Current Events and STEM Insights

The video begins with the host sharing a personal story about attending a football game. It then covers the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, escalating tensions in Lebanon. The video shifts to the aftermath of Hurricane Helen, detailing the destruction and flooding across the southeastern United States. A segment highlights a STEM and dance initiative aimed at encouraging women of color to pursue STEM careers. The video concludes with a lighthearted story about a mountain lion cub at the Oakland Zoo and a closing shoutout.

What major event in Lebanon was reported in the headlines?

• A major earthquake occurred.

• A peace treaty was signed.

• Hezbollah's leader was killed.

• A new government was elected.

Which region was most affected by Hurricane Helen?

• Southwestern United States

• Northwestern United States

• Southeastern United States

• Northeastern United States

What was the category of Hurricane Helen when it made landfall?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

What innovative approach did the MIT student use to inspire young girls?

• Combining sports and science

• Combining music and engineering

• Combining dance and STEM

• Combining art and technology

What percentage of the STEM workforce consists of women of color?

• 15%

• 10%

• 20%

• Less than 5%

What is the main goal of the STEM and dance program?

• To teach girls how to dance professionally

• To organize dance competitions

• To encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM

• To create a new dance style

Who was the first female scientist to win a Nobel Prize in Physics?

• Grace Hopper

• Marie Maynard Daly

• Katherine Johnson

• Marie Curie

What animal was featured in the light-hearted story at the end?

• A panda

• A mountain lion cub

• A baby elephant

• A koala

Where is the mountain lion cub, Brier, located?

• Miami Zoo

• San Diego Zoo

• Bronx Zoo

• Oakland Zoo

What does the Oakland Zoo encourage people to donate?

• Books

• Used stuffies

• Used electronics

• Old clothes