

Who is Jordan Skach?

300

This is the RFU motto

What is Life in Discovery?

300

The whole family of coronaviruses got their name because corona means "this", which refers to the way the virus looks under the microscope. 

What is crown?

400

This hilarious man is not a graduate student but we consider him an honorary member of the GSA due to his loyal attendance to many of our events.

Who is Jimmy (James) Hogan?

400

In 2004, the university's name changed from this to Rosalind Franklin University. 

What is Finch University?

400

The only two letters that are not in the periodic table.

What are J and Q?

500

If you've been to his office, you'd know that this person has an appreciation for the artistry of door knobs.

Who is Dr. DiMario?

500

In 2011, RFU opened this fifth school.

What is the College of Pharmacy?
500

This commonly used but not quite sanitary method of creating negative pressure is used with whole cell patch clamp recordings. 

What is mouth pipetting?