Culture and Community
What are the names of the three federally recognized Tribes headquartered in Coos Bay?
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians.
What does "OIMB" stand for?
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
What do civil engineers design?
Roads, bridges, buildings, and infrastructure
What phrase is Bob Ross best known for saying?
"Happy little trees." (Also accept "We don't make mistakes, just happy accidents.")
Who are credited with making the first successful powered airplane flight?
The Wright brothers.
What does it mean for a Tribe to be "sovereign"?
It has the right to govern itself and make decisions for its own people
Who is one of "Pacific Seafoods" biggest distributors?
Costco
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Identify or define the problem
Name one creative field students can study at PNCA (Pacific Northwest College of Art)
Graphic design, illustration, painting, sculpture, animation, photography, printmaking, filmmaking, or other art and design fields.
What are the four forces of flight?
Lift, weight (gravity), thrust, and drag
Name one traditional resource that was essential to the Tribes of the southern Oregon coast.
Salmon, shellfish, camas, cedar, elk, or other locally harvested natural resources
Plankton are divided into two main groups. What are they?
Phytoplankton and zooplankton.
What is one thing every successful engineering team needs besides technical skills?
Communication, teamwork, collaboration, or problem-solving
What types of specific degree(s) can you receive from PNCA?
BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) and MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Name one career in aviation besides being a pilot.
Air traffic controller, aircraft mechanic, aerospace engineer, flight attendant, dispatcher, airport operations, drone pilot, etc.
Why were rivers, bays, and estuaries so important to the local Tribes?
They provided food, transportation, trade routes, and supported daily life.
Besides processing seafood, how does Pacific Seafood support coastal communities?
By creating jobs, supporting local fisheries, and contributing to the regional economy.
What are the three main constraints engineers often have to balance?
Time, cost, and materials (or budget)
What business used to occupy what is now PNCA?
The Portland Post Office
Which school did we visit and which campus was it?
Portland Community College - Rock Creek Campus
What is one way that Tribal members continue to preserve their culture today?
Through language revitalization, cultural events, traditional arts, storytelling, education, or natural resource stewardship.
Name three different types of animals that can be found in Oregon tide pools.
Sea stars, anemones, crabs, mussels, sea urchins, limpets, chitons, etc.
If your bridge holds the most weight, what engineering principle did your design likely demonstrate?
Strong load distribution, stability, structural support, or efficient use of materials.
Why is art an important part of a community?
It allows people to express ideas, preserve culture, tell stories, inspire others, and bring communities together.
If you were designing the safest airplane possible, what are two features or systems you would include and why?
Judge's discretion. Accept thoughtful answers such as backup systems, strong materials, navigation instruments, emergency equipment, multiple engines, etc.