New York Academy of Sciences and the Global STEM Alliance

What is the primary mission of the New York Academy of Sciences?

• To promote arts and culture

• To provide financial aid to students

• To advance science through research, policy, and education

• To organize global sports events

What is the main goal of the Global STEM Alliance by 2030?

• To reach 1 million students in 100 countries

• To host 500 international conferences

• To build 100 new laboratories

• To publish 1,000 research papers

What is the Junior Academy program primarily focused on?

• Providing financial scholarships

• Running online innovation challenges

• Conducting art workshops

• Organizing sports events

What is the name of the platform used by the Junior Academy for innovation challenges?

• STEMZone

• Launchpad

• InnoSpace

• TechHub

What was the focus of the wearable technology challenge in the Junior Academy?

• Developing new communication devices

• Enhancing water sanitation and hygiene

• Creating educational software

• Improving transportation systems

What was the cost of the nanotechnology aspects of the water filter created by Smitty's team?

• Two dollars per filter

• Two cents per filter

• Twenty cents per filter

• Two hundred dollars per filter

Which company sponsored one of the first challenges in the Junior Academy?

• Microsoft

• Google

• ARM

• Intel

What role did Smitty serve in the Junior Academy from 2016 to 2017?

• Research assistant

• Program coordinator

• Technical advisor

• Student board president

What percentage of applicants to the Junior Academy are girls?

• Over 80%

• Over 70%

• Over 60%

• Over 50%

What is the main objective of the Junior Academy program?

• To organize international sports events

• To identify and support exceptional students not typically recognized

• To provide financial aid to all students

• To publish scientific journals