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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
Q: February is African American History Month. Looking back
in history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today?
A: Thanks go to all the students who sent in responses. They
are Alexis K. in VA, Jenny N. in AR, Kate S. in NY, Kathryn
T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kelly V. in NJ, Maggie K. in CT,
Rashelle C. in PA, Retrinda A. in IL, Ruth O. in NH, and Shantel
D. in IL!
To read all about their favorite African American scientists,
go to the gem-set web site at http://www.gem-set.org
and go to the QUIZ page.
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NEW QUESTIONS/COMMENTS:
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COMMENT: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE
KATIE H. IN MI
Thank you Marty Chintala and Nancy White, your
information has been very informative and helpful.
I'll keep you posted if I have any more questions,
which I probably will. Thanks again!
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE IVI
IN NM
I enjoy math and fine arts. Which engineering field would
you recommend for
me?
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
C. IN CA
As a junior in high school up to this point, I have
narrowed my options about my career. I have decided to
either choose an occupation relating to computers or
an Ultrasound technician. Can you send me some
possible information on these two jobs or send me
information about colleges that specialize in these areas?
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
O-B. in MAUI
What happens if your red blood cell multiply?
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN NJ
I wanted to know exactly how much math is in engineering?
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING
S. IN NJ
I just want to know, what are the differences between Computer
Science,Computer /information science and Information science/systems?
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE CARRAH
F. IN CO
I would really like to go to into school for massage therapy
but I don't know
which school can offer good practices in the Colorado area.
So if you could
please help me with that, it would be great.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 26, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY
L. IN CO
I'm interested in attending a HBCU (Historically Black College
and
University) but I need to find one that offers a major in
physical therapy,
sports medicine, or criminal justice (although I don't know
what I want to
in criminal justice.) Is there a black college that offers
all of these majors?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
V. IN CA
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college
courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to
about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting
a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love
theater and
often help with stage makeup application.
*********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 26, 2003) FROM MENTEE AYUSHI
R. IN TX
Well I want to be a very successful person, and my aim is
to be a heart surgeon. But I don't know how to start it. Everybody
says that every person should start getting involve in volunteering
for medical school, so can you please tell me how can I start?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030228q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE LORI
R. IN MI
I am really interested in going into the Armed Forces. How
can I get more
information about them, and how can I get more information
about what fields
of study they offer?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030228q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEES BRITTANY
F. & DEANNA D. IN TN
We would just like to comment on the t.w.i.s.t.e.r. conference
in Nashville that our gem-set group just attended. We really
enjoyed hearing those women speak and were very impressed
by all the hard work that went into the first annual event.
We would like to thank gem-set for offering us such a great
opportunity. We would also like to ask what it takes to become
a rocket scientist?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030228q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ADRIANNA
M. IN MI
I really want to study medicine, what would you recommend
as the Best pre-med
schools? More than one would be great!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030228q4.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
Q: February is African American History Month. Looking back
in history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today?
A: Thanks go to all the students who sent in responses. They
are Alexis K. in VA, Jenny N. in AR, Kate S. in NY, Kathryn
T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kelly V. in NJ, Maggie K. in CT,
Rashelle C. in PA, and Ruth O. in NH!
To read all about their favorite African American scientists,
go to the gem-set web site at http://www.gem-set.org
and go to the QUIZ page.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 26, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY
L. IN CO
I'm interested in attending a HBCU (Historically Black College
and
University) but I need to find one that offers a major in
physical therapy,
sports medicine, or criminal justice (although I don't know
what I want to
in criminal justice.) Is there a black college that offers
all of these
majors?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 26, 2003) FROM MENTEE AYUSHI
R. IN TX
Well I want to be a very successful person, and my aim is
to be a heart surgeon. But I don't know how to start it. Everybody
says that every person should start getting involve in volunteering
for medical school, so can you please tell me how can I start?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE LORI
R. IN MI
I am really interested in going into the Armed Forces. How
can I get more
information about them, and how can I get more information
about what fields
of study they offer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
V.
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college
courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to
about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting
a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love
theater and
often help with stage makeup application.
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEES BRITTANY
F. & DEANNA D. IN TN
We would just like to comment on the t.w.i.s.t.e.r. conference
in Nashville that our gem-set group just attended. We really
enjoyed hearing those women speak and were very impressed
by all the hard work that went into the first annual event.
We would like to thank gem-set for offering us such a great
opportunity. We would also like to ask what it takes to become
a rocket scientist?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMY
W. IN CA
How are things currently looking for computer science majors?
What skills or knowledge will help greatly if one is majoring
in cs?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030226q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
IN TN
I want to become a computer technician or have something to
do with computers when I graduate High school. So, what classes
would I have to take in College to do this?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030226q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
G. IN NY
I was wondering who invented or helped create the internet?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030226q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ADRIANNA
M. IN MI
I really want to study medicine, what would you recommend
as the Best pre-med
schools? More than one would be great!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030226q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN
R. IN KY
I have been getting a lot of mail from different
colleges. What is the best way to choose a college?
Are private colleges better than public ones?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030226q5.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
H. IN NJ
Why are FM radio stations all odd numbers?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030226q6.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 25, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
Q: February is African American History Month. Looking back
in history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today?
A: Thanks go to all the students who sent in responses. They
are Alexis K. in VA, Jenny N. in AR, Kate S. in NY, Kathryn
T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kelly V. in NJ, Maggie K. in CT,
Rashelle C. in PA, and Ruth O. in NH!
To read all about their favorite African American scientists,
go to the gem-set web site at http://www.gem-set.org
and go to the QUIZ page.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMY
W. IN CA
How are things currently looking for computer science majors?
What skills or knowledge will help greatly if one is majoring
in cs?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
IN TN
I want to become a computer technician or have something to
do with computers when I graduate High school. So, what classes
would I have to take in College to do this?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
G. IN NY
I was wondering who invented or helped create the internet?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ADRIANNA
M. IN MI
I really want to study medicine, what would you recommend
as the Best pre-med
schools? More than one would be great!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE LORI
R. IN MI
I am really interested in going into the Armed Forces. How
can I get more
information about them, and how can I get more information
about what fields
of study they offer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN
R. IN KY
I have been getting a lot of mail from different
colleges. What is the best way to choose a college?
Are private colleges better than public ones?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
H. IN NJ
Why are FM radio stations all odd numbers?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
V.
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college
courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to
about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting
a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love
theater and
often help with stage makeup application.
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEES BRITTANY
F. & DEANNA D. IN TN
We would just like to comment on the t.w.i.s.t.e.r. conference
in Nashville that our gem-set group just attended. We really
enjoyed hearing those women speak and were very impressed
by all the hard work that went into the first annual event.
We would like to thank gem-set for offering us such a great
opportunity. We would also like to ask what it takes to become
a rocket scientist?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN
S. IN CT
I like archeology, paleontology and astronomy and I have ever
since I
was a little kid. The only problem is that I know that these
jobs are
always in need of grants and do not get paid much at all.
Just because I enjoy
these fields of science, does that mean that is where I should
go or
should I still explore other fields of science as well?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030225q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE IVY
H. IN WA
I'm a junior and I'm currently looking into colleges and was
wondering if I should go to a good school for architecture
as an undergrad or if I should wait until I go for a graduate
degree? What are some good architecture schools?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030225q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE
H. IN MI
Thank-you Marty for your wonderful advice. I'm very
interested in specific schools that you have had
experience with. When you say a school with a "marine
biology focus" should i look for a school with a
separate laboratory (I think Duke University has one)?
I'm really starting to look into schools more
seriously and I am also a swimmer and would like to
swim in college so i need to coordinate that also. Any
more advice would be great. And one more thing..do you
still love marine biology after doing it for 20 years?
Thank you.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030225q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 24, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
Q: February is African American History Month. Looking back
in history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today?
A: Thanks go to all the students who sent in responses. They
are Alexis K. in VA, Jenny N. in AR, Kate S. in NY, Kathryn
T. in VA, Kelly V. in NJ, Maggie K. in CT, Rashelle C. in
PA, and Ruth O. in NH!
To read all about their favorite African American scientists,
go to the gem-set web site at http://www.gem-set.org
and go to the QUIZ page.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE
H. IN MI
Thank-you Marty for your wonderful advice. I'm very
interested in specific schools that you have had
experience with. When you say a school with a "marine
biology focus" should i look for a school with a
separate laboratory (I think Duke University has one)?
I'm really starting to look into schools more
seriously and I am also a swimmer and would like to
swim in college so i need to coordinate that also. Any
more advice would be great. And one more thing..do you
still love marine biology after doing it for 20 years?
Thank you.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
H. IN NJ
Why are FM radio stations all odd numbers?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN
S. IN CT
I like archealogy, palentology and astronomy and I have ever
since I
was a little kid. The only problem is that I know that these
jobs are
always in need of grants and do not get paid much at all.
Just because I enjoy
these fields of science, does that mean that that is where
I should go or
should I still explore other fields of science as well?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE IVY
H. IN WA
I'm a junior and I'm currently looking into colleges and was
wondering if I should go to a good school for architecture
as an undergrad or if I should wait until I go for a graduate
degree? What are some good architecture schools?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
V.
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college
courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to
about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting
a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love
theater and
often help with stage makeup application.
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEES BRITTANY
F. & DEANNA D. IN TN
We would just like to comment on the t.w.i.s.t.e.r. conference
in Nashville that our gem-set group just attended. We really
enjoyed hearing those women speak and were very impressed
by all the hard work that went into the first annual event.
We would like to thank gem-set for offering us such a great
opportunity. We would also like to ask what it takes to become
a rocket scientist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN NJ
I want to know if anyone have gone to the NJIT School of
Engineering because I'm going there for a trip, and I want
to know what it is like.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE IN
JENNY IN MI
My town is very conservative and the kids who take bio are
always complaining about the evolution section. What would
be some arguments that would get them to stop complaining
without offending anyone?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030224q1.htm
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARA
IN CO
I'm interested in geological engineering. What are some good
west coast
schools for a degree in geological engineering?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030224q2.htm
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE IN
KAREN S. IN NY
I am very interested in animals and working with them, but
I do not like to see anything or anybody in serious pain.
I should be immune to it, because my father was a volunteer
EMT, but I cannot get over my emotions when I see emergency
medical problems. I work at the vet's office sometimes, and
last year, an elderly couple came in with their dog. In a
very emotional scene, the vet told the couple that their dog
( I formed an attachment, although not strong, to it in under
3 minutes) had to be put down in about a month. I am very
sensitive to other's pain and to animals, and I could barely
stop my tears at hearing this news. Rather than being a vet,
do you think that zoology would be a better choice so that
I can work with animals, but not see their pain constantly?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030224q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY
B. IN PA
What classes should I look into for my tenth grade year if
I want to be a
dental hygienist or something in the dentistry field? Thanks
for any advice,
I was almost clueless!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030224q4.htm
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON
R. IN KY
My friend is interested in police science, and I was wondering
what you could do with a degree in police science?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030224q5.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
February is African American History Month. Looking back in
history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today? All answers will be posted during the
final week of February so be sure to submit on or before February
22nd.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE IN
JENNY IN MI
My town is very conservative and the kids who take bio are
always complaining about the evolution section. What would
be some arguments that would get them to stop complaining
without offending anyone?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARA
IN CO
I'm interested in geological engineering. What are some good
west coast
schools for a degree in geological engineering?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE IVY
H. IN WA
I'm a junior and I'm currently looking into colleges and was
wondering if I should go to a good school for architecture
as an undergrad or if I should wait until I go for a graduate
degree? What are some good architecture schools?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE IN
KAREN S. IN NY
I am very interested in animals and working with them, but
I do not like to see anything or anybody in serious pain.
I should be immune to it, because my father was a volunteer
EMT, but I cannot get over my emotions when I see emergency
medical problems. I work at the vet's office sometimes, and
last year, an elderly couple came in with their dog. In a
very emotional scene, the vet told the couple that their dog
( I formed an attachment, although not strong, to it in under
3 minutes) had to be put down in about a month. I am very
sensitive to other's pain and to animals, and I could barely
stop my tears at hearing this news. Rather than being a vet,
do you think that zoology would be a better choice so that
I can work with animals, but not see their pain constantly?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
V.
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college
courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to
about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting
a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love
theater and
often help with stage makeup application.
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEES BRITTANY
F. & DEANNA D. IN TN
We would just like to comment on the t.w.i.s.t.e.r. conference
in Nashville that our gem-set group just attended. We really
enjoyed hearing those women speak and were very impressed
by all the hard work that went into the first annual event.
We would like to thank gem-set for offering us such a great
opportunity. We would also like to ask what it takes to become
a rocket scientist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY
B. IN PA
What classes should I look into for my tenth grade year if
I want to be a
dental hygienist or something in the dentistry field? Thanks
for any advice,
I was almost clueless!
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON
R. IN KY
My friend is interested in police science, and I was wondering
what you could do with a degree in police science?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN NJ
I want to know if anyone have gone to the NJIT School of
Engineering because I'm going there for a trip, and I want
to know what it is like.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JILL
D. IN KY
I am a senior in high school, and I am looking for a good
senior project.
I like math and chemistry. The project consists of a 15 min.
presentation,
a 2000 word report and 10 mentor hours. I need to stay in
my local area and my mentor needs to have knowledge of the
research topic. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030221q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I recently heard that each space mission requires about 15,000
people to
make it happen, Is this true?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030221q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE HUI-YU
Y. IN WA
What's the best college for studying Mathematics or engineering?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030221q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE FRANCISCA
L. IN CA
How do you get a double major in Civil Engineering and Architecture?
Does it take more time? and What colleges do you recommend
for me to go to for my education?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030221q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT
H. IN CA
Is there a branch of engineering I could study
that would relate to a career in journalism and
mass communications?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030221q5.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 20, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
February is African American History Month. Looking back in
history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today? All answers will be posted during the
final week of February so be sure to submit on or before February
22nd.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE HUI-YU
Y. IN WA
What's the best college for studying Mathematics or engineering?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE FRANCISCA
L. IN CA
How do you get a double major in Civil Engineering and Architecture?
Does it take more time? and What colleges do you recommend
for me to go to for my education?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON
R. IN KY
My friend is interested in police science, and I was wondering
what you could do with a degree in police science?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN NJ
I want to know if anyone have gone to the NJIT School of
Engineering because I'm going there for a trip, and I want
to know what it is like.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JILL
D. IN KY
I am a senior in high school, and I am looking for a good
senior project.
I like math and chemistry. The project consists of a 15 min.
presentation,
a 2000 word report and 10 mentor hours. I need to stay in
my local area and my mentor needs to have knowledge of the
research topic. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I recently heard that each space mission requires about 15,000
people to
make it happen, Is this true?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE
P. IN NY
Why do we see little mirages on the road in winter as well
as summer?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY.
T. IN CA
My family is looking into adopting a child that social workers
say may have experienced some oxygen deprivation at birth.
He does not show any physical deformities but at 6 months
has not begun to sit up. Could this be related? What types
of problems could he face in the future? How can we determine
if any of these problems are present now?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE
IN MI
I'm a junior and I'm currently looking into colleges
and was wondering if I should go to a good school for
marine biology as an undergrad or if I should wait and
transfer to one later? I'm really into Marine bio and
just biology in general. Also what are some good
marine biology schools?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE QUAYLA
A. IN PA
Are women that study in these [SET] fields discriminated against?
If So How?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q4.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
IN AR
Why is it that when you have some sort of Mint in your mouth
the air (around your mouth) seems to feel cooler than what
it actually is?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q5.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO
C. IN CA
Hi,
I want to get an internship job for the summer 2003 in the
architecture field, I wonder if there are any opportunities
for me around the Oakland area?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q6.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA
R. IN NJ
What math classes should I take in High School in order to
be ready to study my major of chemistry in college?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q7.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SEANA
W. IN HI
My career goal someday is to become an FBI agent. Do you have
any advice
that would give me more opportunities and chances of becoming
and FBI
agent?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q8.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT
H. IN CA
Is there a branch of engineering I could study
that would relate to a career in journalism and
mass communications?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030220q9.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 18, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please send in your name and state of
residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
February is African American History Month. Looking back in
history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today? All answers will be posted during the
final week of February so be sure to submit on or before February
22nd.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE
P. IN NY
Why do we see little mirages on the road in winter as well
as summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY.
T. IN CA
My family is looking into adopting a child that social workers
say may have experienced some oxygen deprivation at birth.
He does not show any physical deformities but at 6 months
has not begun to sit up. Could this be related? What types
of problems could he face in the future? How can we determine
if any of these problems are present now?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN NJ
I want to know if anyone have gone to the NJIT School of
Engineering because I'm going there for a trip, and I want
to know what it is like.
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE
IN MI
I'm a junior and I'm currently looking into colleges
and was wondering if I should go to a good school for
marine biology as an undergrad or if I should wait and
transfer to one later? I'm really into Marine bio and
just biology in general. Also what are some good
marine biology schools?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JILL
D. IN KY
I am a senior in high school, and I am looking for a good
senior project.
I like math and chemistry. The project consists of a 15 min.
presentation,
a 2000 word report and 10 mentor hours. I need to stay in
my local area and my mentor needs to have knowledge of the
research topic. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I recently heard that each space mission requires about 15,000
people to
make it happen, Is this true?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE QUAYLA
A. IN PA
Are women that study in these [SET] fields discriminated against?
If So How?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
IN AR
Why is it that when you have some sort of Mint in your mouth
the air (around your mouth) seems to feel cooler than what
it actually is?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO
C. IN CAHi,
I want to get an internship job for the summer 2003 in the
architecture field, I wonder if there are any opportunities
for me around the Oakland area?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA
R. IN NJ
What math classes should I take in High School in order to
be ready to study my major of chemistry in college?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SEANA
W. IN HI
My career goal someday is to become an FBI agent. Do you have
any advice
that would give me more opportunities and chances of becoming
and FBI
agent?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
How close are we to finding a cure to cystic fibrosis?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I am a freshman in high school, and I was wondering if there
were any really good science camps (esp. in the subjects of
microbiology, cell biology, forensic science, and bio technology)
around, or if I should wait for next summer to start?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL
C. IN MA
I have a question on how a child's body functions
versus an adults. What effect does candy have on kids
versus adults?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q5.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
O-B. IN MAUI, HI
Since I was young I was amazed by the NSA(National Security
Agency).I still am! I would really like to join the Agency,
but I don't know in want kind of field I would like to be
in. I would like a position were I can organize, direct people,and
use my creativity to get me there. I seriously don't know
what I should do.......Can any mentors help with this question?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q6.htm
******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT
H. IN CA
Is there a branch of engineering I could study
that would relate to a career in journalism and
mass communications?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q7.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELI
IN MAUI
Why is it that mostly everything in this material world is
a Conspiracy?For an example baby diapers have fibers glass
pieces that give baby rashes so that cream businesses can
have costumers.If its for money then ... [that is] pretty
sad. We care more about money than health......
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q8.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHANNON
L. IN NJ
In my class on every Friday, we work on a project for TSA
technology
Student Association. We are to come up with a problem in the
medical field
that we can come up with a solution to the problem. Originally
my group was
going to make a new stretcher design but because we cannot
get a stretcher
to work on, we have decided that it might not work. I have
thought about
this: When one breaks their arm, after it is set doctors put
you in a soft
cast before a hard Cast. If we can get 3 blood pressure cuffs
and place
them in a row to help us design a new soft cast. As the swelling
goes down
on your arm or the pain increases, you can pump the new cast
up to lessen
the pain and it still will be immobilized at the same time.
If you have any
suggestion or comments on how u think I should do this please
let me know.
The deadline for TSA completion is in early march, which does
not give us
much time.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q9.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I was wondering, if every gene has 2 alleles, then for skin
color, how come some people are albino? Why and how does that
happen?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030218q10.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
February is African American History Month. Looking back in
history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today? All answers will be posted during the
final week of February so be sure to submit on or before February
22nd.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I am a freshman in high school, and I was wondering if there
were any really good science camps (esp. in the subjects of
microbiology, cell biology, forensic science, and bio technology)
around, or if I should wait for next summer to start?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL
C. IN MA
I have a question on how a child's body functions
versus an adults. What effect does candy have on kids
versus adults?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY.
T. IN CA
My family is looking into adopting a child that social workers
say may have experienced some oxygen deprivation at birth.
He does not show any physical deformities but at 6 months
has not begun to sit up. Could this be related? What types
of problems could he face in the future? How can we determine
if any of these problems are present now?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN NJ
I want to know if anyone have gone to the NJIT School of
Engineering because I'm going there for a trip, and I want
to know what it is like.
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE
IN MI
I'm a junior and I'm currently looking into colleges
and was wondering if I should go to a good school for
marine biology as an undergrad or if I should wait and
transfer to one later? I'm really into Marine bio and
just biology in general. Also what are some good
marine biology schools?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA
R. IN NJ
What math classes should I take in High School in order to
be ready to study my major of chemistry in college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SEANA
W. IN HI
My career goal someday is to become an FBI agent. Do you have
any advice
that would give me more opportunities and chances of becoming
and FBI
agent?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
How close are we to finding a cure to cystic fibrosis?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JILL
D. IN KY
I am a senior in high school, and I am looking for a good
senior project. I like math and chemistry. The project consists
of a 15 min. presentation,
a 2000 word report and 10 mentor hours. I need to stay in
my local area and my mentor needs to have knowledge of the
research topic. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
O-B IN MAUI, HI
Since I was young I was amazed by the NSA(National Security
Agency).I still am! I would really like to join the Agency,
but I don't know in want kind of field I would like to be
in. I would like a position were I can organize, direct people,and
use my creativity to get me there. I seriously don't know
what I should do.......Can any mentors help with this question?
******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I recently heard that each space mission requires about 15,000
people to
make it happen, Is this true?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT
H. IN CA
Is there a branch of engineering I could study
that would relate to a career in journalism and
mass communications?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE QUAYLA
A. IN PA
Are women that study in these [SET] fields discriminated against?
If So How?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELI
IN MAUI
Why is it that mostly everything in this material world is
a Conspiracy?For an example baby diapers have fibers glass
pieces that give baby rashes so that cream businesses can
have costumers.If its for money then ... [that is] pretty
sad. We care more about money than health......
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
IN AR
Why is it that when you have some sort of Mint in your mouth
the air (around your mouth) seems to feel cooler than what
it actually is?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHANNON
L. IN NJ
In my class on every Friday, we work on a project for TSA
technology
Student Association. We are to come up with a problem in the
medical field
that we can come up with a solution to the problem. Originally
my group was
going to make a new stretcher design but because we cannot
get a stretcher
to work on, we have decided that it might not work. I have
thought about
this: When one breaks their arm, after it is set doctors put
you in a soft
cast before a hard Cast. If we can get 3 blood pressure cuffs
and place
them in a row to help us design a new soft cast. As the swelling
goes down
on your arm or the pain increases, you can pump the new cast
up to lessen
the pain and it still will be immobilized at the same time.
If you have any
suggestion or comments on how u think I should do this please
let me know.
The deadline for TSA completion is in early march, which does
not give us
much time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO
C. IN CA
Hi,
I want to get an internship job for the summer 2003 in the
architecture field, I wonder if there are any opportunities
for me around the Oakland area?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I was wondering, if every gene has 2 alleles, then for skin
color, how come some people are albino? Why and how does that
happen?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN
S. IN NY
After all the media coverage, I am more confused than ever
about what happened to Columbia. While I understand the basics,
and know that NASA and other government agencies are investigating,
what has actually happened, and what is really going on?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q2.htm
******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE TAYLOR
P. IN PA
Do the mentors think that it is really harder for women to
learn technology, like you often hear, and if so is that why
there [are not] as many women [as men in technology fileds]?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE
LASHAYA W.IN PA
I'm not particularly interested in these fields (science,
math and
technology) but what sparked the interest in the mentors to
get into these
fields or professions?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN
S. IN NY
What exactly does a marine biologist do?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q5.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE TODDSHA
S. IN PA
I want to know what fields do people go into that study Biology?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q6.htm
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KIONA
A. IN PA
What has been the biggest challenge in any of these fields
for the mentors?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q7.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE MEGAN
IN VT
I am a Junior in high school. I am picking my classes for
next year
right now. I am wondering what class I should really look
into if I can not
take both of them because my classes are all filled. It is
Algebra 2 and
computer programming. I have done all my math classes and
I want to take
another one. I want to take them both because I think it will
help me in the
careers I am going for. I am going to go to college for Computer
Animation
and Graphic Design.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030217q8.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
February is African American History Month. Looking back in
history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today? All answers will be posted during the
final week of February so be sure to submit on or before February
22nd.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
How close are we to finding a cure to cystic firbrosis?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE MEGAN
IN VT
I am a Junior in high school. I am picking my classes for
next year
right now. I am wondering what class I should really look
into if I can not
take both of them because my classes are all filled. It is
Algebra 2 and
computer programming. I have done all my math classes and
I want to take
another one. I want to take them both because I think it will
help me in the
careers I am going for. I am going to go to college for Computer
Animation
and Graphic Design.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN
S. IN NY
What exactly does a marine biologist do?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I was wondering, if every gene has 2 alleles, then for skin
color, how come some people are albino? Why and how does that
happen?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JILL
D. IN KY
I am a senior in high school, and I am looking for a good
senior project.
I like math and chemistry. The project consists of a 15 min.
presentation,
a 2000 word report and 10 mentor hours. I need to stay in
my local area and my mentor needs to have knowledge of the
research topic. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN
S. IN NY
After all the media coverage, I am more confused than ever
about what happened to Columbia. While I understand the basics,
and know that NASA and other government agencies are investigating,
what has actually happened, and what is really going on?
******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
O-B IN MAUI, HI
Since I was young I was amazed by the NSA(National Security
Agency).I still am! I would really like to join the Agency,
but I dont know in want kind of field I would like to be in.
I would like a position were I can organize, direct people,and
use my creativity to get me there. I seriously dont know what
I should do.......Can any mentors help with this question?
******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I recently heard that each space mission requires about 15,000
people to
make it happen, Is this true?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT
H. IN CA
Is there a branch of engineering I could study
that would relate to a career in journalism and
mass communications?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE TAYLOR
P. IN PA
Do the mentors think that it is really harder for women to
learn technology, like you often hear, and if so is that why
there [are not] as many women [as men in technology fileds]?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE LaShaya
W. in PA
I'm not particularly interested in these fields (science,
math and
technology) but what sparked the interest in the mentors to
get into these
fields or professions?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE TODDSHA
S. IN PA
I want to know what fields do people go into that study Biology?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE QUAYLA
A. IN PA
Are women that study in these [SET] fields discriminated against?
If So How?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE KIONA
A. IN PA
What has been the biggest challenge in any of these fields
for the mentors?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELI
IN MAUI
Why is it that mostly everything in this material world is
a Conspiracy?For an example baby diapers have fibers glass
pieces that give baby rashes so that cream businesses can
have costumers.If its for money then ... [that is] pretty
sad. We care more about money than health......
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
IN AR
Why is it that when you have some sort of Mint in your mouth
the air (around your mouth) seems to feel cooler than what
it actually is?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHANNON
L. IN NJ
In my class on every Friday, we work on a project for TSA
technology
Student Association. We are to come up with a problem in the
medical field
that we can come up with a solution to the problem. Originally
my group was
going to make a new stretcher design but because we cannot
get a stretcher
to work on, we have decided that it might not work. I have
thought about
this: When one breaks their arm, after it is set doctors put
you in a soft
cast before a hard Cast. If we can get 3 blood pressure cuffs
and place
them in a row to help us design a new soft cast. As the swelling
goes down
on your arm or the pain increases, you can pump the new cast
up to lessen
the pain and it still will be immobilized at the same time.
If you have any
suggestion or comments on how u think I should do this please
let me know.
The deadline for TSA completion is in early march, which does
not give us
much time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO
C. IN CA
Hi,I want to get an internship job for the summer 2003 in
the architecture field, I wonder if there are any opportunities
for me around the Oakland area?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE TERESA
L. IN KY
I heard that when the space shuttle Columbia left earth, part
of the shuttle wing was hurt. So why did they let them leave
earth without repairing the wing? Even though that might not
be the cause, but wouldn't that be considered dangerous?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030214q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
U-M IN CA
Could we hear some mentors' opinions on the
moral/political aspects of their field of specialty or
SET in general? (What moral/political dilemmas do you
face at work, and how do you deal with them?)
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030214q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMBER
S. IN HI
Hi everyone
I am really leaning towards becoming a doctor
specializing in emergency medicine or a nurse
specializing in emergency medicine and attend college
in Pennsylvania somewhere. Is there anyone who has
gone to college in PA and is in this field that could
give me their outlook on the whole experience?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030214q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
G. IN NY
I want to know if any of the mentors are forensic scientists?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030214q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE SNOWTIKA
G. IN NY
How does a toaster work?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030214q5.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
February is African American History Month. Looking back in
history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today? All answers will be posted during the
final week of February so be sure to submit on or before February
22nd.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH
U-M IN CA
Could we hear some mentors' opinions on the
moral/political aspects of their field of specialty or
SET in general? (What moral/political dilemmas do you
face at work, and how do you deal with them?)
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELI
IN MAUI
Why is it that mostly everything in this material world is
a Conspiracy?For an example baby diapers have fibers glass
pieces that give baby rashes so that cream businesses can
have costumers.If its for money then ... [that is] pretty
sad. We care more about money than health......
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
IN AR
Why is it that when you have some sort of Mint in your mouth
the air (around your mouth) seems to feel cooler than what
it actually is?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHANNON
L. IN NJ
In my class on every Friday, we work on a project for TSA
technology
Student Association. We are to come up with a problem in the
medical field
that we can come up with a solution to the problem. Originally
my group was
going to make a new stretcher design but because we cannot
get a stretcher
to work on, we have decided that it might not work. I have
thought about
this: When one breaks their arm, after it is set doctors put
you in a soft
cast before a hard Cast. If we can get 3 blood pressure cuffs
and place
them in a row to help us design a new soft cast. As the swelling
goes down
on your arm or the pain increases, you can pump the new cast
up to lessen
the pain and it still will be immobilized at the same time.
If you have any
suggestion or comments on how u think I should do this please
let me know.
The deadline for TSA completion is in early march, which does
not give us
much time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE TERESA
L. IN KY
I heard that when the space shuttle Columbia left earth, part
of the shuttle wing was hurt. So why did they let them leave
earth without repairing the wing? Even though that might not
be the cause, but wouldn't that be considered dangerous?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMBER
S. IN HIHi everyone
I am really leaning towards becoming a doctor
specializing in emergency medicine or a nurse
specializing in emergency medicine and attend college
in Pennsylvania somewhere. Is there anyone who has
gone to college in PA and is in this field that could
give me their outlook on the whole experience?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
G. IN NY
I want to know if any of the mentors are forensic scientists?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO
C. IN CA
Hi,
I want to get an internship job for the summer 2003 in the
architecture field, I wonder if there are any opportunities
for me around the Oakland area?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN
R. IN KY
In Kentucky, there is going to be a major budget cut
in education. Because of this, my school might take
away all AP classes offered. I was wondering, are
there any other classes I could take that would
challenge me more than the regular ones?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARCIA
G. IN MA
Most of my friends think Science, Engineering
and Technology are boring. How can I convince
them it is really fun?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM KATRINA IN
CO
I want to make a career in the Architecture and Interior Design
field, and
my question is what major should be for this goal, and what
courses I
should be taking. I can not decide what is better: Architecture
or Civil
Engineering. Thank you.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN
R. IN NJ
I wanted to know if I should take anatomy next year in h.s
(I'm a sophomore), and I want to be a veterinarian. So will
that help me to make my decision about my career? And what
about Marine Biology?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE
O. IN WA
I am interested photography and I now have an interest in
the field of
technology, perhaps web design in particular. But I don't
know what kind
of a career/job I could pursue in the field of technology,
whereas I can
analyze, give opinions, and create a foundation for a website
or whatnot.
If anyone can help give me a sense of direction of which job
I might
enjoy doing and can do particularly well in, please let me
know. Anything
will help. Thank you!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q5.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE
S. IN NY
Is there much gender discrimination in medical fields of any
kind (eg: veterinary study)?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q6.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISE
M. IN NY
Why can't you boil water in a syringe?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q7.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE
IN CA
What courses in college should you take if you would like
to be a part of NASA?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q8.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA
R. IN NJ
I just wanted to know if there is anyone who can tell me more
about the field of forensic chemistry.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q9.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE SNOWTIKA
G. IN NY
How does a toaster work?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q10.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE ADRIANNA
M. IN NJ
I just want to know if anyone knows about any good science
or medical based
summer programs?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q11.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA
Z. IN CA
I have a telescope, a mead model ETX-60AT, and I have been
unable to really
get it to work correctly. I was wondering if anyone has any
suggestions of
how to use it or where in the bay area to go where I can try.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030212q12.htm
********************
END
*******************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR FEBRUARY 11, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please send in your name and state of residence at the bottom
of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest answers are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web site http://www.gem-set.org
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
February is African American History Month. Looking back in
history, who is your favorite African American Scientist?
When did he/she live? Why is that person's research
important to us today? All answers will be posted during the
final week of February so be sure to submit on or before February
22nd.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*****************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN
R. IN KY
In Kentucky, there is going to be a major budget cut
in education. Because of this, my school might take
away all AP classes offered. I was wondering, are
there any other classes I could take that would
challenege me more than the regular ones?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARCIA
G. IN MA
Most of my friends think Science, Engineering
and Technology are boring. How can I convince
them it is really fun?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM SHANNON L.
IN NJ
In my class on every Friday, we work on a project for TSA
technology
Student Association. We are to come up with a problem in the
medical field
that we can come up with a solution to the problem. Originally
my group was
going to make a new stretcher design but because we cannot
get a stretcher
to work on, we have decided that it might not work. I have
thought about
this: When one breaks their arm, after it is set doctors put
you in a soft
cast before a hard Cast. If we can get 3 blood pressure cuffs
and place
them in a row to help us design a new soft cast. As the swelling
goes down
on your arm or the pain increases, you can pump the new cast
up to lessen
the pain and it still will be immobilized at the same time.
If you have any
suggestion or comments on how u think I should do this please
let me know.
The deadline for TSA completion is in early march, which does
not give us
much time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM KATRINA IN
CO
I want to make a career in the Architecture and Interior Design
field, and
my question is what major should be for this goal, and what
courses I
should be taking. I can not decide what is better: Architecture
or Civil
Engineering. Thank you.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE TERESA
L. IN KY
I heard that when the space shuttle Columbia left earth, part
of the shuttle wing was hurt. So why did they let them leave
earth without repairing the wing? Even though that might not
be the cause, but wouldn't that be considered dangerous?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN
R. IN NJ
I wanted to know if I should take anatomy next year in h.s
(I'm a sophomore), and I want to be a veterinarian. So will
that help me to make my decision about my career? And what
about Marine Biology?********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE
O. IN WA
I am interested photography and I now have an interest in
the field of
technology, perhaps web design in particular. But I don't
know what kind
of a career/job I could pursue in the field of technology,
whereas I can
analyze, give opinions, and create a foundation for a website
or whatnot.
If anyone can help give me a sense of direction of which job
I might
enjoy doing and can do particularly well in, please let me
know. Anything
will help. Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE
S. IN NY
Is there much gender discrimination in medical fields of any
kind (eg: veterinary study)?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISE
M. IN NY
Why can't you boil water in a syringe?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE
IN CA
What courses in college should you take if you would like
to be a part of NASA?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMBER
S. IN HI
Hi everyone
I am really leaning towards becoming a doctor
specializing in emergency medicine or a nurse
specializing in emergency medicine and attend college
in Pennsylvania somewhere. Is there anyone who has
gone to college in PA and is in this field that could
give me their outlook on the whole experience?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA
R. IN NJ
I just wanted to know if there is anyone who can tell me more
about the field of forensic chemistry.
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
G. IN NY
I want to know if any of the mentors are forensic scientists?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE SNOWTIKA
G. IN NY
How does a toaster work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO
C. IN CA
Hi,
I want to get an internship job for the summer 2003 in the
architecture field, I wonder if there are any opportunities
for me around the Oakland area?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE ADRIANNA
M. IN NJ
I just want to know if anyone knows about any good science
or medical based
summer programs?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA
Z. IN CA
I have a telescope, a mead model ETX-60AT, and I have been
unable to really
get it to work correctly. I was wondering if anyone has any
suggestions of
how to use it or where in the bay area to go where I can try.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE JACQUE
S. IN HI
I am having some difficulties with some pictures I want to
be able to send to my friends through yahoomail. I received
the picture through yahoomail from a friend, which she got
off her digital camera. The first thing i tried was to forward
the pictures... which did not work because it was too big.
So I tried to forward one picture at a time.. still too big.
It needs to be smaller than 1000k, and it is currently at
5000k. I have no idea how to make this picture smaller. I
need some ideas! Thank you for your time!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030210q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE PATRICE
IN MO
What could I do to help me in what I would like to do when
I graduate from high school which is be in the Cosmetology
field?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030210q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE LIZ
IN CO
I want to be a pilot and major in aerospace engineer |
