SHPE National Convention
Exec Positions
WPI
General Knowladge
Hispanic
100

What is the SHPE National Convention?

The largest technical and career conference for Hispanics in STEM the country.

100

Who are the Big 5? (Positions)

  • President 

  • Vice-President

  • Treasurer 

  • Secretary

  • National Convention Coordinator

100

What year was WPI founded?

1865

100

This treaty, signed in 1898, ended the Spanish-American War and led to the independence of Cuba and the cession of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States.

What is the Treaty of Paris?

100

What is the traditional Mexican dish made of tortillas filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese, and beans, and often topped with sauce?

What is an Enchilada?

200

Which are the two most important calendar terms regarding the National Convention?

D term - Applications

B term - National Convention

200

Who should you go to/ contact if you have an Idea for an event or a collab with another club?

Community Outreach Chair

200

Was WPI ever free?

Yes

200

This law of motion, formulated by Sir Isaac Newton, states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

200

Which famous Puerto Rican artist, known as the "King of Reggaeton," popularized songs like "Gasolina" and "Despacito"?

Who is Daddy Yankee?

300

Name  five companies that are usually present at the SHPE National Convention.

Multiple Answers
300

Who is in charge of compiling all attendance data for the National SHPE Convention application and for membership statuses?

Secretary

300

Who is WPI’s mascot?

Gompei

300

This South American liberator is known as "El Libertador" and played a key role in the independence of several Latin American countries.

Who is Simón Bolívar?

300

In Spain, this famous annual festival involves running with bulls through the streets of Pamplona. What is it called?

What is the Running of the Bulls (Encierro)?

400

What are the conditions to be eligible for a Scholarship for the National Convention?

  • Be an active member

  • Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior

400

What are the responsibilities of the fundraising chair?

Organizing Latino Fiesta & fundraising events to help sponsor students for the national convention and other chapter expenses.

400

Who was Gompei named after?

Gompei was a Japanese student at WPI, who was the first Goat keeper.

400

This is the longest river in the world, stretching over 4,000 miles through Africa.

What is the Nile River?

400

This Peruvian dish, made from raw fish marinated in citrus juices, is considered a national treasure. What is it called?

What is Ceviche?

500

Where is this year’s National Convention?

Anaheim, California

500

List the exec by name and position

President: Victoria Escuer

Vice-President: Fernando E. Chinchilla

Secretary: Barbara Viteri

Treasurer: Arantza Rivas

National Convention Coordinator: Bettina Valentiner

Public Relations Chair: Santiago Giraldo

Content Creation Chair: Tony Cruz

Fundraising Chair: Alan Carias

Community Outreach: Maria Laura Young

500

When were Women first allowed to enter WPI?

Women were first allowed to enter WPI in February 1968

500
Who has won the Grand Slams Titles in the Open Era? 

Martina Navratilova, 59 titles 


500

This Chilean poet and diplomat, known for works such as "Canto General," was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971. Who is this literary figure?

Who is Pablo Neruda?