Definitions
What is a food desert?
A food desert is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food
Which of these groups experiences the lowest life expectancy?
a)Black men b)White men c)White women d)Black women
a)Black men
True or false: Women are underrepresented in STEM careers compared to men
True
Which area of STEM has the highest representation of women?
Healthcare
Name all 4 crews!
Biology + Public Health , Design & Engineering , Media & Technology , & Environmental Justice & Sustainability
What is a street medic?
Street medics, or action medics, are volunteers with a minimum of first aid medical training supplemented by specific protest-related training, who attend protests and demonstrations as support or mutual aid roles to provide medical and wellness care.
As of 2013, which ethnic-racial group had the highest infant mortality rate, at 11 in 1,000?
Black
True or false: evidence supports the idea that POC get worse medical treatment in hospital settings than white folks
True. There is a lot of research connecting medical treatment to medical outcomes, where POC consistently experience worse treatment and outcomes.
Which STEM career has the lowest representation of women?
Engineers & Architects
Name all the current crew managers + coordinator!
Kaiah, Oanh, Mark, & Wednessday
What is substance misuse?
Substance misuse is a serious public health challenge. It includes the use of illegal drugs and the inappropriate use of legal substances, such as alcohol and tobacco.
Which ethnic-racial group is under diagnosed with alcoholism, even when exhibiting the same symptoms as others?
Asian individuals
True or false: Minnesota has no food deserts.
False! There are several areas throughout Minnesota which could count as food deserts, including rural areas and urban ones more close to home, such as certain areas in Minneapolis.
Give 1 example of how STEM can address social justice issues in our communities?
Many answers are true!
What percentage of crew days MUST you attend in order to retain your position in the KAYSC?
80% attendance!
What does the term "reproductive rights" refer to?
Reproductive rights are legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health that vary amongst countries around the world
Which ethnic-racial groups have the highest percentage of members without access to health insurance, at 35%?
Latinx
True or false: 20% of first and second year medical students believe that "black people's skin is thicker than white people's" meaning they feel less pain?
False: actually 40% of first and second year medical students believe this.
What percentage of Science & Engineering jobs were filled by white men as of 2010?
a)35% b)42% c)51% d)67%
c)51% , & white women occupied another 18% of roles
Who is the KAYSC named after?
Kitty Andersen
The list is endless!
For which of these ethnic-racial groups is racism most strongly associated with mental health issues such as stress, anxiety, & depression?
a)Asian American b)Black c)Latinx d)Asian American & Latinx
d) Asian American & Latinx
True or false: Street medics must have formal medical training to serve their communities.
False! A lot of them do have some sort of first aid training or work as medical professionals, but anyone can be a street medic if they have the right information- even you!
Many answers are true!
What year was the KAYSC created?
1996!