Trivia on Women in Technology by Jennifer Glenski

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Trivia Challenge: Women in Tech

Have you ever participated in an engaging trivia game? If your answer is "Yes" experience the excitement again as we recount a unique trivia event held recently. If it's "No", get on board! Gaining knowledge and having fun should always go hand in hand. So, join us as we delve into a recent trivia session about women and technology.

Format of The Game

This trivia game utilizes an engaging interactive platform known as Kahoot. It comprises various rounds of rapid-fire questions about "Women in Tech." The top scorers win a premium membership to the Women Tech Global Network. Not bad for a game, right? To participate, players needed to put in a unique game pin provided and then proceed to enjoy the thrill that the game offers.

Note: You could either use a mobile device or a laptop. However, it is easier to split your screen and engage in the trivia using the mobile option.

Exciting Trivia Questions and Facts

Each round contained approximately ten witty questions and a few interesting factoids from the realm of technology and women's significant contributions to it. Here are some of the questions asked:

  • Who is credited with reporting the first computer bug?
  • Which film celebrates three pioneering women who played an integral role at NASA?
  • Who developed the algorithm behind the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?
  • In 1965, Sister Mary Kenneth Keller was the first woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in which subject?
  • Kimberly Bryant founded which non-profit organization that provides technology education to young women of color?
  • Which documentary is about the women in computing in World War Two?
  • Approximately what percentage of STEM jobs in the U.S. are held by women?

Winners and Outcome

Each trivia round saw different winners— Alexandra made it to the top spot for the first round and Gen for the next! Both received a premium membership to Women in Tech Global Network. These victories brought a great deal of excitement and eagerness among the participants for more rounds of trivia in the future.

Everyone enjoyed the game, learning so much about the different roles women have played in the tech industry, their incredible achievements, and how they've shaped the industry we know today.

Looking Ahead

Quite frankly, what better way to educate and create awareness about the crucial role that women play in technology than through an engaging trivia game? It's not just about winning; it's also about learning and appreciating the strides women have made in this field. So, get your competitive spirit on and join us in the next session. Let's learn, engage and have fun together on our journey to understand and appreciate "Women in Tech".


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