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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 30, 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: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN
B. IN CA
What SET fields are involved in music and the music industry
(like in
making the computers/machines that record and edit music or
distributing
music, or in designing instruments, etc)?
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE STACEY
B. IN NJ
Do you agree with the idea that most females prefer
engineering for service or social issues? Are the
majority of female engineers in the medical area?
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Q: (Initially posed on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELIZABETH
A. IN C0
Would I have to take Physics for the Bio Tech field that I
have chosen to be my career choice?
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
Science, tech and engineering careers seem to need team working
type people.
In school we do all kinds of "group work" and it
is usually a big pain.
Group work is a pain because everyone is given the same grade
for the final
project and teachers do not care if people in the group did
their share (or
did it well) or not. All it takes is one person to mess it
up. I don't
want my grade to suffer because someone else doesn't want
to work.
Sometimes I get tired of doing other peoples work in group
projects and am
not happy when I see them get a grade that I earned. I noticed
that
teachers usually try to mix hard working students with not
motivated people
and also "smart" people with people who struggle.
I think that I get put
into the position to be the teacher so the teacher doesn't
have to teach. I
actually like to teach, but I don't like doing the teachers
work and I don't
like trying to earn the grade for more than myself because
I have to
compensate for others or pay the price for their unwillingness
to their
part. I also love to be in groups with people who are motivated
and want to
contribute and try to contribute even if what they give is
less than someone
else, but I am tired of being in unbalanced groups. I think
that it should
be illegal for teachers to make kids do teacher work. Has
anyone else
noticed that teachers get their own salaries and their own
promotions and their own jobs and their own evaluations and
stuff like that without paying
the price for other teachers good or bad work? They don't
suffer the
consequences of other teachers not doing their job. I don't
think that a
teachers evaluation report card has "grades" that
are based on other peoples
work. Okay, there is a question in all this. Maybe two. Maybe
more! If
team work is so important in SET stuff, when you have a project
to do with
other people, does everyone really do what they are supposed
to do? Do
people try to take credit for your ideas or your work? Do
people not do what
they are supposed to but then try to say that they did do
their work? Well,
I guess I want to know that this school group work will actually
stop being
such a problem and if it will, when? In college? Later? Am
I the only one
who thinks group work in school is usually a stinky deal?
Or that group work
doesn't build character but gets everyone crabby with each
other and can
just end up giving you a bad grade you didn't earn?
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Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE JULIE
K. IN CO
I am very interested in marine biology and I would like to
find out more
about it. The following are some questions that I have about
this particular
career: How many years should I expect to attend college if
I want to become
a marine biologist? Are there a variety of jobs to choose
from when pursuing
a career in marine biology and if so, what might those jobs
be? What is the
pay like for a marine biologist? If I was to pursue a career
in marine
biology, can I expect it to be a promising job? What kind
of classes should I
take and how challenging would they be? Lastly, are there
any good colleges
that you know of in Hawaii that would have classes for marine
biology?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE HALEY
R. IN CO
Are there roller coaster engineers? If so what field of engineering
do they
pertain to?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030430q1.htm
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Q: ( Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON
R. IN KY
Are there any jobs that have to do with social work and science
both? If so what are they?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030430q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA
R. IN VA
Why is "full spectrum light" better for you? My
mom always tells me that I
need to go outside after using indoor lights in order to refocus
on reading.
Does it really help?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030430q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 29, 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: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE HALEY
R. IN CO
Are there roller coaster engineers? If so what field of engineering
do they
pertain to?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE JULIE
K. IN CO
I am very interested in marine biology and I would like to
find out more
about it. The following are some questions that I have about
this particular
career: How many years should I expect to attend college if
I want to become
a marine biologist? Are there a variety of jobs to choose
from when pursuing
a career in marine biology and if so, what might those jobs
be? What is the
pay like for a marine biologist? If I was to pursue a career
in marine
biology, can I expect it to be a promising job? What kind
of classes should I
take and how challenging would they be? Lastly, are there
any good colleges
that you know of in Hawaii that would have classes for marine
biology?
********************
Q: ( Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON
R. IN KY
Are there any jobs that have to do with social work and science
both? If so what are they?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA
R. IN VA
Why is "full spectrum light" better for you? My
mom always tells me that I
need to go outside after using indoor lights in order to refocus
on reading.
Does it really help?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE
K. IN TX
I am originally from the UK and consequently do not understand
about
colleges in the US. I am confused about basically the whole
system. I
know that in the UK you do a 3-year course in whatever subject
you
choose, but I have heard that in the US the first degree is
not so
specific. If anyone could help me shed some light on this
or direct me
somewhere were I could find information about this, it would
make things
much easier for me.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030429q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL
O. IN TX
Hi, I was wondering if you know any information on how a
teenage girl should go about getting a job? I'm in desperate
need of
a job. [Please send ideas for first time job hunters in the
fields of SET]
Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030429q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
N. IN AR
What are some SET careers that have the lowest female employment
rate, and why do you think this is?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030429q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2002 FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I had my heart set on college, and have now found
out that I can't afford it. I'm thinking of
taking courses at a community college. Do you
think this is a good idea or should I try
something else?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030429q4.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 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: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE HALEY
R. IN CO
Are there roller coaster engineers? If so what field of engineering
do they
pertain to?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE JULIE
K. IN CO
I am very interested in marine biology and I would like to
find out more
about it. The following are some questions that I have about
this particular
career: How many years should I expect to attend college if
I want to become
a marine biologist? Are there a variety of jobs to choose
from when pursuing
a career in marine biology and if so, what might those jobs
be? What is the
pay like for a marine biologist? If I was to pursue a career
in marine
biology, can I expect it to be a promising job? What kind
of classes should I
take and how challenging would they be? Lastly, are there
any good colleges
that you know of in Hawaii that would have classes for marine
biology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE
K. IN TX
I am originally from the UK and consequently do not understand
about
colleges in the US. I am confused about basically the whole
system. I
know that in the UK you do a 3-year course in whatever subject
you
choose, but I have heard that in the US the first degree is
not so
specific. If anyone could help me shed some light on this
or direct me
somewhere were I could find information about this, it would
make things
much easier for me.
********************
Q: ( Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON
R. IN KY
Are there any jobs that have to do with social work and science
both? If so what are they?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL
O. IN TX
Hi, I was wondering if you know any information on how a
teenage girl should go about getting a job? I'm in desperate
need of
a job. [Please send ideas for first time job hunters in the
fields of SET]
Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA
R. IN VA
Why is "full spectrum light" better for you? My
mom always tells me that I
need to go outside after using indoor lights in order to refocus
on reading. Does it really help?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY
B. IN PA
Will Java Scripting help me in the health care field? What
career paths is
this class usually taken in preparation for?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030428q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
N. IN AR
What are some SET careers that have the lowest female employment
rate, and why do you think this is?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030428q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2002 FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I had my heart set on college, and have now found
out that I can't afford it. I'm thinking of
taking courses at a community college. Do you
think this is a good idea or should I try
something else?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030428q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 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: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL
O. IN TX
Hi, I was wondering if you know any information on how a
teenage girl should go about getting a job? I'm in desperate
need of
a job. [Please send ideas for first time job hunters in the
fields of SET]
Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY
B. IN PA
Will Java Scripting help me in the health care field? What
career paths is
this class usually taken in preparation for?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA
R. IN VA
Why is "full spectrum light" better for you? My
mom always tells me that I
need to go outside after using indoor lights in order to refocus
on reading.
Does it really help?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
N. IN AR
What are some SET careers that have the lowest female employment
rate, and why do you think this is?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2002 FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I had my heart set on college, and have now found
out that I can't afford it. I'm thinking of
taking courses at a community college. Do you
think this is a good idea or should I try
something else?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030425q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CORA G.
IN MO
Someday I will either be a nurse or a school teacher. What
classes could I take in High School which would prepare me
for either career, and what are the starting salaries for
each field?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030425q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I am interested in attending a summer program in my area,
but it
does not offer financial aide. Can you please direct me to
an organization
that gives scholarships for summer programs?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030425q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NYI was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring
internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030425q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030425q5.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
When I first started into GEM SET, I had not thought about
going into a SET
career. I wanted to be a game designer. Okay that's technology,
but the
just for fun type. Since I logged on I have decided that SET
careers are
definitely my direction. But now I want to do a million things.
I would
like to be a game designer, naturalist, neuro-something,
ecologist/conservationist, geophysicist, and work in a cold
region part of
the year and with horses part of the year, write novels, draw
animals, and...
Well, there is my new problem; I want to do everything! What
can I do to
figure out what to do? Can I have one SET career for a while
then add
another? Is this realistic with SET careers?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030425q6.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 23, 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: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA
R. IN VA
Why is "full spectrum light" better for you? My
mom always tells me that I
need to go outside after using indoor lights in order to refocus
on reading.
Does it really help?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 23, 2002 FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I had my heart set on college, and have now found
out that I can't afford it. I'm thinking of
taking courses at a community college. Do you
think this is a good idea or should I try
something else?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CORA G.
IN MO
Someday I will either be a nurse or a school teacher. What
classes could I take in High School which would prepare me
for either career, and what are the starting salaries for
each field?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
N. IN AR
What are some SET careers that have the lowest female employment
rate, and why do you think this is?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I am interested in attending a summer program in my area,
but it
does not offer financial aide. Can you please direct me to
an organization
that gives scholarships for summer programs?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN NY
When I first started into GEM SET, I had not thought about
going into a SET
career. I wanted to be a game designer. Okay that's technology,
but the
just for fun type. Since I logged on I have decided that SET
careers are
definitely my direction. But now I want to do a million things.
I would like to be a game designer, naturalist, neuro-something,
ecologist/conservationist, geophysicist, and work in a cold
region part of
the year and with horses part of the year, write novels, draw
animals, and...
Well, there is my new problem; I want to do everything! What
can I do to
figure out what to do? Can I have one SET career for a while
then add
another? Is this realistic with SET careers?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030422q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 22, 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: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CORA G.
IN MO
Someday I will either be a nurse or a school teacher. What
classes could I take in High School which would prepare me
for either career, and what are the starting salaries for
each field?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
N. IN AR
What are some SET careers that have the lowest female employment
rate, and why do you think this is?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I am interested in attending a summer program in my area,
but it
does not offer financial aide. Can you please direct me to
an organization
that gives scholarships for summer programs?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN NY
When I first started into GEM SET, I had not thought about
going into a SET
career. I wanted to be a game designer. Okay that's technology,
but the
just for fun type. Since I logged on I have decided that SET
careers are
definately my direction. But now I want to do a million things.
I would
like to be a game designer, naturalist, neuro-something,
ecologist/conservationist, geophysicist, and work in a cold
region part of
the year and with horses part of the year, write novels, draw
animals, and...
Well, there is my new problem; I want to do everything! What
can I do to
figure out what to do? Can I have one SET career for a while
then add
another? Is this realistic with SET careers?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030422q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 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:
Q: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY
N. IN AR
What are some SET careers that have the lowest female employment
rate, and why do you think this is?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I am interested in attending a summer program in my area,
but it
does not offer financial aide. Can you please direct me to
an organization
that gives scholarships for summer programs?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN NY
When I first started into GEM SET, I had not thought about
going into a SET
career. I wanted to be a game designer. Okay that's technology,
but the
just for fun type. Since I logged on I have decided that SET
careers are
definately my direction. But now I want to do a million things.
I would
like to be a game designer, naturalist, neuro-something,
ecologist/conservationist, geophysicist, and work in a cold
region part of
the year and with horses part of the year, write novels, draw
animals, and...
Well, there is my new problem; I want to do everything! What
can I do to
figure out what to do? Can I have one SET career for a while
then add
another? Is this realistic with SET careers?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABIGAIL
W. IN NY
I was wondering if the amount of people that go into a science,
engineering
or technology careers has increased or decreased in the last
few years?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030421q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
What is the difference (or is there a difference) between
a neurophysicist,
neurologist, neuropsychologist, and neurosurgeon? Are there
other kinds of
"neuro"? What does a person study to become each
of these (because I think
you study somewhat different things)?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030421q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA
B. IN CA
What are some fields that combine engineering and geology
(the study of rocks and minerals)?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030421q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE KIONA
A. IN PA
I want know what is the fastest growing field?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030421q4.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 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:
Q: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABIGAIL
W. IN NY
I was wondering if the amount of people that go into a science,
engineering
or technology careers has increased or decreased in the last
few years?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
What is the difference (or is there a difference) between
a neurophysicist,
neurologist, neuropsychologist, and neurosurgeon? Are there
other kinds of
"neuro"? What does a person study to become each
of these (because I think
you study somewhat different things)?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA
B. IN CA
What are some fields that combine engineering and geology
(the study of rocks and minerals)?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030418q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE JASMINE
S. IN PA
I like science, but will it be hard to find a job after I
get out of college [if I choose a science major]?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030418q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTINA
B. IN PA
Why does it take so long for you to get out of school when
you
go into these fields?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030418q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE KIONA
A. IN PA
I want know what is the fastest growing field?
A: http://www.uic/edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030418q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL
C. IN MA
What makes snowflakes stick together? Is it a chemical reaction?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030418q5.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 16, 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: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree.
(Hint: you will have to read their biographies located on
the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA
B. IN CA
What are some fields that combine engineering and geology
(the study of rocks and minerals)?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE JASMINE
S. IN PA
I like science, but will it be hard to find a job after I
get out of college [if I choose a science major]?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTINA
B. IN PA
Why does it take so long for you to get out of school when
you
go into these fields?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE KIONA
A. IN PA
I want know what is the fastest growing field?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL
C. IN MA
What makes snowflakes stick together? Is it a chemical reaction?
******************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE CASSIE
C. IN UT
I am interested in graduate school for criminology or forensic
science, but the only one that I know much about is Weber
State University in Utah. What are some good schools for this
sort of study and where are they located?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030416q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE HUIYU
IN WA
I'm considering making my major "applied math" since
I love math more than
any other subject. Do you know what colleges have nice environments
for
studying math?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030416q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN PA & NJ
What do you do in the Science, Engineering, and Technology
camps?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030416q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030416q4.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 15, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Anita Borg, a Silicon Valley pioneer who served
as a mentor to many women, died last week from brain cancer.
Borg combined her passions for feminism and technology with
uncommon organizational skill to advocate for more women in
tech -- as well as products that are relevant to women's lives.
To read more about this engineer who took her passion and
applied it to changing the world of technology click on the
link below:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030414q1.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored
or minored in computer science?
Bonus points if you can also name the college where they earned
the degree. (Hint: you will have to read their biographies
located on the GEM-SET web site!)
Prize winner will receive a GEM-SET back pack. Submit your
answer on or before April 30th to be eligible for the prize
drawing. Correct answers and prize winner will be announce
on May 1st.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE CASSIE
C. IN UT
I am interested in graduate school for criminology or forensic
science, but the only one that I know much about is Weber
State University in Utah. What are some good schools for this
sort of study and where are they located?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE HUIYU
IN WA
I'm considering making my major "applied math" since
I love math more than
any other subject. Do you know what colleges have nice environments
for
studying math?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN PA & NJ
What do you do in the Science, Engineering, and Technology
camps?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA
N. IN MO
What classes do you need to take to become an Astronomer?
I am interested in the stars and planets.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030415q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Anita Borg, a Silicon Valley pioneer who served
as a mentor to many women, died last week from brain cancer.
Borg combined her passions for feminism and technology with
uncommon organizational skill to advocate for more women in
tech -- as well as products that are relevant to women's lives.
To read more about this engineer who took her passion and
applied it to changing the world of technology click on the
link below:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030414q1.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: What percentage of the Earth is covered by water?
A: Approximately 72%-75% of the Earth is covered by water.
Congratulations to all the GEM-Scholars who sent in the correct
answer.
(See list of scholars at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030414q2.htm)
The winner of the beach bag prize drawing is Bao C. in California!
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA
N. IN MO
What classes do you need to take to become an Astronomer?
I am interested in the stars and planets.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE HUIYU
IN WA
I'm considering making my major "applied math" since
I love math more than
any other subject. Do you know what colleges have nice environments
for
studying math?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN PA & NJ
What do you do in the Science, Engineering, and Technology
camps?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030414q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N.
IN AR
I am majoring in Meteorology. What are some good minors to
consider?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030414q4.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 10, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are
now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps
recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
Thanks to Dolores Bischof for notifying us about The ARRID
TOTAL WOMEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. For more info.
click here: http://www.totalwoman.org/
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: What percentage of the earth is covered by water?
Send in your response on or before APRIL 12th to be eligible
for this week's prize, a tote bag, perfect for packing your
swim suit and towel for the beach! Winner will be announced
on APRIL 14th.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN PA & NJ
What do you do in the Science, Engineering, and Technology
camps?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N.
IN AR
I am majoring in Meteorology. What are some good minors to
consider?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISE M.
IN NY
I am considering a career in research science, what high school
classes
should I take?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030410q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISE M.
IN NY
How does the ball on the computer mouse sense change in direction?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030410q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
What is a geophysicist? What are the steps (classes to take)
to becoming
one starting in high school, then undergraduate, then graduate
school.
Second question relating to the first: are there many things
a person can do
with this training and what are the many ways?
Third question: how many geophysicists are there in the United
States and
how many are females?
Fourth question: What regions of the world are geophysicists
needed and are
there many opportunities in the polar and arctic regions?
Another question: I am interested in doing science in very
cold regions. I
have learned how to scuba dive and will take cold water scuba
training one
of these days (got to get enough babysitting money!). I was
selected to
attend a dog sled training program with Girl Scouts at the
end of the year.
In addition to scuba and dog sledding, what other things can
you think of
that would be helpful for me to learn to I am better equipped
to do science
in the cold?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030410q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 9, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are
now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps
recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
Thanks to Dolores Bischof for notifying us about The ARRID
TOTAL WOMEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. For more info.
click here: http://www.totalwoman.org/
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: What percentage of the earth is covered by water?
Send in your response on or before APRIL 12th to be eligible
for this week's prize, a tote bag, perfect for packing your
swim suit and towel for the beach! Winner will be announced
on APRIL 14th.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISE M.
IN NY
I am considering a career in research science, what high school
classes
should I take?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISE M.
IN NY
How does the ball on the computer mouse sense change in direction?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
What is a geophysicist? What are the steps (classes to take)
to becoming
one starting in high school, then undergraduate, then graduate
school.
Second question relating to the first: are there many things
a person can do
with this training and what are the many ways?
Third question: how many geophysicists are there in the United
States and
how many are females?
Fourth question: What regions of the world are geophysicists
needed and are
there many opportunities in the polar and arctic regions?
Another question: I am interested in doing science in very
cold regions. I
have learned how to scuba dive and will take cold water scuba
training one
of these days (got to get enough babysitting money!). I was
selected to
attend a dog sled training program with Girl Scouts at the
end of the year.
In addition to scuba and dog sledding, what other things can
you think of
that would be helpful for me to learn to I am better equipped
to do science
in the cold?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N.
IN AR
I am majoring in Meteorology. What are some good minors to
consider?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
IN MAUI, HI
How can FBI agents just find a finger print [of the targeted
person] in a room and not detect all the other finger prints
that were left behind by other people? Is there a time line
for finger prints?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030409q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C.
IN MA
What makes rock candy crystallize and look like geology rock
formations?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030409q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALMIRA
S. IN NY
Technology has recently allowed us, or is beginning to allow
us to not only
talk on the phone, but to also send a picture of yourself,
so you are in a
way watching a movie clip of who you are speaking to. I understand
how you
can talk on the phone, but how does this technology work?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030409q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH
E. IN MA
What do the technology futurist believe will be the technology
and engineering challenge in the year 2004?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030409q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE
IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design
program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list
with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest
to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you
mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best
concerning
their design program?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030409q5.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 8, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are
now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps
recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
Thanks to Dolores Bischof for notifying us about The ARRID
TOTAL WOMEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. For more info.
click here: http://www.totalwoman.org/
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: What percentage of the earth is covered by water?
Send in your response on or before APRIL 12th to be eligible
for this week's prize, a tote bag, perfect for packing your
swim suit and towel for the beach! Winner will be announced
on APRIL 14th.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
What is a geophysicist? What are the steps (classes to take)
to becoming
one starting in high school, then undergraduate, then graduate
school.
Second question relating to the first: are there many things
a person can do
with this training and what are the many ways?
Third question: how many geophysicists are there in the United
States and
how many are females?
Fourth question: What regions of the world are geophysicists
needed and are
there many opportunities in the polar and arctic regions?
Another question: I am interested in doing science in very
cold regions. I
have learned how to scuba dive and will take cold water scuba
training one
of these days (got to get enough babysitting money!). I was
selected to
attend a dog sled training program with Girl Scouts at the
end of the year.
In addition to scuba and dog sledding, what other things can
you think of
that would be helpful for me to learn to I am better equipped
to do science
in the cold?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C.
IN MA
What makes rock candy crystallize and look like geology rock
formations?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N.
IN AR
I am majoring in Meteorology. What are some good minors to
consider?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
IN MAUI, HI
How can FBI agents just find a finger print [of the targeted
person] in a room and not detect all the other finger prints
that were left behind by other people? Is there a time line
for finger prints?
********************Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003)
FROM MENTEE ALMIRA S. IN NY
Technology has recently allowed us, or is beginning to allow
us to not only
talk on the phone, but to also send a picture of yourself,
so you are in a
way watching a movie clip of who you are speaking to. I understand
how you
can talk on the phone, but how does this technology work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH
E. IN MA
What do the technology futurist believe will be the technology
and engineering challenge in the year 2004?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE
IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design
program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list
with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest
to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you
mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best
concerning
their design program?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALYSSA
IN CO
I took the pre-SAT (PSAT) and pre-ACT (PLAN) tests earlier
this year and said
that I was interested in engineering on the career survey.
Now dozens of
colleges have sent me letters, each saying that they have
one of the top
engineering schools in the country. What are really the best
engineering
schools? Where can I find an unbiased list of good engineering
schools?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030408q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 7, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are
now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps
recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
Thanks to Dolores Bischof for notifying us about The ARRID
TOTAL WOMEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. For more info.
click here: http://www.totalwoman.org/
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: What percentage of the earth is covered by water?
Send in your response on or before APRIL 12th to be eligible
for this week's prize, a tote bag, perfect for packing your
swim suit and towel for the beach! Winner will be announced
on APRIL 14th.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALYSSA
IN CO
I took the pre-SAT (PSAT) and pre-ACT (PLAN) tests earlier
this year and said
that I was interested in engineering on the career survey.
Now dozens of
colleges have sent me letters, each saying that they have
one of the top
engineering schools in the country. What are really the best
engineering
schools? Where can I find an unbaised list of good engineering
schools?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 7, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N.
IN AR
I am majoring in Meteorology. What are some good minors to
consider?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
IN MAUI, HI
How can FBI agents just find a finger print [of the targeted
person] in a room and not detect all the other finger prints
that were left behind by other people? Is there a time line
for finger prints?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALMIRA
S. IN NY
Technology has recently allowed us, or is beginning to allow
us to not only
talk on the phone, but to also send a picture of yourself,
so you are in a
way watching a movie clip of who you are speaking to. I understand
how you
can talk on the phone, but how does this technology work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH
E. IN MA
What do the technology futurist believe will be the technology
and engineering challenge in the year 2004?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
*********************Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003)
FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design
program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list
with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest
to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you
mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best
concerning
their design program?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE PORSHA
C. IN CA
If I were interested in math and discovering new
mechanical things, do you think that the love for
these things would fall into being an engineer?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030403q1.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY
L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice
or
criminology?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030403q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JOSIE M.
IN CA
I have a question for the Daily Digest about
environmental engineering. What are the different
kinds of environmental engineering and what sorts of
things does each field work on? How valuable a career
is it (will environmental engineers be greatly needed
in the future)?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030403q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 3, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are
now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps
recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
Thanks to Dolores Bischof for notifying us about The ARRID
TOTAL WOMEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. For more info.
click here: http://www.totalwoman.org/
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: What percentage of the earth is covered by water?
Send in your response on or before APRIL 12th to be eligible
for this week's prize, a tote bag, perfect for packing your
swim suit and towel for the beach! Winner will be announced
on APRIL 14th.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S.
IN NJ
I live in Princeton, New Jersey. Are there any good summer
schools or
pre-college programs that offer AP computer and Math courses
near my home this
summer?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE
IN MAUI, HI
How can FBI agents just find a finger print [of the targeted
person] in a room and not detect all the other finger prints
that were left behind by other people? Is there a time line
for finger prints?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALMIRA
S. IN NY
Technology has recently allowed us, or is beginning to allow
us to not only
talk on the phone, but to also send a picture of yourself,
so you are in a
way watching a movie clip of who you are speaking to. I understand
how you
can talk on the phone, but how does this technology work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH
E. IN MA
What do the technology futurist believe will be the technology
and engineering challenge in the year 2004?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE
IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design
program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list
with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest
to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you
mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best
concerning
their design program?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE PORSHA
C. IN CA
If I were interested in math and discovering new
mechanical things, do you think that the love for
these things would fall into being an engineer?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030403q1.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY
L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice
or
criminology?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030403q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JOSIE M.
IN CA
I have a question for the Daily Digest about
environmental engineering. What are the different
kinds of environmental engineering and what sorts of
things does each field work on? How valuable a career
is it (will environmental engineers be greatly needed
in the future)?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030403q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 2, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are
now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps
recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
Thanks to Dolores Bischof for notifying us about The ARRID
TOTAL WOMEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. For more info.
click here: http://www.totalwoman.org/
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: What percentage of the earth is covered by water?
Send in your response on or before APRIL 12th to be eligible
for this week's prize, a tote bag, perfect for packing your
swim suit and towel for the beach! Winner will be announced
on APRIL 14th.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE PORSHA
C. IN CA
If I were interested in math and discovering new
mechanical things, do you think that the love for
these things would fall into being an engineer?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on April 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALMIRA
S. NY
Technology has recently allowed us, or is beginning to allow
us to not only
talk on the phone, but to also send a picture of yourself,
so you are in a
way watching a movie clip of who you are speaking to. I understand
how you
can talk on the phone, but how does this technology work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JOSIE M.
IN CA
I have a question for the Daily Digest about
environmental engineering. What are the different
kinds of environmental engineering and what sorts of
things does each field work on? How valuable a career
is it (will environmental engineers be greatly needed
in the future)?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH
E. IN MA
What do the technology futurist believe will be the technology
and engineering challenge in the year 2004?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE
IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design
program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list
with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest
to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you
mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best
concerning
their design program?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY
L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice
or
criminology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B.
IN CA
What SET is involved in making, processing, and/or packaging
food, and
getting food to the public?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030402q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C.
IN MA
What is added to colors to make them fluorescent?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030402q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I once had to research how the internet and e-mail works,
and I could only get a brief and vague explanation. How do
both of them work and how does instant messaging work?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030402q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO C.
IN CA
I need to build a dispenser bridge, and I would need to work
with a structural engineered. Do you know where I can get
that sort of tutoring?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030402q4.htm
********************
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?
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030402q5.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR APRIL 1, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are
now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps
recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
Thanks to Dolores Bischof for notifying us about The ARRID
TOTAL WOMEN OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST. For more info.
click here: http://www.totalwoman.org/
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030401q1.htm
Correct answers arrived from Alexis K. in VA, Anne M. in CA,
Ashley S. in AR, Ashley S. in TN, Ayushi R. in TX, Carrah
F. in CO, Cherina C. in CA, Chi H. in MO, Erika G. in CA,
Erin R. in KY, Ivy H. in WA, Jenny N. in AR, Katie B. in CA,
Kathryn T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kelly V. in NJ, Kunjal P.
in NY LaToshia N. in MO, Laura M. in CO, Lisa R. in PA, Maggie
K. in CT, Mia M. in CA, Sanna R. in VA, Sarah D. in IL,
Sharmila P. in WA.
Congratulations to the 3 prize winners: CARRAH, KUNJAL, &
SHARMILA!!!
Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS
will be mailed directly to your home address. Thanks to all
for participating. A new question will be posted tomorrow!
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JOSIE M.
IN CA
I have a question for the Daily Digest about
environmental engineering. What are the different
kinds of environmental engineering and what sorts of
things does each field work on? How valuable a career
is it (will environmental engineers be greatly needed
in the future)?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B.
IN CA
What SET is involved in making, processing, and/or packaging
food, and
getting food to the public?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH
E. IN MA
What do the technology futurist believe will be the technology
and engineering challenge in the year 2004?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C.
IN MA
What is added to colors to make them fluorescent?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on April 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I once had to research how the internet and e-mail works,
and i could only get a brief and vague explanation. How do
both of them work and how does instant messaging work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer
repair person, or something in that field, what classes
would you have to take in college?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO C.
IN CA
I need to build a dispenser bridge, and I would need to work
with a structural engineered. Do you know where I can get
that sort of tutoring?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE
IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design
program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list
with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest
to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you
mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best
concerning
their design program?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY
L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice
or
criminology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA
IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships
in public health? I'll be a junior next year.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA
Z. IN CA
What schools in California have good pre-med programs?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030401q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
IN NY
I am really interested in taking classes over the summer and
at home to extend my education. Can anyone suggest a good
web-site (etc.) where there are good online class for high
schoolers?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030401q3.htm
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003)FROM MENTEE ROSANA
O. IN PA
Does an engine in a car have anything to do with engineering?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030401q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY
L. IN CO
Is it possible to get just a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine
or do you
have to get a Bachelor's in Pre-Medicine first?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030401q5.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA
S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar
cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn
the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030401q6.htm
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END
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