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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 31, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the WHAT'S NEW section at http://www.gem-set.org
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Attention GEM-SET Mentors and Partners:
The Women's Bureau requests your presence at the "National
Women's Leadership Summit: Partnering to Make a Difference"
to be held October 17-18, 2004 in Washington, DC. Registration
is available on line at
http://www.grad.usda.gov/wbdol or by phone at (202)314-4713.
Please register by October 1, 2004.
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August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors: Send new questions
to GEM-SET@uic.edu
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Q: (Initially posted August 27, 2004) FROM GEM-SET Moderators
The question of the month for August focuses on negotiating
a salary when you are hired. Mentors-did you negotiate when
you were first hired for your first job? Were you offered
the job at higher pay than initially offered? What are some
negotiating techniques that have worked for you?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040831q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 27, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the WHAT'S NEW section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
Two new GEM-SET publications are now available at no charge
to GEM-SET members. To download a copy of the "Best of
the GEM-SET Daily Digest Archive" or "How
To Replicate an Electronic-Mentoring Program in Science, Engineering,
and Technology" go to the GEM-SET home page and click
on the manual you want to download.
Go to http://www.gem-set.org
to access PDF files for each document.
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors: Send new questions
to GEM-SET@uic.edu
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 27, 2004) FROM GEM-SET Moderators
The question of the month for August focuses on negotiating
a salary when you are hired. Mentors-did you negotiate when
you were first hired for your first job? Were you offered
the job at higher pay than initially offered? What are some
negotiating techniques that have worked for you?
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 25, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the WHAT'S NEW section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
Two new GEM-SET publications are now available at no charge
to GEM-SET members. To download a copy of the "Best of
the GEM-SET Daily Digest Archive" or "How
To Replicate an Electronic-Mentoring Program in Science, Engineering,
and Technology" go to the GEM-SET home page and click
on the manual you want to download.
Go to http://www.gem-set.org
to access PDF files for each document.
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors: Send new questions
to GEM-SET@uic.edu
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
LAUREN S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040820q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 23, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the WHAT'S NEW section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
Two new GEM-SET publications are now available at no charge
to GEM-SET members. To download a copy of the "Best of
the GEM-SET Daily Digest Archive" or "How
To Replicate an Electronic-Mentoring Program in Science, Engineering,
and Technology" go to the GEM-SET home page and click
on the manual you want to download.
Go to http://www.gem-set.org
to access PDF files for each document.
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted August 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
LAUREN S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040820q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 20, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the WHAT'S NEW section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
Two new GEM-SET publications are now available at no charge
to GEM-SET members. To download a copy of the "Best of
the GEM-SET Daily Digest Archive" or "How
To Replicate an Electronic-Mentoring Program in Science, Engineering,
and Technology" go to the GEM-SET home page and click
on the manual you want to download.
Go to http://www.gem-set.org
to access PDF files for each document.
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
LAUREN S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040820q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 18, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the WHAT'S NEW section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Question for Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted August 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
LAUREN S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted August 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
YESEUL IN IL
I'm going to be a junior this fall, and all my life, I've
been thinking about what I wanted to become. I found my passions
in architecture and biomedical science. I'll need to choose
what university I want to go to in next 2 years, and I don't
think I should decide on one. I want to be able to experience
both architecture and biomedical science and decide. I was
wondering what universities in California offered both of
them. I also was wondering what education I needed after high
school to become an M.D. and a real estate developer.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040818q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted August 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JANIS L. IN IL
I was wondering if there are any intern programs around the
DuPage County Area. If so, where? I am entering my senior
year of high school.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040818q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040818q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 16, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the What's New section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
YESEUL IN IL
I'm going to be a junior this fall, and all my life, I've
been thinking about what I wanted to become. I found my passions
in architecture and biomedical science. I'll need to choose
what university I want to go to in next 2 years, and I don't
think I should decide on one. I want to be able to experience
both architecture and biomedical science and decide. I was
wondering what universities in California offered both of
them. I also was wondering what education I needed after high
school to become an M.D. and a real estate developer.
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JANIS L. IN IL
I was wondering if there are any intern programs around the
DuPage County Area. If so, where? I am entering my senior
year of high school.
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
LAUREN S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted August 4, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K. IN CA
Hi! During this summer, I plan to volunteer as much as I can,
and so, I wanted to know: What kind of volunteering should
I seek out that will be fun, helpful and beneficial?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040809q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 12, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the What's New section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 12, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JANIS L. IN IL
I was wondering if there are any intern programs around the
DuPage County Area. If so, where? I am entering my senior
year of high school.
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
LAUREN S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 4, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K. IN CA
Hi! During this summer, I plan to volunteer as much as I can,
and so, I wanted to know: What kind of volunteering should
I seek out that will be fun, helpful and beneficial?
A; http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040809q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 10, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
GEM-SET applications for 2004-2005 school year are now available.
Tell friends to sign up with the new applications located
in the What's New section at http://www.gem-set.org
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
Prize drawing for this book to be held on September 1st. Submit
your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
and take a chance. Learn how to be a better negotiator!
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER LAUREN
S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 4, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K. IN CA
Hi! During this summer, I plan to volunteer as much as I can,
and so, I wanted to know: What kind of volunteering should
I seek out that will be fun, helpful and beneficial?
A;
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040809q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 9, 2004
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All GEM-SET participants are invited to attend the Sally Ride
Science Festival to be held at the University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, on Sunday September 12th 2004. (Registration fee
will be waived thanks to generous support from Sigma Xi).
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
********************
WELCOME TO new GEM-SET student members with GEM-SET partner
organization Florida Commission on the Status of Women: Brittany,
Cammi, Jennifer, Lauren, Michele, Tamara, Tanica. Our mentors
look forward to receiving your questions.
Mail all questions to: GEM-SET@uic.edu.
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 9, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER LAUREN
S. IN CT
I am going to be a sophomore in high school. I know it's early,
but I've
already started looking at colleges. I like writing, English,
history,
foreign studies, business, and, of course, science and technology.
I want a
small college in a rural setting preferably on the east coast
area. What
college should I be looking at? And, what sort of classes
would combine many
of my interests?
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 4, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K. IN CA
Hi! During this summer, I plan to volunteer as much as I can,
and so, I wanted to know: What kind of volunteering should
I seek out that will be fun, helpful and beneficial?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040809q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 4, 2004
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All GEM-SET participants are invited to attend the Sally Ride
Science Festival to be held at the University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, on Sunday September 12th 2004. (Registration fee
will be waived thanks to generous support from Sigma Xi).
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring?
A: Saturn and also Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Bonus Question: In your opinion is it important to study our
solar system? Why
or why not?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040802q1.htm
Congratulations to July Prize winner Eunice N. in NJ. You
will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour Simon
********************
August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
********************
WELCOME TO new GEM-SET student members with GEM-SET partner
organization Florida Commission on the Status of Women: Brittany,
Cammi, Jennifer, Lauren, Michele, Tamara, Tanica. Our mentors
look forward to receiving your questions.
Mail all questions to: GEM-SET@uic.edu.
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initally posted August 4, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K. IN CA
Hi! during this summer, I plan to volunteer as much as Ican,
and so, I wanted to know: What kind of volunteering should
I seek that will be fun, helpful and beneficial?
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 2, 2004) FROM STUDENTS AT THE
ASIAN SOCIAL NETWORK IN IL
There is a Japanese beetle infestation in our area.
Do they spread out from where they burrow and wreak havoc?
Or is the chemical lawn treatment guy just trying to scare
us into buying his pesticide services?
A; http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040804q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 3, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
All GEM-SET participants are invited to attend the Sally Ride
Science Festival to be held at the University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, on Sunday September 12th 2004. (Registration fee
will be waived thanks to generous support from Sigma Xi).
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July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring?
A: Saturn and also Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Bonus Question: In your opinion is it important to study our
solar system? Why
or why not?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040802q1.htm
Congratulations to July Prize winner Eunice N. in NJ. You
will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour Simon
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August Question-of-the-Month: (Fill in the BLANKS)
Linda Babcock, economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University,
found that 57% of graduating men versus only 7% of graduating
women negotiated starting salaries, causing a $_____gap per
year in pay. Babcock also stated that women who consistently
negotiated their salary increases earned at least $_________
more during their careers than women who didn't. After her
research finding, Babcock co-wrote a book with Sara Laschever
called, Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide.
According to the book, if more women would initially ask for
a higher paycheck, the gender gap in salary would be significantly
reduced. The book includes suggestions on how women can ask
for more money.
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ATTENTION all GEM-SET SENIORS.... send in your post high school
plans
(examples: college destination, top choices for majors, job
opportunities, scholarships, internships, etc) to GEM-SET@uic.edu
See the exciting adventures planned by our GEM-SET seniors
by clicking here:
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040726q4.htm
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Question for Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted August 2, 2004) FROM STUDENTS AT THE
ASIAN SOCIAL NETWORK IN IL
There is a Japanese beetle infestation in our area.
Do they spread out from where they burrow and wreak havoc?
Or is the chemical lawn treatment guy just trying to scare
us into buying his pesticide services?
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Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
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Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted July 22, 2204) FROM STUDENT MEMBER DEBORAH
K. IN CA
I want to apply for an early decision for a certain University
on the East Coast because they surely have a higher acceptance
rate for early decision makers. However, I still have to retake
my SAT's to get better scores. Is it true that for early decisions,
I can not send in my new scores for sat tests that I will
be taking next fall? or can I still turn in better sat scores
after I turn in the application? [Do mentors have any suggestions
about the pro's and con's of early decision applications?]
thank you for your help!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040729q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR August 2, 2004
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July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring?
A: Saturn and also Saturn's largest moon, Titan.
Bonus Question: In your opinion is it important to study our
solar system? Why
or why not?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040802q1.htm
Congratulations to July Prize winner Eunice N. in NJ. You
will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour Simon
********************
ATTENTION all GEM-SET SENIORS.... send in your post high school
plans
(examples: college destination, top choices for majors, job
opportunities, scholarships, internships, etc) to GEM-SET@uic.edu
See the exciting adventures planned by our GEM-SET seniors
by clicking here:
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040726q4.htm
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Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted August 2, 2004) FROM STUDENTS AT THE
ASIAN SOCIAL NETWORK IN IL
There is a Japanese beetle infestation in our area.
Do they spread out from where they burrow and wreak havoc?
Or is the chemical lawn treatment guy just trying to scare
us into buying his pesticide services?
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SYLVIA
P. IN CA
Hello, I would like to receive help in finding a great place
to become an intern. I am currently going to become a sophomore
at my high school. I was wondering if there [are any internships
available that would expose me to] science or business
near my area, which is the Walnut/Diamond Bar/Rowland Heights/Brea
area in California.
If the area is too specific, would there be anywhere near
these areas?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 22, 2204) FROM STUDENT MEMBER DEBORAH
K. IN CA
I want to apply for an early decision for a certain University
on the East Coast because they surely have a higher acceptance
rate for early decision makers. However, I still have to retake
my SAT's to get better scores. Is it true that for early decisions,
I can not send in my new scores for sat tests that I will
be taking next fall? or can I still turn in better sat scores
after I turn in the application? [Do mentors have any suggestions
about the pro's and con's of early decision applications?]
thank you for your help!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040729q1.htm
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END
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