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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR January 25, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Are you interested in attending the Sally Ride Science Festival at Brevard Community College in Cocoa, FL on January 29th? If you would like to volunteer at the GEM-SET booth and have your fee waived, please send your name to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Our conference coordinator will be contacting you.
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JANUARY QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH
There are over a dozen engineering specialties. Name an engineering specialty and give one example of a typical job responsibility for someone in that field.
(Clue: Go to the GEM-SET web site at http://www.gem-set.org and read the mentor biographies found under the "engineering" category.)
BONUS POINT: Can you name a GEM-SET mentor who works in that specialty?
Each respondent who answers all parts of the questions, including the bonus, will receive a copy of "Cool Careers for Girls in Engineering"
by Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg.
Don't forget to include your NAME AND STATE in the response and mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
See responses here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER BRITTANY C. IN NJ
In my Women in Engineering Class we are building bridges. I was curious whether a substructure generally increases strength along with a superstructure, or just one or the other would be better for strength. Thank you.
*******************Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER MELISSA IN NJ
In my Women in Engineering Class we are building bridges. I know that Triangles and arches are very strong structures for bridges, but what else would be a good structure to hold alot of weight for my project?
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KRISTYN IN NJ
What do traffic engineers do and what are the requirements they need to have?
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM SENIOR STUDENT AT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
First of all, I must say that the presentation at Vernon Twp. H.S on Engineering was great. It help me so much. I use to think I wanted to go to William Paterson for nursing, but I went to NJIT, and I realized I had an interest in Biomedical Engineering. I got accepted to William Paterson, and it said it had a Biomedical field. I'm not sure if I should go to that school, or should I try to apply to a school with that specific field. Although I like biomedical [careers], I'm not sure if I can actually do it. Therefore I wouldn't want to go to an Engineering school. But I definitely know I want to do something with nursing or the medical field. What do you think I should do?
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Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I have applied to Rochester Institute of Technology in
hope of pursuing Advertising and Public Relations. I
am wondering if there are any GEM-SET mentors who are
involved with these fields in any kind of way with
technology or media or whatnot? I would like to know how you became interested and how it led you to where
you are today. And whether you have any suggestions of
where I could seek for a summer job and part-time job
during my last semester of high school this year that
may have anything to do with what I'm interested in?
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MENTOR RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ARIELLE M. IN NJ
What happens to the engineers that build a structure and then it collapses? Such as a bridge collapsing while cars and people are going over it?[What liability does the engineer or the engineer firm have?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS L. IN IL
What are some jobs one could have [after majoring] in chemical engineering?
Do companies prefer double majoring? Or that one would stick to one?
Is it worth double-majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JEWEL IN MA
What are some of the mathematics symbols and equations used in ancient Egypt and still used today?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q4.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CORINNE C. IN CA
Hello! I have several questions, and they're not
really related. First, does/has race effected the way
you've been treated in the past at work? Also are there
any racial tensions in the work environment? This next
question is directed towards the working mothers. How
as being a mother and having a child effected the
quality of your work? How is it that you can work at
the same time maintain a family? Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q5.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SAMANTHA IN NJ
I either want to be an architect or an electrical engineer, in your opinion what do you think would be a better career?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q6.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOSIE K. IN GA
I am currently a Junior, with a heavy course load, and an out-of-school
paying internship, no time, and am in serious need of help. As most mentors know, knowing how to study is crucial for survival in the
final years of high school, as well as college. And I've survived so
far on sheer luck on my side, but my luck is sliding, and I
desperately need some pointers on how to study, what kind of studying
is most effective, how to study for physics(ahh!!), and so on and so
forth. I'm not sure what kind of information may be useful to the
mentors, so .. My classes include: AP US Hist, AP Physics B, AP
Language, Gftd. PreCal, and I usually review the notes given each day.
Any advice is appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q7.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER FRANCISCA L IN CA
I know I want to be an engineer when I am older. I sometimes have second thoughts,but mostly in what type of specific field to go into or where I would like to work. This summer I was an intern for the transportation eng. department, and I met some really nice people and learned a lot, not just about engineering in general but about the professional side of the job. My question is what should I do now that I am a junior in high school to be prepared for the future? I have heard that its important to be well rounded but how can I achieve that? I want to ask engineers or anyone else what their experience was in high school? Did it help later on? Or would you rather have done something else to be better prepared? Thank you in advance.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q8.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN GERMANY
I have four AP classes - AP Bio, AP Chem, AP US History, and AP Composition.
The last three are taught by demanding teachers and I am learning a lot. My
Biology teacher is awful. She has dumbed the class, homework, and
expectations down to the level that helps the slowest students in the class.
In my school anyone can sign up for AP classes even if they aren't ready.
This means that out of fifty five chapters we need to cover, we have only
completed six. Today we learned a bio song for fifth graders and our
homework was to collect a few recycle packages to use to build a model. This
is the only bio teacher and there isn't another class to change into as an
option. I love biology, too and wouldn't care if I had a lot of work and had
to study hard. This situation makes me so mad. I am being cheated out of
learning.
My question is about what to do about the test at the end of the year. I
have taken only one AP before. I earned the highest rating. I know how much
work must be done so that a high rating can be earned and I don't mind doing
the work. The three AP's I'm taking with tough teachers will prepare me to
have a chance at a high rating so I will take those tests. But I don't want
to take the bio test because I will not be prepared to take it. My low score
will look like I didn't care, didn't study, didn't learn the material, etc.
No one will look at the score and think, "She must have had a teacher who
should have been teaching fifth graders and not an AP course." It will be
assumed I was the one with the problem. Also, I will not be prepared to take
the SAT2 Bio exam because I won't be prepared for that either. Double also,
I will not be as prepared to take the next level in college even though I
could have been. Can you see why I am angry about this?
So, do I avoid taking the AP bio test? How about not taking the SAT2? I am
not asking you to tell me what to do but I do need insight so I can make up
my mind.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050125q9.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR January 19, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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WELCOME TO NEW MENTORS JACQUELINE ADAMS and CHRISTINE MCCONAGHY from the US-EPA GREAT LAKES NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE and REBECCA SCHULMAN, a DNA NANOTECHNOLOGIST FROM CALTECH. To learn more about these new mentors, please visit the mentor pages at
http://www.gem-set.org.
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Thanks to all the GEM-SET participants who joined in the forensic lab tour at UIC. To learn more about a career in forensic science, click below:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/forensicsciencejobs.htm
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Are you interested in attending the Sally Ride Science Festival at Brevard Community College in Cocoa, FL on January 29th? If you would like to volunteer at the GEM-SET booth and have your fee waived, please send your name to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Our conference coordinator will be contacting you.
*******************
JANUARY QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH
There are over a dozen engineering specialties. Name an engineering specialty and give one example of a typical job responsibility for someone in that field.
(Clue: Go to the GEM-SET web site at http://www.gem-set.org and read the mentor biographies found under the "engineering" category.)
BONUS POINT: Can you name a GEM-SET mentor who works in that specialty?
Each respondent who answers all parts of the questions, including the bonus, will receive a copy of "Cool Careers for Girls in Engineering"
by Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg.
Don't forget to include your NAME AND STATE in the response and mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
See responses here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050119q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOSIE K. IN GA
I am currently a Junior, with a heavy course load, and an out-of-school
paying internship, no time, and am in serious need of help. As most
mentors know, knowing how to study is crucial for survival in the
final years of high school, as well as college. And I've survived so
far on sheer luck on my side, but my luck is sliding, and I
desperately need some pointers on how to study, what kind of studying
is most effective, how to study for physics(ahh!!), and so on and so
forth. I'm not sure what kind of information may be useful to the
mentors, so .. My classes include: AP US Hist, AP Physics B, AP
Language, Gftd. PreCal, and I usually review the notes given each day.
Any advice is appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JEWEL IN MA
What are some of the mathematics symbols and equations used in ancient Egypt and still used today?
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CORINNE C. IN CA
Hello! I have several questions, and they're not
really related. First, does/has race effected the way
you've been treated in the past at work? Also are there
any racial tensions in the work environment? This next
question is directed towards the working mothers. How
as being a mother and having a child effected the quality of your work? How is it that you can work at
the same time maintain a family? Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SAMANTHA IN NJ
I either want to be an architect or an electrical engineer, in your opinion what do you think would be a better career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER BRITTANY C. IN NJ
In my Women in Engineering Class we are building bridges. I was curious whether a substructure generally increases strength along with a superstructure, or just one or the other would be better for strength. Thank you.
*******************
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER MELISSA IN NJ
In my Women in Engineering Class we are building bridges. I know that Triangles and arches are very strong structures for bridges, but what else would be a good structure to hold alot of weight for my project?
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Q: In my Women in Engineering Class we are building bridges. I know that Triangles and arches are very strong structures for bridges, but what else would be a good structure to hold alot of weight for my project?
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KRISTYN IN NJ
What do traffic engineers do and what are the requirements they need to have?
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM SENIOR STUDENT AT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL
First of all, I must say that the presentation at Vernon Twp. H.S on Engineering was great. It help me so much. I use to think I wanted to go to William Paterson for nursing, but I went to NJIT, and I realized I had an interest in Biomedical Engineering. I got accepted to William Paterson, and it said it had a Biomedical field. I'm not sure if I should go to that school, or should I try to apply to a school with that specific field. Although I like biomedical [careers], I'm not sure if I can actually do it. Therefore I wouldn't want to go to an Engineering school. But I definitely know I want to do something with nursing or the medical field. What do you think I should do?
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Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ARIELLE M. IN NJ
What happens to the engineers that build a structure and then it collapses? Such as a bridge collapsing while cars and people are going over it?[What liability does the engineer or the engineer firm have?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 19, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS L. IN IL
What are some jobs one could have [after majoring] in chemical engineering?
Do companies prefer double majoring? Or that one would stick to one?
Is it worth double-majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering?
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I have applied to Rochester Institute of Technology in
hope of pursuing Advertising and Public Relations. I
am wondering if there are any GEM-SET mentors who are
involved with these fields in any kind of way with
technology or media or whatnot? I would like to know
how you became interested and how it led you to where you are today.
And whether you have any suggestions of
where I could seek for a summer job and part-time job
during my last semester of high school this year that
may have anything to do with what I'm interested in?
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MENTOR RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YESEUL IN IL
Is it possible to permanently (and intentionally) erase part of someone's memory ?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050119q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER FRANCISCA L IN CA
I know I want to be an engineer when I am older. I sometimes have second thoughts,but mostly in what type of specific field to go into or where I would like to work. This summer I was an intern for the transportation eng. department, and I met some really nice people and learned a lot, not just about engineering in general but about the professional side of the job. My question is what should I do now that I am a junior in high school to be prepared for the future? I have heard that its important to be well rounded but how can I achieve that? I want to ask engineers or anyone else what their experience was in high school? Did it help later on? Or would you rather have done something else to be better prepared? Thank you in advance.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050119q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBERS Laura, Noel, and Alyssa
in NJ
We are competing in a TSA competition where we had to find an environmental
problem, and solution to the problem. Our research found that sea lettuce
and other harmful algaes are polluting the water. We also found the other
production of these algaes is a high content of nitrogen in the water. We
were wondering if you had any suggestions on how to lower nitrogen levels,
or take it out of the water. Is this possible? How could it be done? Also,
if you have any other suggestions of resources for us that would be
appreciated.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050119q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN GERMANY
I have four AP classes - AP Bio, AP Chem, AP US History, and AP Composition.
The last three are taught by demanding teachers and I am learning a lot. My
Biology teacher is awful. She has dumbed the class, homework, and
expectations down to the level that helps the slowest students in the class.
In my school anyone can sign up for AP classes even if they aren't ready.
This means that out of fifty five chapters we need to cover, we have only
completed six. Today we learned a bio song for fifth graders and our
homework was to collect a few recycle packages to use to build a model. This
is the only bio teacher and there isn't another class to change into as an
option. I love biology, too and wouldn't care if I had a lot of work and had
to study hard. This situation makes me so mad. I am being cheated out of
learning.
My question is about what to do about the test at the end of the year. I
have taken only one AP before. I earned the highest rating. I know how much work must be done so that a high rating can be earned and I don't mind doing
the work. The three AP's I'm taking with tough teachers will prepare me to
have a chance at a high rating so I will take those tests. But I don't want
to take the bio test because I will not be prepared to take it. My low score
will look like I didn't care, didn't study, didn't learn the material, etc.
No one will look at the score and think, "She must have had a teacher who
should have been teaching fifth graders and not an AP course." It will be
assumed I was the one with the problem. Also, I will not be prepared to take
the SAT2 Bio exam because I won't be prepared for that either. Double also,
I will not be as prepared to take the next level in college even though I
could have been. Can you see why I am angry about this?
So, do I avoid taking the AP bio test? How about not taking the SAT2? I am
not asking you to tell me what to do but I do need insight so I can make up
my mind.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050119q5.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR January 10, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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WELCOME TO NEW MENTOR JACQUELINE ADAMS from the US-EPA GREAT LAKES NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE!
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FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY to DISCOVER MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
Please join the Chicago mentors at the UIC Virtual Reality in Medicine Lab, a chance to see how physicians-in-training learn to do surgery with computers!
DATE: THURSDAY, January 20th from 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: 1919 West Taylor Stree, Chicago, IL
Pizza will be served. Participants must provide transportation.
E-mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu for more information.
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JANUARY QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH
There are over a dozen engineering specialties. Name an engineering specialty and give one example of a typical job responsibility for someone in that field.
(Clue: Go to the GEM-SET web site at http://www.gem-set.org and read the mentor biographies found under the "engineering" category.)
BONUS POINT: Can you name a GEM-SET mentor who works in that specialty?
Each respondent who answers all parts of the questions, including the bonus, will receive a copy of "Cool Careers for Girls in Engineering"
by Ceel Pasternak and Linda Thornburg.
Don't forget to include your NAME AND STATE in the response and mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I have applied to Rochester Institute of Technology in
hope of pursuing Advertising and Public Relations. I
am wondering if there are any GEM-SET mentors who are
involved with these fields in any kind of way with
technology or media or whatnot? I would like to know
how you became interested and how it led you to where
you are today. And whether you have any suggestions of
where I could seek for a summer job and part-time job
during my last semester of high school this year that
may have anything to do with what I'm interested in?
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YESEUL IN IL
Is it possible to permanently (and intentionally) erase part of someone's memory ?
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER FRANCISCA L IN CA
I know I want to be an engineer when I am older. I sometimes have second thoughts,but mostly in what type of specific field to go into or where I would like to work. This summer I was an intern for the transportation eng. department, and I met some really nice people and learned a lot, not just about engineering in general but about the professional side of the job. My question is what should I do now that I am a junior in high school to be prepared for the future? I have heard that its important to be well rounded but how can I achieve that? I want to ask engineers or anyone else what their experience was in high school? Did it help later on? Or would you rather have done something else to be better prepared? Thank you in advance.
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBERS Laura, Noel, and Alyssa in NJ
We are competing in a TSA competition where we had to find an environmental
problem, and solution to the problem. Our research found that sea lettuce
and other harmful algaes are polluting the water. We also found the other
production of these algaes is a high content of nitrogen in the water. We
were wondering if you had any suggestions on how to lower nitrogen levels,
or take it out of the water. Is this possible? How could it be done? Also,
if you have any other suggestions of resources for us that would be
appreciated.
********************
Q: (Initially posted January 10, 2005) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN GERMANY
I have four AP classes - AP Bio, AP Chem, AP US History, and AP Composition.
The last three are taught by demanding teachers and I am learning a lot. My
Biology teacher is awful. She has dumbed the class, homework, and
expectations down to the level that helps the slowest students in the class.
In my school anyone can sign up for AP classes even if they aren't ready.
This means that out of fifty five chapters we need to cover, we have only
completed six. Today we learned a bio song for fifth graders and our
homework was to collect a few recycle packages to use to build a model. This
is the only bio teacher and there isn't another class to change into as an
option. I love biology, too and wouldn't care if I had a lot of work and had
to study hard. This situation makes me so mad. I am being cheated out of
learning.
My question is about what to do about the test at the end of the year. I
have taken only one AP before. I earned the highest rating. I know how much
work must be done so that a high rating can be earned and I don't mind doing
the work. The three AP's I'm taking with tough teachers will prepare me to
have a chance at a high rating so I will take those tests. But I don't want
to take the bio test because I will not be prepared to take it. My low score
will look like I didn't care, didn't study, didn't learn the material, etc.
No one will look at the score and think, "She must have had a teacher who
should have been teaching fifth graders and not an AP course." It will be
assumed I was the one with the problem. Also, I will not be prepared to take
the SAT2 Bio exam because I won't be prepared for that either. Double also,
I will not be as prepared to take the next level in college even though I
could have been. Can you see why I am angry about this?
So, do I avoid taking the AP bio test? How about not taking the SAT2? I am
not asking you to tell me what to do but I do need insight so I can make up
my mind.
********************
RESPONSES FROM MENTORS
********************
Q: (Initially posted December 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KUNJAL P. in NY
In my AP biology class, we just learned about DNA technology. Specifically the process of DNA "cloning". By cloning the gene that codes for insulin one can produces insulin in large amounts for diabetics. I was wondering, why couldn't they extract cells from a diabetic's pancreas and then inject the insulin gene into it? My teacher said it was because the cells that were re-injected back into the pancreas did not replicate. Why don't they? Are they working on different methods to get insulin to diabetics with out daily injections? How exactly does the insulin administered from a pill form work in the body? Thanks!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050110q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR January 3, 2005
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Happy New Year to all the GEM-SET members from coast to coast!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITY
Please join the Chicago mentors at the UIC Virtual Reality in Medicine Lab, a chance to see how physicians-in-training learn to do surgery with computers!
DATE: THURSDAY, January 20th from 4:30pm-5:30pm
Participants must provide their own transportation.
E-mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu for more information.
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY at Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota Inc. for
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS IN
geology, paleontology. natural sciences and museum studies.
For more information go to:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/mammoth_internship_2005.htm
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DECEMBER QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH
There is much debate about the safety of genetically modified (GM) food. What is your opinion on this? Picture yourself as a member of a biosafety committee trying to decide if genetically modified food should be approved in your community. Would you vote yes, no, or maybe? Why?
All participants who responded before January 1 will receive a book entitled GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS: DEBATING BIOTECHNOLOGY by Ruse and Castle
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050103q1.htm
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RESPONSES FROM MENTORS
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Q: (Initially posted December 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KUNJAL P. in NY
In my AP biology class, we just learned about DNA technology. Specifically the process of DNA "cloning". By cloning the gene that codes for insulin one can produces insulin in large amounts for diabetics. I was wondering, why couldn't they extract cells from a diabetic's pancreas and then inject the insulin gene into it? My teacher said it was because the cells that were re-injected back into the pancreas did not replicate. Why don't they? Are they working on different methods to get insulin to diabetics with out daily injections? How exactly does the insulin administered from a pill form work in the body? Thanks!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050103q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted December 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JENNIFER I. IN CA
Hi,
I am interested in doing electrical engineering and computer science in college.
Can you tell me more about these two areas...such as why it's good to learn
them, their benefits, etc?
Thank you in advance!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050103q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted December 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CHRISTIE O. IN WA
Hello! Happy Holidays to everyone! I am curious to
know how I could find out places in Seattle, WA for
good internships or part-time summer jobs for this
coming summer of 2005? I am a senior in high school
and I would like to get some more work experience if
possible. Would any you know of any contacts or online
sites that I could contact for more information? Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050103q4.htm
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Q: (Initially posted December 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ASHLEY R. IN WA
I was wondering if there are any GEM-SET mentors who work for the heath department. I'm interested in learning more about this field and was wondering where I should look towards gaining information and what classes I should be taking in college.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050103q5.htm
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Q: (Initially posted December 10, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KYUNGMIN L. IN IL
Hi! I am a senior in high school who is very confused about her future plans for college. When I was filling out my applications for college [finally finished! ] I had to indicate my interests in a major (or at least pick my top three). I know that I want to pursue a career in Medicine, however am VERY unsure about my major as an undergraduate student. Could you maybe suggest some majors that might help me in the future (as a graduate student)? Although I have a strong interest in Chemistry, I have a passion for Economics and Mathematics. Is it okay to declare a double-major in Economics and Mathematics or double-major in Economics and Chemistry, or is it more beneficial to take Chemistry or other sciences? Thanks a bunch in advance!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050103q6.htm
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Q: (Initially posted December 10, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER EMILY M. IN NJ
Hello, I'm a senior in high school trying to figure out what i want to do with the rest of my life. I want to be an Engineer but I have really bad math grades and I'm not really good at it. I want to know if there is something that I can do that [does not demand high math skills.] I originally wanted to be aeronautical engineer. Thank you for your time.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive050103q7.htm
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