Famous Minds of STEM
This public health reformer used graphs to show how basic hygiene measures helped reduce mortality rates (deaths) in military hospitals during the Crimean War.
Who is Florence Nightingale?
This scientific theory proposes that infectious diseases are caused by pathogens (germs) such as viruses, bacteria and fungi.
What is Germ Theory of Disease?
Florence Nightingale, also known as the "Lady with the Lamp," contributed to the care of the sick in this profession.
What is nursing and statistics?
This is the first step in the scientific process.
What is "Ask a Question?"
This scientist is known for his "Laws of Planetary Motion."
Who is Johannes Kepler?
This is the scientific term for light particles.
What is photons?
Johannes Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion contributed to this field of scientific study.
What is astronomy?
Blaise Pascal invented the Pascaline to help his father in accounting for the family business. The Pascaline serves this function.
What is mechancal calculation (first calculator).
This scientist discovered that electricity can be produced by passing a magnet through a copper wire. He also invented a "cage" to protect the object inside from electromagnetic forces outside or vice versa.
Who is Michael Faraday?
This scientific law states "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?
Arthur Compton's work in the Wave-Particle duality of Light contributed to this field of sciencific study.
What is Quantum Physics?
This child prodigy is best known for inventing the syringe (hydraulics) and a mechanical adding machine. He also contributed research to a mathematical triangle that bears his name.
Who is Blaise Pascal?
What is a Newton's Cradle?
This scientist is known for using mathematical equations to show that visible light is on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Who is James Clerk Maxwell?
Name 2 types of waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.
What are infared, ultraviolet, microwave, radio waves, visible light, x-rays?
Issac Newton is known for his research in these fields (name at least 1).
What is physics (motion) and mathematics?
Who is Maria Gaetana Agnesi?
This invention of Louis Pasteur involves the injection of a small amount of a germ to activate a person's immune system to help build immunity.
What is a vaccine?
This scientist is known for his work in chemistry and the relationship between the volume of gas and its pressure.
Who is Robert Boyle?
Light travels as both this movement and these tiny invisible balls.
What are waves and particles (photons) known as wave-particle duality?
Gregor Mendel was a pea gardener in a monastery and became known as the "Father" of this field of study.
What is genetics or heredity?
This former slave was recognized at a young age for his ability to help plants earning him the nickname "Little Plant Doctor."
Who is George Washington Carver?
George Washington Carver used these to make natural dyes for industrial use.
What is plants or plant pigments?