QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
Q:  FORTUNE.com has highlighted several of the most powerful women in business and listed them at http://www.fortune.com/fortune/powerwomen/0,15940,,00.html. After reviewing this list, how many of these women have some experience in science, engineering, and/or technology?
Bonus question: Pick a company that sounds interesting to you and find out what the salary is of the most powerful woman at that company.

December 6, 2002
A: ALL of the FORTUNE.com most powerful women have some experience in science, engineering and technology. In a leadership position such as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or President, the leader must know some science, engineering, and technology. Even if that is not their expertise or their college major, they must know enough to hire quality staff in those areas.

Several respondents counted the number of companies that provide science, engineering, or technology services, but keep in mind ALL these companies utilize science, engineering and technology to make its own operations runs smoothly and efficiently.

The GEM-Scholars this week are:Alexis K. in VA, Ivy H. in WA, Josie M. in CA, Kathryn T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kelly V. in NJ, Lisa R. in PA, Maggie K.in CT, Ruth O. in NH

BONUS QUESTION:
Two scholars (Alexis K. and Kathryn T.)reported on Oprah Winfrey's salary of $20-$30 million per year. Her net worth as owner of the media empire Harpo Inc. is approximately $900 million.

Kelly B. in PA reported on Meg Whitman's salary at EBay. She earns approximately $195,000 salary plus $97,500 in bonuses.