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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 31, 2003
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Who was the first woman in the U.S. to be accepted to medical
school?
Bonus point: What year was she accepted?
Double bonus point: What unusual circumstance permitted her
acceptance?
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 31, 2003 FROM MENTEE ALICIA T.
IN CA
Does anyone know what types of things neurologists can do
in the biomedical
field? Also what are some types of careers for people do who
are in biomedicine?
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Q: (Initially posted on July 31, 2003 FROM MENTEE ABBE Y.
IN CT
What is the difference between a chemist and a chemical engineer?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE LIZZIE
L.
Is there anyone in GEM-SET that has or is going to the Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs? If so, [please write in
to GEM-SET@uic.edu and
tell us about the experience.]
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLIE
R. IN KY
What makes ligaments in your knee get injured? [Why is this
such a frequent injury of athletes?]
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 29, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
Are there different types of aquanauts? Do they each preform
a different task or work on a different study while on Aquarius?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030731q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I just finished a class in robotics at the University of Virginia
and now
understand the world of robotics much better. I have heard
that some people
think that space missions and ocean missions should ONLY be
done with the
use of robots and never with live people because the missions
have danger
and because it is a lot more expensive to send people. As
a fellow, but
honorary, Aquarius Aquanaut, who thinks hands-on work is really
important,
what do you think about all the money, time, training and
that is
needed to have scientists stay under the water for a long
time to conduct
experiments and explore the deep sea, and for scientists to
go into space to
learn more? Robots do the three "D's" (dangerous,
dull, and dirty work) for
us but a person is still required to monitor and/or control
the robot from a
distance and is therefore safe. Is the money and all well
spent or should it
be mostly or all robotics used which would be safer and cheaper?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030731q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K.
IN VA
Students in high school and younger have designed experiments
that have gone
in space with Astronauts and I was wondering if students have
had their
experiments go into the Aquarius with Aquanauts? Can you tell
me how this
works if the Aquarius does this? Thank you
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030731q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you feel it until you itch it?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030731q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030731q5.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 30, 2003
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Who was the first woman in the U.S. to be accepted to medical
school?
Bonus point: What year was she accepted?
Double bonus point: What unusual circumstance permitted her
acceptance?
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE LIZZIE
L.
Is there anyone in GEM-SET that has or is going to the Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs? If so, [please write in
to GEM-SET@uic.edu and
tell us about the experience.]
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on July 29, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
Are there different types of aquanauts? Do they each preform
a different task or work on a different study while on Aquarius?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I just finished a class in robotics at the University of Virginia
and now
understand the world of robotics much better. I have heard
that some people
think that space missions and ocean missions should ONLY be
done with the
use of robots and never with live people because the missions
have danger
and because it is a lot more expensive to send people. As
a fellow, but
honorary, Aquarius Aquanaut, who thinks hands-on work is really
important,
what do you think about all the money, time, training and
that is
needed to have scientists stay under the water for a long
time to conduct
experiments and explore the deep sea, and for scientists to
go into space to
learn more? Robots do the three "D's" (dangerous,
dull, and dirty work) for
us but a person is still required to monitor and/or control
the robot from a
distance and is therefore safe. Is the money and all well
spent or should it
be mostly or all robotics used which would be safer and cheaper?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLIE
R. IN KY
What makes ligaments in your knee get injured? [Why is this
such a frequent injury of athletes?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K.
IN VA
Students in high school and younger have designed experiments
that have gone
in space with Astronauts and I was wondering if students have
had their
experiments go into the Aquarius with Aquanauts? Can you tell
me how this
works if the Aquarius does this? Thank you
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you
feel it until you itch it?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARISSA
G. IN MA
Is there a career in science, engineering or
technology that would include an interest
in biology and marketing? Those are two topics I am interested
in and I'd like to
see if I can do both of them in a career
in the science field.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030729q1.htm
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE COURTNIE
T. IN RI
I am interested in why some things, no matter what they weigh,
can float in water?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030728q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
What kind of education do aquanauts need to have?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030728q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 29, 2003
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Who was the first woman in the U.S. to be accepted to medical
school?
Bonus point: What year was she accepted?
Double bonus point: What unusual circumstance permitted her
acceptance?
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 29, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
Are there different types of aquanauts? Do they each preform
a different task or work on a different study while on Aquarius?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I just finished a class in robotics at the University of Virginia
and now
understand the world of robotics much better. I have heard
that some people
think that space missions and ocean missions should ONLY be
done with the
use of robots and never with live people because the missions
have danger
and because it is a lot more expensive to send people. As
a fellow, but
honorary, Aquarius Aquanaut, who thinks hands-on work is really
important,
what do you think about all the money, time, training and
that is
needed to have scientists stay under the water for a long
time to conduct
experiments and explore the deep sea, and for scientists to
go into space to
learn more? Robots do the three "D's" (dangerous,
dull, and dirty work) for
us but a person is still required to monitor and/or control
the robot from a
distance and is therefore safe. Is the money and all well
spent or should it
be mostly or all robotics used which would be safer and cheaper?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLIE
R. IN KY
What makes ligaments in your knee get injured? [Why is this
such a frequent injury of athletes?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K.
IN VA
Students in high school and younger have designed experiments
that have gone
in space with Astronauts and I was wondering if students have
had their
experiments go into the Aquarius with Aquanauts? Can you tell
me how this
works if the Aquarius does this? Thank you
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you
feel it until you itch it?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARISSA
G. IN MA
Is there a career in science, engineering or
technology that would include an interest
in biology and marketing? Those are two
topics I am interested in and I'd like to
see if I can do both of them in a career
in the science field.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030729q1.htm
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE COURTNIE
T. IN RI
I am interested in why some things, no matter what they weigh,
can float in water?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030728q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
What kind of education do aquanauts need to have?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030728q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 28, 2003
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
This week's question is from Mentor Lauren Batte:
When Aquanauts are on a saturation dive at Aquarius
underwater laboratory, why are they not able to come above
a depth of
47 feet (2.5 atm of pressure) during the 10-day dive?
ANSWER: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm
Congratulations to all the scholars who answered correctly!
Remember in order to get credit you need to send in your name
along with your answer. Top ten GEM-Scholars are now listed
on the home page. Grand prize science, engineering and technology
library for the #1 scholar (the national scholar with the
most quiz-of-the-week points) and runner-up scholars (top
scholars in each region) will be announced in September...stay
tuned!
The following scholars this week sent in the correct answer
AND their name: ALEXIS K. IN VA, ASHLEY S. IN AR, BIANCA H.
IN RI, BRANDY S. IN MO, GINA M. IN PA, KATHRYN T. IN VA, KELLY
B. IN PA, KELLY V. IN NJ, KIMMIKKA C. IN MO, KUNJAL P. IN
NY, MIA M. IN CA, SANNA R. IN VA, TIERRA IN MO, TIFFANI P.
IN MO.
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NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I just finished a class in robotics at the University of Virginia
and now
understand the world of robotics much better. I have heard
that some people
think that space missions and ocean missions should ONLY be
done with the
use of robots and never with live people because the missions
have danger
and because it is a lot more expensive to send people. As
a fellow, but
honorary, Aquarius Aquanaut, who thinks hands-on work is really
important,
what do you think about all the money, time, training and
that that is
needed to have scientists stay under the water for a long
time to conduct
experiments and explore the deep sea, and for scientists to
go into space to
learn more? Robots do the three "D's" (dangerous,
dull, and dirty work) for
us but a person is still required to monitor and/or control
the robot from a
distance and is therefore safe. Is the money and all well
spent or should it
be mostly or all robotics used which would be safer and cheaper?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLIE
R. IN KY
What makes ligaments in your knee get injured?
[Why is this such a frequent injury of athletes?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARISSA
G. IN MA
Is there a career in science, engineering or
technology that would include an interest
in biology and marketing? Those are two
topics I am interested in and I'd like to
see if I can do both of them in a career
in the science field.
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K.
IN VA
Students in high school and younger have designed experiments
that have gone
in space with Astronauts and I was wondering if students have
had their
experiments go into the Aquarius with Aquanauts? Can you tell
me how this
works if the Aquarius does this? Thank you
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you
feel it until you itch it?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE COURTNIE
T.
I am interested in why some things, no matter what they weigh,
can float in water?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030728q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
What kind of education do aquanauts need to have?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030728q2.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 24, 2003
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women
and Children deadline is August 1, 2003. To learn more about
the criteria for the Education Support Awards go to:http://www.ptmfoundation.net/home.shtml
********************
Mentor Lauren Batte has begun her mission as a "Surfnaut"
at the Aquarius
underwater laboratory. Read about her mission posted on Daily
Logs that she will be sending to GEM-SET from the Aquarius
Lab. Her logs and links to more information about Aquarius
are posted at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/aquariuslogs.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers. Send your answer,
along with your name and state to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
This week's question is from Mentor Lauren Batte:
When Aquanauts are on a saturation dive at Aquarius
underwater laboratory, why are they not able to come above
a depth of
47 feet (2.5 atm of pressure) during the 10-day dive?
(Hint: Use the Aquarius web site http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius
to discover the answer.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARISSA
G. IN MA
Is there a career in science, engineering or
technology that would include an interest
in biology and marketing? Those are two
topics I am interested in and I'd like to
see if I can do both of them in a career
in the science field.
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE COURTNIE
T.
I am interested in why some things, no matter what they weigh,
can float in water?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K.
IN VA
Students in high school and younger have designed experiments
that have gone
in space with Astronauts and I was wondering if students have
had their
experiments go into the Aquarius with Aquanauts? Can you tell
me how this
works if the Aquarius does this? Thank you
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
What kind of education do aquanauts need to have?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you
feel it until you itch it?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 18, 2003) FROM MARGARITA L. IN
CO
What do you think provides you with "competitive
advantage" in your current position and/or in your career?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030721q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 18, 2003) FROM ROBIN B. IN CA
I am very interested in wilderness and the environment, as
well as SET
(especially biology and physics) and doing something that
has an aspect of community or world service.
What kind of careers or fields could combine these things?
Are any of the mentors involved in things like this?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030721q2.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 21, 2003
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women
and Children deadline is August 1, 2003. To learn more about
the criteria for the Education Support Awards go to:http://www.ptmfoundation.net/home.shtml
********************
Mentor Lauren Batte has begun her mission as a "Surfnaut"
at the Aquarius
underwater laboratory. Read about her mission posted on Daily
Logs that she will be sending to GEM-SET from the Aquarius
Lab. Her logs and links to more information about Aquarius
are posted at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/aquariuslogs.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers. Send your answer,
along with your name and state to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
This week's question is from Mentor Lauren Batte:
When Aquanauts are on a saturation dive at Aquarius
underwater laboratory, why are they not able to come above
a depth of
47 feet (2.5 atm of pressure) during the 10-day dive?
(Hint: Use the Aquarius web site
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius to discover the answer.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K.
IN VA
Students in high school and younger have designed experiments
that have gone
in space with Astronauts and I was wondering if students have
had their
experiments go into the Aquarius with Aquanauts? Can you tell
me how this
works if the Aquarius does this? Thank you
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 21, 2003 FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
What kind of education do aquanauts need to have?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you
feel it until you itch it?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 18, 2003) FROM MARGARITA L. IN
CO
What do you think provides you with "competitive
advantage" in your current position and/or in your career?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030721q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 18, 2003) FROM ROBIN B. IN CA
I am very interested in wilderness and the environment, as
well as SET
(especially biology and physics)
and doing something that has an aspect of community or world
service.
What kind of careers or fields could combine these things?
Are any of the mentors involved in things like this?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030721q2.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 18, 2003
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women
and Children deadline is August 1, 2003. To learn more about
the criteria for the Education Support Awards go to:http://www.ptmfoundation.net/home.shtml
********************
Mentor Lauren Batte has begun her mission as a "Surfnaut"
at the Aquarius
underwater laboratory. Read about her mission posted on Daily
Logs that she will be sending to GEM-SET from the Aquarius
Lab. Her logs and links to more information about Aquarius
are posted at
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/aquariuslogs.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers. Send your answer,
along with your name and state to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
This week's question is from Mentor Lauren Batte:
When Aquanauts are on a saturation dive at Aquarius
underwater laboratory, why are they not able to come above
a depth of
47 feet (2.5 atm of pressure) during the 10-day dive?
(Hint: Use the Aquarius web site http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius
to discover the answer.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 18, 2003) FROM MARGARITA L. IN
CO
What do you think provides you with "competitive
advantage" in your current position and/or in your career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 18, 2003) FROM ROBIN B. IN CA
I am very interested in wilderness and the environment, as
well as SET
(especially biology and physics)
and doing something that has an aspect of community or world
service.
What kind of careers or fields could combine these things?
Are any of the mentors involved in things like this?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you
feel it until you itch it?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
R. IN WA
I have an interest in having a career like the ones on the
show CSI. I
have always loved puzzles, and many of my friends and family
could "see
me" having that as my career. However, I don't have a
strong stomach,
and I have a sensitivity to smells. Could anybody offer me
advice on how
to get over those. Or maybe sub careers in the CSI field.
Does any body
know of web sites that would offer more information about
CSI? Maybe
colleges where you become a CSI? Any and all information would
be a
great help. Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030717q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 17, 2003
********************
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mentor Lauren Batte has begun her mission as a "Surfnaut"
at the Aquarius
underwater laboratory. Read about her mission posted on Daily
Logs that she will be sending to GEM-SET from the Aquarius
Lab. Her logs and links to more information about Aquarius
are posted at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/aquariuslogs.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers. Send your answer,
along with your name and state to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Last week's question was: Fireworks use chemistry to
make different colors. Can you describe what chemical compounds
are used to make the red, white, and blue colors that appear
in fireworks?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm
********************
This week's question is from Mentor Lauren Batte:
When Aquanauts are on a saturation dive at Aquarius
underwater laboratory, why are they not able to come above
a depth of
47 feet (2.5 atm of pressure) during the 10-day dive? (Hint:
Use the
Aquarius web site
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius to discover the answer.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R.
IN VA
What causes us to be ticklish? If we are brushed with a feather,
why do you
feel it until you itch it?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
R. IN WA
I have an interest in having a career like the ones on the
show CSI. I
have always loved puzzles, and many of my friends and family
could "see
me" having that as my career. However, I don't have a
strong stomach,
and I have a sensitivity to smells. Could anybody offer me
advice on how
to get over those. Or maybe sub careers in the CSI field.
Does any body
know of web sites that would offer more information about
CSI? Maybe
colleges where you become a CSI? Any and all information would
be a
great help. Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030717q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 15, 2003
********************
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mentor Lauren Batte has begun her mission as a "Surfnaut"
at the Aquarius
underwater laboratory. Read about her mission posted on Daily
Logs that she will be sending to GEM-SET from the Aquarius
Lab. Her logs and links to more information about Aquarius
are posted at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/aquariuslogs.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers. Send your answer,
along with your name and state to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Last week's question was: Fireworks use chemistry to
make different colors. Can you describe what chemical compounds
are used to make the red, white, and blue colors that appear
in fireworks?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm
********************
This week's question is: When Aquanauts are on a saturation
dive at Aquarius
underwater laboratory, why are they not able to come above
a depth of
47 feet (2.5 atm of pressure) during the 10-day dive? (Hint:
Use the
Aquarius web site http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius
to discover the answer.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
R. IN WA
I have an interest in having a career like the ones on the
show CSI. I
have always loved puzzles, and many of my friends and family
could "see
me" having that as my career. However, I don't have a
strong stomach,
and I have a sensitivity to smells. Could anybody offer me
advice on how
to get over those. Or maybe sub careers in the CSI field.
Does any body
know of web sites that would offer more information about
CSI? Maybe
colleges where you become a CSI? Any and all information would
be a
great help. Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C.
IN MA
What animal's DNA is closest to human DNA?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030715q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE AYUSHI
R. IN TX
How are science and math related? [Why should I study them]?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030715q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M.
IN NM
I'm really interested in becoming a paleontologist when I
get older. Any
ideas on training or schools?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030715q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 14, 2003
********************
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mentor Lauren Batte has begun her mission as a "Surfnaut"
at the Aquarius
underwater laboratory. Read about her mission posted on Daily
Logs that she will be sending to GEM-SET from the Aquarius
Lab. Her logs and links to more information about Aquarius
are posted at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/aquariuslogs.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers. Send your answer,
along with your name and state to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Last week's question was: Fireworks use chemistry to
make different colors. Can you describe what chemical compounds
are used to make the red, white, and blue colors that appear
in fireworks?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm
********************
This week's question is: When Aquanauts are on a saturation
dive at Aquarius
underwater laboratory, why are they not able to come above
a depth of
47 feet (2.5 atm of pressure) during the 10-day dive? (Hint:
Use the
Aquarius web site http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius
to discover the answer.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 14, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C.
IN MA:
What animal's DNA is closest to human DNA?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
R. IN WA
I have an interest in having a career like the ones on the
show CSI. I
have always loved puzzles, and many of my friends and family
could "see
me" having that as my career. However, I don't have a
strong stomach,
and I have a sensitivity to smells. Could anybody offer me
advice on how
to get over those. Or maybe sub careers in the CSI field.
Does any body
know of web sites that would offer more information about
CSI? Maybe
colleges where you become a CSI? Any and all information would
be a
great help. Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE AYUSHI
R. IN TX
How are science and math related? [Why should I study them]?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M.
IN NM
I'm really interested in becoming a paleontologist when I
get older. Any
ideas on training or schools?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030714q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 11, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of
all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers.
This week's question is: Fireworks use chemistry to
make different colors. Can you describe what chemical compounds
are used to make the red, white, and blue colors that appear
in fireworks?
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
R. IN WA
I have an interest in having a career like the ones on the
show CSI. I
have always loved puzzles, and many of my friends and family
could "see
me" having that as my career. However, I don't have a
strong stomach,
and I have a sensitivity to smells. Could anybody offer me
advice on how
to get over those. Or maybe sub careers in the CSI field.
Does any body
know of web sites that would offer more information about
CSI? Maybe
colleges where you become a CSI? Any and all information would
be a
great help. Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE AYUSHI
R. IN TX
How are science and math related? [Why should I study them]?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M.
IN NM
I'm really interested in becoming a paleontologist when I
get older. Any
ideas on training or schools?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I am trying to find a job until I go back to
school next year, where are the best places to
look?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030709q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
F. IN MA
Is it more difficult for a woman to succeed in SET fields?
If so why?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030709q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
What type of diet is good for female athletes? Would a high
protein diet be the best way to go?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030709q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 9, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of
all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers.
This week's question is: Fireworks use chemistry to
make different colors. Can you describe what chemical compounds
are used to make the red, white, and blue colors that appear
in fireworks?
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATIE M.
IN CO
Is it true that you would be more likely to be hired for a
job at a TV or
Radio station if you are an engineer and know how to fix the
equipment?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M.
IN NM
I'm really interested in becoming a paleontologist when I
get older. Any
ideas on training or schools?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I am trying to find a job until I go back to
school next year, where are the best places to
look?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030709q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
F. IN MA
Is it more difficult for a woman to succeed in SET fields?
If so why?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030709q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
What type of diet is good for female athletes? Would a high
protein diet be the best way to go?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030709q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 7, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of
all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers.
This week's question is: Fireworks use chemistry to
make different colors. Can you describe what chemical compounds
are used to make the red, white, and blue colors that appear
in fireworks?
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I am trying to find a job until I go back to
school next year, where are the best places to
look?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
F. IN MA
Is it more difficult for a woman to succeed in SET fields?
If so why?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
What type of diet is good for female athletes? Would a high
protein diet be the best way to go?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
P. IN NY
I was looking through the list of recommended summer camps
and I noticed that there aren't any that are in NY. Are there
any good ones in NY? Especially for 10-11 graders?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030707q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JASMINE
S. IN PA
I like technology and am interested in working in television,
but is it
hard to find a job?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030707q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA
W. IN PA
What types of careers are there for people who like to do
math other than
accounting?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030707q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 3, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of
all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be no Daily Digest on July 4th. The
Daily Digest will resume on Monday, July 7th. Enjoy the holiday
weekend!
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long with prizes for all correct answers.
This week's question is: Fireworks use chemistry to
make different colors. Can you describe what chemical compounds
are used to make the red, white, and blue colors that appear
in fireworks?
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JESS D.
IN VT
I am trying to find a job until I go back to
school next year, where are the best places to
look?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JASMINE
S. IN PA
I like technology and am interested in working in television,
but is it
hard to find a job?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
F. IN MA
Is it more difficult for a woman to succeed in SET fields?
If so why?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
What type of diet is good for female athletes? Would a high
protein diet be the best way to go?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
P. IN NY
I was looking through the list of recommended summer camps
and I noticed that there aren't any that are in NY. Are there
any good ones in NY? Especially for 10-11 graders?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA
W. IN PA
What types of careers are there for people who like to do
math other than
accounting?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030703q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE NAJJA S.
IN PA
What type of background or school do you have to go to be
a zoologist or to
work with animals? Do you need science?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030703q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN S.
IN NY
Although I am a healthy young woman, I easily gain weight.
I work out regularly, eat healthily and am in shape. {My doctor
verifies this.} I have acquaintances who eat much more {and
not as healthy food as I} and are not athletes. They, however,
are much thinner than I am. Is this simply a matter of different
metabolisms, or body types, or is there something else that
causes different amounts of weight gain in humans?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030703q3.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JULY 1, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers
to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of
all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically
at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer
long.
This week's question is: How will science, engineering, or
technology (SET) benefit your quality of life this summer?
Give one example of an SET invention or innovation that makes
life better for you personally.
A: Congratulations to all the GEM scholars who submitted
an answer! You will each receive a copy of the GIRLS PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY JOURNAL to record your summer activities. Many people
mentioned air conditioning, e-mail, and roller coasters as
SET inventions that will improve the quality of their life
this summer. Answers were received from ALEXIS K. IN VA, ASHLEY
S. IN AR, CASSIE C. IN UT, ERIKA G. IN CA, FRANCISCA L. IN
CA, JENNY N. IN AR, KATHRYN T. IN VA, KELLY B. IN PA, KELLY
V. IN NJ, KUNJAL P. IN NY, LISA R. IN PA, SANNA R. IN VA.
Go to http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars
to read each individual answer.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE JASMINE
S. IN PA
I like technology and am interested in working in television,
but is it
hard to find a job?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA
W. IN PA
What types of careers are there for people who like to do
math other than
accounting?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on July 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE NAJJA S.
IN PA
What type of background or school do you have to go to be
a zoologist or to
work with animals? Do you need science?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE KAREN S.
IN NY
Although I am a healthy young woman, I easily gain weight.
I work out regularly, eat healthily and am in shape. {My doctor
verifies this.} I have acquaintances who eat much more {and
not as healthy food as I} and are not athletes. They, however,
are much thinner than I am. Is this simply a matter of different
metabolisms, or body types, or is there something else that
causes different amounts of weight gain in humans?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY
F. IN MA
Is it more difficult for a woman to succeed in SET fields?
If so why?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
V. IN NJ
What type of diet is good for female athletes? Would a high
protein diet be the best way to go?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL
P. IN NY
I was looking through the list of recommended summer camps
and i noticed that there aren't nay that are in NY. Are there
any good ones in NY? Especially for 10-11 graders?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY
S. IN TN
How do you know how long to keep a savings bond? I have a
100 dollars savings bond, and I do not know how to use it.
How do they work? How long do you have to keep them?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030701q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELLY B.
IN PA
How can shocking a person's heart help make it normal once
again, and how do
doctors do it without hurting the patient?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030701q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHARMILA
P. IN WA
What are the top 15 colleges and universities that
have a good chemical engineering program? I need a
list really badly. Let me know the ones that are
really, really good and also the ones that are fairly
and pretty good.
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030701q3.htm
********************
END
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