Women In Stem
Who was the first woman to receive 2 nobel peace prizes?
Marie Curie
Who was the woman known as " the mother of the civil rights movement"?
Rosa Parks
Right to a lawyer - where does this right come from?
6th amendment
Who is the founder of the National Council of Negro Women?
Mary McLeod Bethune
What government agency is responsible for regulating publicly traded companies in the United States?
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
What woman, known mostly as a movie star of the 1930’s and 40’s, also invented a remote-controlled communications system for the US military?
Hedy Lamarr, her inventions are critical for the creation of bluetooth and wifi
Who is the first black woman to be elected in the United States Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
An eye for an eye is an example of punishment based on?
Retribution
When was the National Council of Negro Women founded?
December 5th, 1935
What type of business arrangement involves one party granting another the right to use its brand, product, or service under specific terms?
franchise
Rosalind Franklin’s work led to the discovery of the molecular structure of what?
DNA
True or False: A sole proprietorship can sell stock to raise capital
False
Name the police officer who shot and killed Trayvon Martin when he was just 17- years old ..
George Zimmerman
What is the annual event the Towson Section of NCNW does?
Burn Book with Sisterhood
True or False: A trademark protects the name and logo of a business?
True
What percent of the STEM work force is women?
About 30%
What is the main event that happened during President Nixon's term?
War on Drugs
What is the Unlawfully taking away the personal property of another with the intent to deprive the owner of their property permanently?
Larceny
Who was the president of NCNW for OVER fifty years?
Dr. Dorothy Height
What is the name of the law that prohibits monopolies and promotes competition?
Anti-Trust Law
What famous primatologist had her love of animals inspired by a stuffed chimpanzee named Jubilee?
Jane Goodall
True or False: The National Council of Negro Women is an organization of organizations
True
What is the examination of a dead body to determine cause of death?
Autopsy
When is Towson's Section of NCNW charter day?
May 11th, 2011
What term is used for a company taking over another company, usually by purchasing a majority of its stock?
acquisition