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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 30, 2004
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WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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GEM-SET APRIL QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for STUDENT MEMBERS:
Many job forecasters predict that nanotechnology will be the
wave of the future. Can you define nanotechnology?
BONUS POINT: Name a product that utilizes nanotechnology.
(Hint: There are hundreds of possibilities in medicine, dentistry,
technology etc.)
PRIZES AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENT RESPONDERS WHO REPLY BEFORE
MAY 1st!
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Paid Summer Internship available at Girl's Best Friend Foundation
in Chicago.
DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2004 Click below for more details:
http://www.girlsbestfriend.org/artman/publish/article_118.shtml
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LOWER EAST SIDE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER CLUB AND FIELD
TRIP PHOTOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE GEM-SET WEB SITE. Click
below to view photos:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/indexregion2.htm
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Questions for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted April 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Hello, I recently conducted a research experiment to examine
if aquatic plants can help
remove nitrate and neutralize pH (acidity) of water from a
river source. I
tested the Elodea and the Cabomba (aquatic plants). Both plants
had the ability
to remove nitrates and neutralize pH, but is always removing
nitrates and
neutralizing pH a good, advantageous thing in the outside
world? What is the effect
on living organisms (plants, etc)? I also need help on understanding
what
eutrophication is, as well as oxygen-demanding wastes. Thank
you very much!
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ANGELICA
D. IN CA
What are the highest paying careers in the area of technology?
Are there more opportunities for a technology career in the
Navy or Air Force rather than in a college?
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted April 28, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JUNGMIN
P. IN CA
One of my friends is interested in [careers with] 'semiconductor'
technology and is going to study semiconductors in college.
I'm a bit interested too, but not really sure about majors
I should take for this field.
What do they study or research? What kind of science or math
classes do I have to take?
What kind of professions or jobs are available with a semiconductor
technology background?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040430q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted April 28, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER AMANDA
IN NJ
Do any of your companies utilize a team performance model?
If so, could you write in to GEM-SET about it? We have realized,
in our Women In Engineering class, how important developing
a good team and sustaining a good team over time is. [What
tips do mentors have on building an efficient and effective
team model?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040430q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 28, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for STUDENT MEMBERS:
Many job forecasters predict that nanotechnology will be the
wave of the future. Can you define nanotechnology?
BONUS POINT: Name a product that utilizes nanotechnology.
(Hint: There are hundreds of possibilities in medicine, dentistry,
technology etc.)
PRIZES AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENT RESPONDERS WHO REPLY BEFORE
MAY 1st!
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Paid Summer Internship available at Girl's Best Friend Foundation
in Chicago.
DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2004 Click below for more details:
http://www.girlsbestfriend.org/artman/publish/article_118.shtml
********************
LOWER EAST SIDE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL CAREER CLUB AND FIELD
TRIP PHOTOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE GEM-SET WEB SITE. Click
below to view photos:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/indexregion2.htm
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 28, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JUNGMIN
P. IN CA
One of my friends is interested in [careers with] 'semiconductor'
technology and is going to study semiconductors in college.
I'm a bit interested too, but not really sure about majors
I should take for this field.
What do they study or research? What kind of science or math
classes do I have to take?
What kind of professions or jobs are available with a semiconductor
technology background?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 28, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER AMANDA
IN NJ
Do any of your companies utilize a team performance model?
If so, could you write in to GEM-SET about it? We have realized,
in our Women In Engineering class, how important developing
a good team and sustaining a good team over time is. [What
tips do mentors have on building an efficient and effective
team model?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Hello, I recently conducted a research experiment to examine
if aquatic plants can help
remove nitrate and neutralize pH (acidity) of water from a
river source. I
tested the Elodea and the Cabomba (aquatic plants). Both plants
had the ability
to remove nitrates and neutralize pH, but is always removing
nitrates and
neutralizing pH a good, advantageous thing in the outside
world? What is the effect
on living organisms (plants, etc)? I also need help on understanding
what
eutrophication is, as well as oxygen-demanding wastes. Thank
you very much!
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ANGELICA
D. IN CA
What are the highest paying careers in the area of technology?
Are there more opportunities for a technology career in the
Navy or Air Force rather than in a college?
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM
STUDENT MEMBER JULIE D. IN IL
I was wondering who invented the computer and did it look
the same as is does now?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040428q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted April 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
What type of math and science would I have to take to become
a biotechnologist?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040427q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to the Virgin Islands this summer through the
Earthwatch program to help with termite and coral reef fish
research (I
don't know yet which one I will be assigned to; maybe both).
This is going
to be incredible! I will work with two scientists and will
get to learn
about real field research. Since I'm considering being a field
researcher, I
believe this trip will be highly beneficial. Before I leave,
I want to learn
more about termites and reef fish. I would like to spend some
time learning
basic stuff about these creatures. Can anybody tell me where
to find info
that's not too scientifically worded or verbose that will
help me get
started? General searching on the web hasn't been helping
much, so I'm kind
of at a loss. Thanks!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040427q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 27, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for STUDENT MEMBERS:
Many job forecasters predict that nanotechnology will be the
wave of the future. Can you define nanotechnology?
BONUS POINT: Name a product that utilizes nanotechnology.
PRIZES AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENT RESPONDERS WHO REPLY BEFORE
MAY 1st!
********************
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Paid Summer Internship available at Girl's Best Friend Foundation
in Chicago.
DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2004 Click below for more details:
http://www.girlsbestfriend.org/artman/publish/article_118.shtml
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Hello, I recently conducted a research experiment to examine
if aquatic plants can help
remove nitrate and neutralize pH (acidity) of water from a
river source. I
tested the Elodea and the Cabomba (aquatic plants). Both plants
had the ability
to remove nitrates and neutralize pH, but is always removing
nitrates and
neutralizing pH a good, advantageous thing in the outside
world? What is the effect
on living organisms (plants, etc)? I also need help on understanding
what
eutrophication is, as well as oxygen-demanding wastes. Thank
you very much!
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ANGELICA
D. IN CA
What are the highest paying careers in the area of technology?
Are there more opportunities for a technology career in the
Navy or Air Force rather than in a college?
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JULIE
D. IN IL
I was wondering who invented the computer and did it look
the same as is does now?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040427q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
What type of math and science would I have to take to become
a biotechnologist?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040427q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to the Virgin Islands this summer through the
Earthwatch program to help with termite and coral reef fish
research (I
don't know yet which one I will be assigned to; maybe both).
This is going
to be incredible! I will work with two scientists and will
get to learn
about real field research. Since I'm considering being a field
researcher, I
believe this trip will be highly beneficial. Before I leave,
I want to learn
more about termites and reef fish. I would like to spend some
time learning
basic stuff about these creatures. Can anybody tell me where
to find info
that's not too scientifically worded or verbose that will
help me get
started? General searching on the web hasn't been helping
much, so I'm kind of at a loss. Thanks!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040427q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 26, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for STUDENT MEMBERS:
Many job forecasters predict that nanotechnology will be the
wave of the future. Can you define nanotechnology?
BONUS POINT: Name a product that utilizes nanotechnology.
PRIZES AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENT RESPONDERS WHO REPLY BEFORE
MAY 1st!
********************
Paid Summer Internship available at Girl's Best Friend Foundation
in Chicago.
DEADLINE: MAY 14, 2004 Click below for more details:
http://www.girlsbestfriend.org/artman/publish/article_118.shtml
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Hello, I recently conducted a research experiment to examine
if aquatic plants can help
remove nitrate and neutralize pH (acidity) of water from a
river source. I
tested the Elodea and the Cabomba (aquatic plants). Both plants
had the ability
to remove nitrates and neutralize pH, but is always removing
nitrates and
neutralizing pH a good, advantageous thing in the outside
world? What is the effect
on living organisms (plants, etc)? I also need help on understanding
what
eutrophication is, as well as oxygen-demanding wastes. Thank
you very much!
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ANGELICA
D. IN CA
What are the highest paying careers in the area of technology?
Are there more opportunities for a technology career in the
Navy or Air Force rather than in a college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JULIE
D. IN IL
I was wondering who invented the computer and did it look
the same as is does now?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
What type of math and science would I have to take to become
a biotechnologist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to the Virgin Islands this summer through the
Earthwatch program to help with termite and coral reef fish
research (I
don't know yet which one I will be assigned to; maybe both).
This is going
to be incredible! I will work with two scientists and will
get to learn
about real field research. Since I'm considering being a field
researcher, I
believe this trip will be highly beneficial. Before I leave,
I want to learn
more about termites and reef fish. I would like to spend some
time learning
basic stuff about these creatures. Can anybody tell me where
to find info
that's not too scientifically worded or verbose that will
help me get
started? General searching on the web hasn't been helping
much, so I'm kind
of at a loss. Thanks!
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YESEUL
IN IL
What are the differences between the brains of females and
males?
I heard that females recognize images (pictures, etc.) better
than males, but males can recognize distances between 3D objects
better. [If this is true,] why is that the case?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040426q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 22, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for STUDENT MEMBERS:
Many job forecasters predict that nanotechnology will be the
wave of the future. Can you define nanotechnology?
BONUS POINT: Name a product that utilizes nanotechnology.
PRIZES AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENT RESPONDERS WHO REPLY BEFORE
MAY 1st!
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ANGELICA
D. IN CA
What are the highest paying careers in the area of technology?
Are there more opportunities for a technology career in the
Navy or Air Force rather than in a college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JULIE
D. IN IL
I was wondering who invented the computer and did it look
the same as is does now?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
What type of math and science would I have to take to become
a biotechnologist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YESEUL
IN IL
What are the differences between the brains of females and
males?
I heard that females recognize images (pictures, etc.) better
than males, but males can recognize distances between 3D objects
better. [If this is true,] why is that the case?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to the Virgin Islands this summer through the
Earthwatch program to help with termite and coral reef fish
research (I
don't know yet which one I will be assigned to; maybe both).
This is going
to be incredible! I will work with two scientists and will
get to learn
about real field research. Since I'm considering being a field
researcher, I
believe this trip will be highly beneficial. Before I leave,
I want to learn
more about termites and reef fish. I would like to spend some
time learning
basic stuff about these creatures. Can anybody tell me where
to find info
that's not too scientifically worded or verbose that will
help me get
started? General searching on the web hasn't been helping
much, so I'm kind
of at a loss. Thanks!
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K IN CA
What is the difference between cloning and genetic engineering?
Why are there so many drawbacks to both subjects, especially
cloning? What are some future [career options] in both subjects?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040422q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 21, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to
GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL EVENTS:
A Day at Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL April 24, 2004
For more detailed information, please visit our GEM-SET events
page at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/calendar.htm
or e-mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K IN CA
What is the difference between cloning and genetic engineering?
Why are there so many drawbacks to both subjects, especially
cloning? What are some future [career options] in both subjects?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
What type of math and science would I have to take to become
a biotechnologist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YESEUL
IN IL
What are the differences between the brains of females and
males?
I heard that females recognize images (pictures, etc.) better
than males, but males can recognize distances between 3D objects
better. [If this is true,] why is that the case?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to the Virgin Islands this summer through the
Earthwatch program to help with termite and coral reef fish
research (I
don't know yet which one I will be assigned to; maybe both).
This is going
to be incredible! I will work with two scientists and will
get to learn
about real field research. Since I'm considering being a field
researcher, I
believe this trip will be highly beneficial. Before I leave,
I want to learn
more about termites and reef fish. I would like to spend some
time learning
basic stuff about these creatures. Can anybody tell me where
to find info
that's not too scientifically worded or verbose that will
help me get
started? General searching on the web hasn't been helping
much, so I'm kind
of at a loss. Thanks!
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 19, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL EVENTS:
A Day at Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL April 24, 2004
For more detailed information, please visit our GEM-SET events
page at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/calendar.htm
or e-mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT YESEUL IN
IL
What are the differences between the brains of females and
males?
I heard that females recognize images (pictures, etc.) better
than males, but males can recognize distances between 3D objects
better. [If this is true,] why is that the case?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to the Virgin Islands this summer through the
Earthwatch program to help with termite and coral reef fish
research (I
don't know yet which one I will be assigned to; maybe both).
This is going
to be incredible! I will work with two scientists and will
get to learn
about real field research. Since I'm considering being a field
researcher, I
believe this trip will be highly beneficial. Before I leave,
I want to learn
more about termites and reef fish. I would like to spend some
time learning
basic stuff about these creatures. Can anybody tell me where
to find info
that's not too scientifically worded or verbose that will
help me get
started? General searching on the web hasn't been helping
much, so I'm kind
of at a loss. Thanks!
********************
Q & A
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I learned in driver's education that if a head-on collision
occurs, the car that is
going faster causes the other car to bounce backwards. If
the cars were
going the same speed, their kinetic energies would cancel
out when they
crash into each other. Here's what I would like to know: If
a head-on
between two cars is inevitable, where one car is going faster,
let's say 60
mph, and the other is going slower, 40 mph, would it better
for the slower
car to accelerate a little bit to meet the other car's force
or to brake
(This is assuming the faster car neither brakes nor speeds
up)? The reason I
ask this is because I wonder if it would be better to help
cancel out the
momentum rather than take on the entirety of the force. When
I envision the
situation in my mind, it seems like braking would be worse,
because then the
momentum of the slower car disappears and it's as if it no
longer has any
defense against the force that is about to crush it. Either
way, the outcome
isn't going to be pretty, but I'm wondering if it's at all
possible to
lessen the amount of damage.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040419q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 16, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL EVENTS:
Sally Ride Science Festival, April 17, 2004 at George Mason
University, Fairfax Campus, VA
TOY Challenge, April 15, 2004 in Raleigh, NC and April 17,
2004 at COSI in Columbus, OH
A Day at Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL April 24, 2004
For more detailed information, please visit our GEM-SET events
page at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/calendar.htm
or e-mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I learned in driver's education that if a head-on collision
occurs, the car that is
going faster causes the other car to bounce backwards. If
the cars were
going the same speed, their kinetic energies would cancel
out when they
crash into each other. Here's what I would like to know: If
a head-on
between two cars is inevitable, where one car is going faster,
let's say 60
mph, and the other is going slower, 40 mph, would it better
for the slower
car to accelerate a little bit to meet the other car's force
or to brake
(This is assuming the faster car neither brakes nor speeds
up)? The reason I
ask this is because I wonder if it would be better to help
cancel out the
momentum rather than take on the entirety of the force. When
I envision the
situation in my mind, it seems like braking would be worse,
because then the
momentum of the slower car disappears and it's as if it no
longer has any
defense against the force that is about to crush it. Either
way, the outcome
isn't going to be pretty, but I'm wondering if it's at all
possible to
lessen the amount of damage.
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to the Virgin Islands this summer through the
Earthwatch program to help with termite and coral reef fish
research (I
don't know yet which one I will be assigned to; maybe both).
This is going
to be incredible! I will work with two scientists and will
get to learn
about real field research. Since I'm considering being a field
researcher, I
believe this trip will be highly beneficial. Before I leave,
I want to learn
more about termites and reef fish. I would like to spend some
time learning
basic stuff about these creatures. Can anybody tell me where
to find info
that's not too scientifically worded or verbose that will
help me get
started? General searching on the web hasn't been helping
much, so I'm kind
of at a loss. Thanks!
********************
Q & A
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am interested in becoming a computer engineer, however,
I do not know much about the field. How much should I know,
if any, to enter the engineering field before college?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040416q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JEN
K. IN NJ
I'm a junior in high school thinking about attending a summer
program at
CMU, but I'm not sure which one to attend. I want to major
in
architecture/engineering in college. I'm trying to decide
between the APEA
program in Calculus and Physics for Engineering, which allows
me to take the
same courses college students would get, and the architecture
program which
would give me an idea of what it would be like to study architecture
in a
university. Does anyone have any suggestions over which program
I should
choose?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040416q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 15, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL EVENTS:
Sally Ride Science Festival, April 17, 2004 at George Mason
University, Fairfax Campus, VA
TOY Challenge, April 15, 2004 in Raleigh, NC and April 17,
2004 at COSI in Columbus, OH
A Day at Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL April 24, 2004
For more detailed information, please visit our GEM-SET events
page at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/calendar.htm
or e-mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am interested in becoming a computer engineer, however,
I do not know much about the field. How much should I know,
if any, to enter the engineering field before college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JEN
K. IN NJ
I'm a junior in high school thinking about attending a summer
program at
CMU, but I'm not sure which one to attend. I want to major
in
architecture/engineering in college. I'm trying to decide
between the APEA
program in Calculus and Physics for Engineering, which allows
me to take the
same courses college students would get, and the architecture
program which
would give me an idea of what it would be like to study architecture
in a
university. Does anyone have any suggestions over which program
I should
choose?
********************
Q & A
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER TRACY
N. IN TX
Hello. [How necessary are writing skills to be an orthodontist?]
I want to be an orthodontist... what does writing have to
do with it?
What are the differences between a dentist and an orthodontist?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040415q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
Dave Barry's article... talks about birds blowing up from
eating rice that is thrown at weddings. He said this was a
myth. I wonder ...how to research an issue to decide if it
is a myth or not?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040415q2.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 13, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL EVENTS:
Sally Ride Science Festival, April 17, 2004 at George Mason
University, Fairfax Campus, VA
TOY Challenge, April 15, 2004 in Raleigh, NC and April 17,
2004 at COSI in Columbus, OH
A Day at Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL April 24, 2004
For more detailed information, please visit our GEM-SET events
page at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/calendar.htm
or e-mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am interested in becoming a computer engineer, however,
I do not know much about the field. How much should I know,
if any, to enter the engineering field before college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JEN
K. IN NJ
I'm a junior in high school thinking about attending a summer
program at
CMU, but I'm not sure which one to attend. I want to major
in
architecture/engineering in college. I'm trying to decide
between the APEA
program in Calculus and Physics for Engineering, which allows
me to take the
same courses college students would get, and the architecture
program which
would give me an idea of what it would be like to study architecture
in a
university. Does anyone have any suggestions over which program
I should
choose?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 13, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER TRACY
N. IN TX
Hello. [How necessary are writing skills to be an orthodontist?]
I want to be an orthodontist... what does writing have
to do with it? What are the differences between a dentist
and an orthodontist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
Dave Barry's article... talks about birds blowing up from
eating rice that is thrown at weddings. He said this was a
myth. I wonder ...how to research an issue to decide if it
is a myth or not?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted April 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I have been looking for colleges that have wildlife research.
I found one
that was mentioned in a Smithsonian article about ocelots
(the Caesar
Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kinsville).
I
would like to know what other options there are and could
use help to find
the schools.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040413q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JENNIFER
IN CA
Hi! I'm currently a sophomore, and I am thinking about taking
Computer Science AP my senior year. However, I want to take
it only if it is going to give me a head start in my college
major. What areas of study/majors require a computer science
course? I want to be in pre-med. during college, but I'm not
sure if Computer Science is necessary.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040413q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER MARA
R. 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?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040413q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CRYSTAL
D. IN TX
Why does NASA count down from 10,9,8 etc.. instead of 1,2,3?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040413q4.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 12, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to: http://www.gem-set.org
********************
GEM-SET APRIL EVENTS:
Sally Ride Science Festival, April 17, 2004 at George Mason
University, Fairfax Campus, VA
TOY Challenge, April 15, 2004 in Raleigh, NC and April 17,
2004 at COSI in Columbus, OH
A Day at Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL April 24, 2004
For more detailed information, please visit our GEM-SET events
page at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/calendar.htm
********************
Questions for mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
Dave Barry's article... talks about birds blowing up from
eating rice that is thrown at weddings. He said this was a
myth. I wonder ...how to research an issue to decide if it
is a myth or not?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I have been looking for colleges that have wildlife research.
I found one
that was mentioned in a Smithsonian article about ocelots
(the Caesar
Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Kinsville).
I
would like to know what other options there are and could
use help to find
the schools.
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JENNIFER
IN CA
Hi! I'm currently a sophomore, and I am thinking about taking
Computer Science AP my senior year. However, I want to take
it only if it is going to give me a head start in my college
major. What areas of study/majors require a computer science
course? I want to be in pre-med. during college, but I'm not
sure if Computer Science is necessary.
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER MARA
R. 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?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted April 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CRYSTAL
D. IN TX
Why does NASA count down from 10,9,8 etc.. instead of 1,2,3?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040412q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
Which came first, fire, water, air or earth? Does anyone have
any ideas based on scientific evidence that proves a theory
of order? Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040412q2.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 9, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GEM-SET STUDENTS WHO SUBMITTED
A FAVORITE INVENTION. YOU WILL EACH RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE
IN THE MAIL. Jungmin Amy P. from California and Kathryn T.
in VA are the March PRIZE WINNERS and will each receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
Listed below are the favorite inventions mentioned by our
participants:
Internet/World Wide Web chosen by FRANCISCA L. IN CA, JENNIFER
L. IN FL, JUNGMIN AMY P. IN CA, KATHRYN T. IN VA, SOO K. IN
CA, SYLVIA P. IN CA
Computer Hardware and/or Software chosen by AGNES K. IN CA,
CONNIE P. IN NY, JANE L. IN IL, JENNIFER I. IN CA, LAURA-JEAN
G. IN NJ, MEAGHAN F. IN NY
Air Conditioner chosen by Ashley S. in AR
Artificial Heart chosen by Jae Y. in CA
Automobile chosen by Jenny K. in CA
Color photography chosen by Sanna R. in VA
Leisure Time chosen by Alexis K. in VA
Microwave chosen by Corinne C. in CA
NASA land rovers chosen by Lisa R. in PA
Refrigerator chosen by Josie K. in GA
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, SYLVIA P. in CA and JENNIFER
L. in FL will receive a Women's History Month Poster. Sylvia
wrote to GEM-SET about Florence Seibert who developed the
TB-Test and Jennifer wrote in about Mae Jemison, scientist
and space explorer.
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted April 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CRYSTAL
D. IN TX
Why does NASA count down from 10,9,8 etc.. instead of 1,2,3?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER MARA
R. 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?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted April 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
Which came first, fire, water, air or earth? Does anyone have
any ideas based on scientific evidence that proves a theory
of order? Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040409q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JAE
Y. IN CA
I am interested in going into a medical field. Is it better
to take Physics or
Physiology in 12th grade? Some people say that universities
want us to take
Physics, but isn't Physiology more important than Physics
since it deals with the
human body?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040409q2.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 7, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GEM-SET STUDENTS WHO SUBMITTED
A FAVORITE INVENTION. YOU WILL EACH RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE
IN THE MAIL. Jungmin Amy P. from California and Kathryn T.
in VA are the March PRIZE WINNERS and will each receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
Listed below are the favorite inventions mentioned by our
participants:
Internet/World Wide Web chosen by FRANCISCA L. IN CA, JENNIFER
L. IN FL, JUNGMIN AMY P. IN CA, KATHRYN T. IN VA, SOO K. IN
CA, SYLVIA P. IN CA
Computer Hardware and/or Software chosen by AGNES K. IN CA,
CONNIE P. IN NY, JANE L. IN IL, JENNIFER I. IN CA, LAURA-JEAN
G. IN NJ, MEAGHAN F. IN NY
Air Conditioner chosen by Ashley S. in AR
Artificial Heart chosen by Jae Y. in CA
Automobile chosen by Jenny K. in CA
Color photography chosen by Sanna R. in VA
Leisure Time chosen by Alexis K. in VA
Microwave chosen by Corinne C. in CA
NASA land rovers chosen by Lisa R. in PA
Refrigerator chosen by Josie K. in GA
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, SYLVIA P. in CA and JENNIFER
L. in FL will receive a Women's History Month Poster. Sylvia
wrote to GEM-SET about Florence Seibert who developed the
TB-Test and Jennifer wrote in about Mae Jemison, scientist
and space explorer.
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted April 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER MARA
R. 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?
********************
Q: (Initially posted April 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
Which came first, fire, water, air or earth? Does anyone have
any ideas based on scientific evidence that proves a theory
of order? Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted April 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JAE
Y. IN CA
I am interested in going into a medical field. Is it better
to take Physics or
Physiology in 12th grade? Some people say that universities
want us to take
Physics, but isn't Physiology more important than Physics
since it deals with the
human body?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040407q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 5, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GEM-SET STUDENTS WHO SUBMITTED
A FAVORITE INVENTION. YOU WILL EACH RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE
IN THE MAIL. Jungmin Amy P. from California and Kathryn T.
in VA are the March PRIZE WINNERS and will each receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
Listed below are the favorite inventions mentioned by our
participants:
Internet/World Wide Web chosen by FRANCISCA L. IN CA, JENNIFER
L. IN FL, JUNGMIN AMY P. IN CA, KATHRYN T. IN VA, SOO K. IN
CA, SYLVIA P. IN CA
Computer Hardware and/or Software chosen by AGNES K. IN CA,
CONNIE P. IN NY, JANE L. IN IL, JENNIFER I. IN CA, LAURA-JEAN
G. IN NJ, MEAGHAN F. IN NY
Air Conditioner chosen by Ashley S. in AR
Artificial Heart chosen by Jae Y. in CA
Automobile chosen by Jenny K. in CA
Color photography chosen by Sanna R. in VA
Leisure Time chosen by Alexis K. in VA
Microwave chosen by Corinne C. in CA
NASA land rovers chosen by Lisa R. in PA
Refrigerator chosen by Josie K. in GA
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, SYLVIA P. in CA and JENNIFER
L. in FL will receive a Women's History Month Poster. Sylvia
wrote to GEM-SET about Florence Seibert who developed the
TB-Test and Jennifer wrote in about Mae Jemison, scientist
and space explorer.
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted April 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JAE
Y. IN CA
I am interested in going into a medical field. Is it better
to take Physics or
Physiology in 12th grade? Some people say that universities
want us to take
Physics, but isn't Physiology more important than Physics
since it deals with the
human body?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 31, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KIM
R. IN IL
Could anyone tell me what right now the most popular type
of architecture
is? [Can you recommend a school of architecture or a firm
that is really "hot" now in the marketplace?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040405q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 30, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KAM
S. IN IL
What is the percentage rate of dangerous toxins in the air
in the U.S.?
What about world-wide? [Also, are there any mentors who do
work that helps to improve the air quality? In your opinion,
what are the most dangerous air-borne toxins?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040405q2.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR April 1, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE GEM-SET STUDENTS WHO SUBMITTED
A FAVORITE INVENTION. YOU WILL EACH RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE
IN THE MAIL. Jungmin Amy P. from California and Kathryn T.
in VA are the March PRIZE WINNERS and will each receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
Listed below are the favorite inventions mentioned by our
participants:
Internet/World Wide Web chosen by FRANCISCA L. IN CA, JENNIFER
L. IN FL, JUNGMIN AMY P. IN CA, KATHRYN T. IN VA, SOO K. IN
CA, SYLVIA P. IN CA
Computer Hardware and/or Software chosen by AGNES K. IN CA,
CONNIE P. IN NY, JANE L. IN IL, JENNIFER I. IN CA, LAURA-JEAN
G. IN NJ, MEAGHAN F. IN NY
Air Conditioner chosen by Ashley S. in AR
Artificial Heart chosen by Jae Y. in CA
Automobile chosen by Jenny K. in CA
Color photography chosen by Sanna R. in VA
Leisure Time chosen by Alexis K. in VA
Microwave chosen by Corinne C. in CA
NASA land rovers chosen by Lisa R. in PA
Refrigerator chosen by Josie K. in GA
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, SYLVIA P. in CA and JENNIFER
L. IN FL will receive a Women's History Month Poster. Sylvia
wrote to GEM-SET about Florence Seibert who developed the
TB-Test and Jennifer wrote in about Mae Jemison, scientist
and space explorer.
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 31, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KIM
R. IN IL
Could anyone tell me what right now the most popular type
of architecture
is? [Can you recommend a school of architecture or a firm
that is really "hot" now in the marketplace?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 30, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KAM
S. IN IL
What is the percentage rate of dangerous toxins in the air
in the U.S.?
What about world-wide? [Also, are there any mentors who do
work that helps to improve the air quality? In your opinion,
what are the most dangerous air-borne toxins?]
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 31, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KAREN
H. IN CA
I am planning to take the SAT II for Biology this June but
I don't know whether to take ecology or molecular biology.
I feel well prepared for both. Is there a subject that colleges
prefer that students take, or should I take both?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040401q1.htm
********************
END
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