PEMDAS
STEM History
Life Science
Physical Science
STEM in Pop Culture
100
In what direction do you solve multiplication and division when both appear in the same expression?
What is "Left to right"?
100
I coined the equation E = mc2, had an excellent hair-do, and contributed to the theory of Universal Gravitation.
Who is Albert Einstein?
100
This process allows plants to make their own food.
What is photosynthesis?
100
This is what a force acting on a stationary object causes it to do.
What is accelerate or move?
100
This popular 1990s TV show, known for its catchy theme song and quirky host, aired briefly but left a lasting impression on science classrooms and households for decades.
What is Bill Nye the Science Guy?
200
Simplify 5 + 2 × (7 − 4)
What is 1?
200
Commonly known as the “Father of the Atomic Bomb,” I directed the Manhattan Project as a theoretical physicist.
Who is J. Robert Oppenheimer?
200
The control center (brain) of the cell and the home of genetic material.
What is The Nucleus
200
F=ma comes from one of _________’s Laws: Name that guy!
Who is Newton?
200
According to surveys, this show’s female lead, with her degrees in physics and medicine, inspired many fellow women to pursue careers in STEM, often referred to as “The Scully Effect”.
What is "X-Files"?
300
Simplify 18 ÷ 3 + 4 × (6 − 5)
What is 10?
300
Famous for my work with finches and the Galapagos islands, Natural Selection and the theory of evolution are my biggest accolades.
Who is Charles Darwin?
300
The largest organ in the body.
What is the skin?
300
Convection, Conduction, and _________: This is the third form of heat transfer.
What is Radiation?
300
This famous black physicist graduated with his Ph.D. in Astrophysics but later went on to host and appear in numerous TV programs, such as PBS’s Nova ScienceNow.
Who is Neil deGrasse Tyson?
400
Simplify (8 − 3) × [16 ÷ (2 + 2)] + 6
What is 26?
400
My work with X-ray diffraction in Biology went unrecognized for nearly 50 years, but my discovery was essential in unlocking the mystery to how genes are inherited. My most famous work, called Photo 51, revealed the double helix structure of DNA.
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
400
What is the substance that makes plants green?
Chlorophyll
400
A quantity or measurement that describes both magnitude and direction.
What is a vector?
400
I am the guitarist of one of the most legendary rock bands in the world, dating all the way back to 1970. I also earned a PhD in Theoretical Astrophysics in 2007, about 16 years after the passing of our band’s vocalist, and have done extensive work with NASA since then. Who am I?
Who is Brian May (from Queen)?
500
Simplify the expression {4² + [18 ÷ (3 × 2)]} × 2 − 5
What is 33?
500
After inventing dynamite, I invented a global peace prize as reconciliation.
Who is Alfred Bernhard Nobel?
500
In the study of genetics, Chargaff's Rule reveals a key detail about the structure, function, and message coding of DNA. What did Erwin Chargaff's research set as the rule?
What is base pairing rule - A(adenine) pairs with T(Thymine) and C(cytosine) pairs with G(guanine).
Decoding this message tells us more about the traits we possess!
500
3 x 108 m/s (300,000,000 m/s) is a very important quantity in physics - what is it describing?
What is the speed of light?
Bonus point: Speed of Light IN VACUUM
500
This film sheds light on the brilliant African American women mathematicians who played crucial roles at NASA during the Space Race, highlighting their contributions to STEM. Name the film and the year of its release.
What is “Hidden Figures” and 2016?