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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 29, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner 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
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
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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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 27, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner 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
*********************
Question for 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!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CHAU
L. IN TX
Hi, I want to major in Pharmacy, but am having trouble deciding
on a university. Can you please tell me about the University
of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston at Downtown?
How can I tell which is the better program for me? [Also some
high schools have credits for Pharmacy Tech programs. I do
not know if my high school has this program. Has anyone gotten
Pharmacy Tech credit before college? Is this a good idea to
pursue?]Thank you very much for helping me out !!!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040727q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER AYUSHI
R. IN TX
This is my first year taking Advanced Placement courses. Can
any one give me any idea what it is going to be like? I have
heard from other people that it will be really hard... research
papers everyday, and stuff like that. I feel like they are
just scaring me. So, I want to hear from the mentors and other
students who have taken AP courses at different schools.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040727q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALISSA
F. In INDIANA I am interested in aeronautical engineering
and am planning to study that in college and later work at
NASA, hopefully in Mission Control. I was wondering what I
should be doing now, as a high school junior, to help jump
start my career? I am taking classes related to aeronautics,
but is there any internships or other opportunities for me?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040727q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 26, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner 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
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CHAU
L. IN TX
Hi, I want to major in Pharmacy, but am having trouble deciding
on a university. Can you please tell me about the University
of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston at Downtown?
How can I tell which is the better program for me? [Also some
high schools have credits for Pharmacy Tech programs. I do
not know if my high school has this program. Has anyone gotten
Pharmacy Tech credit before college? Is this a good idea to
pursue?]Thank you very much for helping me out !!!
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER AYUSHI
R. IN TX
This is my first year taking Advanced Placement courses. Can
any one give me any idea what it is going to be like? I have
heard from other people that it will be really hard... research
papers everyday, and stuff like that. I feel like they are
just scaring me. So, I want to hear from the mentors and other
students who have taken AP courses at different schools.
********************
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!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 23, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I do well with classes, tests and grades. I do best in history,
writing,
art, and computer graphics but really like science. Math is
the least
natural for me but my teachers have said I can handle it fine.
I have to
work harder in math, less hard in science, and not at all
with humanities.
Well, let me say that differently, I work hard in everything
but some
subjects don't seem like work as much (history for example).
If I am going
to be a scientist or computer scientist, I am going to have
to work harder
and I might not get as high grades as I would like. Why would
I take the
risk to go into science when I could do better in the humanities?
I might be wrong, but if I go to college to do science and
math, I might not have
grades as good or better than going into humanities. I am
questioning if I
want to risk doing the harder thing, getting lower grades,
then having
opportunities close up. This is a very important question
because I don't
think I am the only girl who wonders about this.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040726q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOSIE
K. IN GA
I will have five Advanced Placement (AP) courses to take next
year (my junior year), along with being manager of the volleyball
team, and the many clubs I have joined. Do
you have any time-managing advice, or anything of that sort
that you could
give me? Thanks in advance!
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040726q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
What is some advice that you can give me before I go to college?
What are some of your regrets? What are some things that you
wish you had known before you had gone to college? What should
I know before attending college?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040726q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 23, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner 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/archive040723q1.htm
********************
ATTENTION all GEM-SET MENTORS and PARTNERS
The Partnership to Advance Science, Engineering and Technology
is currently accepting individual, company/organization, high
school and college student nominations for its 2004 HORIZON
AWARDS
to be presented at the Society of Women Engineers National
Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nominations received by
September 3, 2004 will be considered.
Click here for more information: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/horizon.htm
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 23, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I do well with classes, tests and grades. I do best in history,
writing,
art, and computer graphics but really like science. Math is
the least
natural for me but my teachers have said I can handle it fine.
I have to
work harder in math, less hard in science, and not at all
with humanities.
Well, let me say that differently, I work hard in everything
but some
subjects don't seem like work as much (history for example).
If I am going
to be a scientist or computer scientist, I am going to have
to work harder
and I might not get as high grades as I would like. Why would
I take the
risk to go into science when I could do better in the humanities?
I might be
wrong, but if I go to college to do science and math, I might
not have
grades as good or better than going into humanities. I am
questioning if I
want to risk doing the harder thing, getting lower grades,
then having
opportunities close up. This is a very important question
because I don't
think I am the only girl who wonders about this.
********************
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!
*********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YUNJI
K. IN IL
I was always interested in animals, and when I was a high
school student, I thought of becoming a vet. or get involved
in the fields of zoology/paleontology. I have heard job positions
like vet. technicians and vet. surgeons. What kind of jobs
are available in this area and what kind of training/schooling
is needed? I would very much appreciate all the advice from
mentors. Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040723q2.htm
**********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALISSA
F. In INDIANA
I am interested in aeronautical engineering and am planning
to study that in
college and later work at NASA, hopefully in Mission Control.
I was wondering
what I should be doing now, as a high school junior, to help
jump start my
career? I am taking classes related to aeronautics, but is
there any internships
or other opportunities for me?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040723q3.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 22, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner 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:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q1.htm
********************
ATTENTION all GEM-SET MENTORS and PARTNERS
The Partnership to Advance Science, Engineering and Technology
is currently accepting individual, company/organization, high
school and college student nominations for its 2004 HORIZON
AWARDS
to be presented at the Society of Women Engineers National
Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nominations received by
September 3, 2004 will be considered.
Click here for more information: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/horizon.htm
*********************
Question for 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!
*********************
Q: (Initially posted July 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YUNJI
K. IN IL
I was always interested in animals, and when I was a high
school student, I thought of becoming a vet. or get involved
in the fields of zoology/paleontology. I have heard job positions
like vet. technicians and vet. surgeons. What kind of jobs
are available in this area and what kind of training/schooling
is needed? I would very much appreciate all the advice from
mentors. Thank you!
**********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOSIE
K. IN GA
I will have five Advanced Placement (AP) courses to take next
year (my junior year), along with being manager of the volleyball
team, and the many clubs I have joined. Do
you have any time-managing advice, or anything of that sort
that you could
give me? Thanks in advance!
A:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALISSA
F. In INDIANA
I am interested in aeronautical engineering and am planning
to study that in
college and later work at NASA, hopefully in Mission Control.
I was wondering
what I should be doing now, as a high school junior, to help
jump start my
career? I am taking classes related to aeronautics, but is
there any internships or other opportunities for me?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q6.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
What is some advice that you can give me before I go to college?
What are some of your regrets? What are some things that you
wish you had known before you had gone to college? What should
I know before attending college?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to move and will go to another high school for
my Junior and
Senior year. I worked really hard in my old school and people
knew me. I
will go into a new school where no one knows me. I will come
in too late to
run for school office and be able to take other leadership
responsibilities.
I already have plans to create programs on my own, but how
do I break into a
new school half way through high school? I won't have a lot
of the AP
classes I would have had if I didn't have to move and it will
be too late
for me to start IB (if they have it and I don't think they
do). I'm not
sure, but I think I am going from an extremely hard school
to an easier one
with a lot less to offer for classes. Isn't this going to
really mess up
college applications and plans? What can I do to avoid problems
or recover
from ones that happen because of the change? How do colleges
look at things
if you have to change schools? Do they care or understand
how hard this
makes things?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ABI
W. IN NY
I was wondering when in high school is it a good time to begin
to tour and
visit colleges? I have no idea where I want to go for college,
and I'm not
sure how to get started looking at the different colleges
or where to even
begin to find the college best for me.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q5.htm
********************
END
******************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 21, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner 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:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q1.htm
********************
ATTENTION all GEM-SET MENTORS and PARTNERS
The Partnership to Advance Science, Engineering and Technology
is currently accepting individual, company/organization, high
school and college student nominations for its 2004 HORIZON
AWARDS
to be presented at the Society of Women Engineers National
Conference in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Nominations received by
September 3, 2004 will be considered.
Click here for more information: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/horizon.htm
*********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YUNJI
K. IN IL
I was always interested in animals, and when I was a high
school student, I thought of becoming a vet. or get involved
in the fields of zoology/paleontology. I have heard job positions
like vet. technicians and vet. surgeons. What kind of jobs
are available in this area and what kind of training/schooling
is needed? I would very much appreciate all the advice from
mentors. Thank you!
**********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOSIE
K. IN GA
I will have five Advanced Placement (AP) courses to take next
year (my junior year), along with being manager of the volleyball
team, and the many clubs I have joined. Do
you have any time-managing advice, or anything of that sort
that you could
give me? Thanks in advance!
A:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALISSA
F. In INDIANA
I am interested in aeronautical engineering and am planning
to study that in
college and later work at NASA, hopefully in Mission Control.
I was wondering
what I should be doing now, as a high school junior, to help
jump start my
career? I am taking classes related to aeronautics, but is
there any internships
or other opportunities for me?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q6.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
What is some advice that you can give me before I go to college?
What are some of your regrets? What are some things that you
wish you had known before you had gone to college? What should
I know before attending college?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to move and will go to another high school for
my Junior and Senior year. I worked really hard in my old
school and people knew me. I
will go into a new school where no one knows me. I will come
in too late to
run for school office and be able to take other leadership
responsibilities.
I already have plans to create programs on my own, but how
do I break into a
new school half way through high school? I won't have a lot
of the AP
classes I would have had if I didn't have to move and it will
be too late
for me to start IB (if they have it and I don't think they
do). I'm not
sure, but I think I am going from an extremely hard school
to an easier one
with a lot less to offer for classes. Isn't this going to
really mess up
college applications and plans? What can I do to avoid problems
or recover
from ones that happen because of the change? How do colleges
look at things
if you have to change schools? Do they care or understand
how hard this
makes things?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ABI
W. IN NY
I was wondering when in high school is it a good time to begin
to tour and
visit colleges? I have no idea where I want to go for college,
and I'm not
sure how to get started looking at the different colleges
or where to even
begin to find the college best for me.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040721q5.htm
********************
END
******************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 19, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour
Simon
********************
Attention all GEM-SET seniors who are college bound. Send
in your college
destination and top choices for majors to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Also, if you
received any scholarships or special awards, tell us the good
news. We'll
post the senior plans on our GEM-SET web site at http://www.gem-set.org!
See the exciting adventures planned by our GEM-SET seniors
by clicking here:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040719q1.htm
********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 19, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOSIE
K. IN GA
I will have five Advanced Placement (AP) courses to take next
year (my junior year), along with being manager of the volleyball
team, and the many clubs I have joined. Do
you have any time-managing advice, or anything of that sort
that you could
give me? Thanks in advance!
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALISSA
F. In INDIANA
I am interested in aeronautical engineering and am planning
to study that in
college and later work at NASA, hopefully in Mission Control.
I was wondering
what I should be doing now, as a high school junior, to help
jump start my
career? I am taking classes related to aeronautics, but is
there any internships
or other opportunities for me?
********************
Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
What is some advice that you can give me before I go to college?
What are some of your regrets? What are some things that you
wish you had known before you had gone to college? What should
I know before attending college?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040719q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to move and will go to another high school for
my Junior and
Senior year. I worked really hard in my old school and people
knew me. I
will go into a new school where no one knows me. I will come
in too late to
run for school office and be able to take other leadership
responsibilities.
I already have plans to create programs on my own, but how
do I break into a
new school half way through high school? I won't have a lot
of the AP
classes I would have had if I didn't have to move and it will
be too late
for me to start IB (if they have it and I don't think they
do). I'm not
sure, but I think I am going from an extremely hard school
to an easier one
with a lot less to offer for classes. Isn't this going to
really mess up
college applications and plans? What can I do to avoid problems
or recover
from ones that happen because of the change? How do colleges
look at things
if you have to change schools? Do they care or understand
how hard this
makes things?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040719q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ABI
W. IN NY
I was wondering when in high school is it a good time to begin
to tour and
visit colleges? I have no idea where I want to go for college,
and I'm not
sure how to get started looking at the different colleges
or where to even
begin to find the college best for me.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040719q4.htm
********************
END
******************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 15, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour
Simon
********************
Attention all GEM-SET seniors who are college bound. Send
in your college
destination and top choices for majors to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Also, if you
received any scholarships or special awards, tell us the good
news. We'll
post the senior plans on our GEM-SET web site at http://www.gem-set.org!
See the exciting adventures planned by our GEM-SET seniors
by clicking here:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040715q1.htm
********************
Question for Mentors
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
What is some advice that you can give me before I go to college?
What are some of your regrets? What are some things that you
wish you had known before you had gone to college? What should
I know before attending college?
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Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALISSA
F. In INDIANA
I am interested in aeronautical engineering and am planning
to study that in
college and later work at NASA, hopefully in Mission Control.
I was wondering
what I should be doing now, as a high school junior, to help
jump start my
career? I am taking classes related to aeronautics, but is
there any internships
or other opportunities for me?
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Q: (Initially posted July 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
I am going to move and will go to another high school for
my Junior and
Senior year. I worked really hard in my old school and people
knew me. I
will go into a new school where no one knows me. I will come
in too late to
run for school office and be able to take other leadership
responsibilities.
I already have plans to create programs on my own, but how
do I break into a
new school half way through high school? I won't have a lot
of the AP
classes I would have had if I didn't have to move and it will
be too late
for me to start IB (if they have it and I don't think they
do). I'm not
sure, but I think I am going from an extremely hard school
to an easier one
with a lot less to offer for classes. Isn't this going to
really mess up
college applications and plans? What can I do to avoid problems
or recover
from ones that happen because of the change? How do colleges
look at things
if you have to change schools? Do they care or understand
how hard this
makes things?
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Q&A Forum with Responses from Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted July 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ABI
W. IN NY
I was wondering when in high school is it a good time to begin
to tour and
visit colleges? I have no idea where I want to go for college,
and I'm not
sure how to get started looking at the different colleges
or where to even
begin to find the college best for me.
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040715q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 14, 2004
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July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft
exploring? In your opinion is it important to study our solar
system? Why
or why not?
July Prize winner will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour
Simon
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GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
********************
Toshiba America Foundation grants for 7th-12th grade science
and math
education due August 1st. Tell your teachers to apply right
away. For more
information go to:
http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html
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The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization
that
provides four year high school scholarships to low-income
Chicago area
eighth grade students who possess high academic potential
and strong
personal character. For more information go to:
http://www.dmsf.org
*********************
Attention all GEM-SET seniors who are college bound. Send
in your college
destination and top choices for majors to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
Also, if you
received any scholarships or special awards, tell us the good
news. We'll
post the senior plans on our GEM-SET web site at http://www.gem-set.org!
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Question for Mentors
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Q: (Initially posted July 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ABI
W. IN NY
I was wondering when in high school is it a good time to begin
to tour and
visit colleges? I have no idea where I want to go for college,
and I'm not
sure how to get started looking at the different colleges
or where to even
begin to find the college best for me.
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 12, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft exploring? In your opinion is it important to study
our solar system? Why or why not?
July Prize winner will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour
Simon
********************
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
********************
Toshiba America Foundation grants for 7th-12th grade science
and math education due August 1st. Tell your teachers to apply
right away. For more information go to:http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html
********************
The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization
that provides fouryear high school scholarships to low-income
Chicago area eighth grade students who possess high academic
potential and strong personal character. For more information
go to:http://www.dmsf.org
*********************
Attention all GEM-SET seniors who are college bound. Send
in your college destination and top choices for majors to
GEM-SET@uic.edu. Also,
if you received any scholarships or special awards, tell us
the good news. We'll post the senior plans on our GEM-SET
web site at http://www.gem-set.org!
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 6, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER DEBORAH
K. IN CA
I have decided biology as my major for a long period of time,
and I am planning to choose that major when I write for my
college applications. I want to know how the colleges choose
the students based on their choices of majors. For example,
for students applying for colleges under interest of biology
major, do colleges pay attention to the grades that students
have received in bio-related courses more, or still overall
transcript (extracurricular activities). I just want to have
the knowledge of college admission process based on students'
choice of their major especially regarding biology major.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040707q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 8, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft exploring? In your opinion is it important to study
our solar system? Why or why not?
July Prize winner will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour
Simon
********************
GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
********************
Toshiba America Foundation grants for 7th-12th grade science
and math education due August 1st. Tell your teachers to apply
right away. For more information go to:http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html
********************
The Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization
that provides fouryear high school scholarships to low-income
Chicago area eighth grade students who possess high academic
potential and strong personal character. For more information
go to:http://www.dmsf.org
*********************
Attention all GEM-SET seniors who are college bound. Send
in your college destination and top choices for majors to
GEM-SET@uic.edu. Also,
if you received any scholarships or special awards, tell us
the good news. We'll post the senior plans on our GEM-SET
web site at http://www.gem-set.org!
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 6, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER DEBORAH
K. IN CA
I have decided biology as my major for a long period of time,
and I am planning to choose that major when I write for my
college applications. I want to know how the colleges choose
the students based on their choices of majors. For example,
for students applying for colleges under interest of biology
major, do colleges pay attention to the grades that students
have received in bio-related courses more, or still overall
transcript (extracurricular activities). I just want to have
the knowledge of college admission process based on students'
choice of their major especially regarding biology major.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040707q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 7, 2004
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft exploring? In your opinion is it important to study
our solar system? Why or why not?
July Prize winner will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour
Simon
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 6, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER DEBORAH
K. IN CA
I have decided biology as my major for a long period of time,
and I am planning to choose that major when I write for my
college applications. I want to know how the colleges choose
the students based on their choices of majors. For example,
for students applying for colleges under interest of biology
major, do colleges pay attention to the grades that students
have received in bio-related courses more, or still overall
transcript (extracurricular activities). I just want to have
the knowledge of college admission process based on students'
choice of their major especially regarding biology major.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040707q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 6, 2004
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JUNE QUESTION-of-the-MONTH SUMMARY
Thanks to all the students who responded to the June Question-of-the-Month.
Of the 27 students who responded, the average amount of time
spent on the Internet each week was approximately 11 hours,
with the range being from 1 hour to 30 hours. Many people
commented about how convenient the Internet is, but there
was also commentary on how the Internet should not take over
our lives. There should still be time for friends, exercise,
out-door activities, etc.
Many people sent in definitions on the digital divide. Diana
J. in CA defines it as follows:
"The 'digital divide' is a term commonly used to describe
an individual
or community's lack of access to computers, training and online
resources. It
refers to a gap between those individuals who have reasonable
opportunities
to gain access to technology tools and those that do not.
Digital divides exist
among those of differing income and economic levels, education,
age, and
gender, race or ethnicity, location, single and dual-parent
families, and
disability.
Kathryn T. from VA tells us that
"In my community, our high school students will all be
provided with their own laptops this year so that the gap
can be closed between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots.' "
For complete responses about the digital divide and computer
usage by GEM-SET students click here:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040701q1.htm
The winner of the June book drawing is JungMin Amy P. in
CA. You will receive Catherine Thimmesh's book GIRLS THINK
OF EVERYTHING: STORIES OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN. All
other participants will receive a certificate of participation
in the mail.
********************
July Question-of-the-month: What planet is the Cassini-Huygens
spacecraft exploring? In your opinion is it important to study
our solar system? Why or why not?
July Prize winner will receive: OUR SOLAR SYSTEM by Seymour
Simon
********************
QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 6, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER DEBORAH
K. IN CA
I have decided biology as my major for a long period of time,
and I am planning to choose that major when I write for my
college applications. I want to know how the colleges choose
the students based on their choices of majors. For example,
for students applying for colleges under interest of biology
major, do colleges pay attention to the grades that students
have received in bio-related courses more, or still overall
transcript (extracurricular activities). I just want to have
the knowledge of college admission process based on students'
choice of their major especially regarding biology major.
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER HOLLY
Y. IN CA
Hi. Thank you to all the mentors who answered my question!
It was quite helpful! That is why I am still looking at both
sides. I have a list of universities that offer the special
7/8 medical program, which allow high school students to immediately
go on to the colleges' medical school after their undergrad
program as long as they take the required courses and maintain
a certain GPA. I recently discovered that the University of
Pacific offers a 7yr. dentistry program, which also ensures
the high school student of a space in their dental school
if they maintain a certain GPA and get a certain score on
the DAT (thanks to all you mentors, I know what this is!!)
Are there any other colleges/universities that offer a 7/8
dentistry program for high school students? I don't really
mind if they are 7 or 8 years. Thank you!!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040706q1.htm
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Q:(Initially posted June 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am currently searching for Scholarships. I am interested
in becoming a Computer or Electrical Engineer... Thank you.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040706q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 28, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESSICA
L. IN IL
A couple of days ago, I was talking to a friend about computer
viruses and bugs, and he told me that they are created by
people. I was just curious why people would bother to make
such things and how do the they spread?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040706q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR July 1, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Join the Sally Ride Science Club™, Smith College, and
Hasbro TOYchallenge™
to take place
Thursday, July 8th from 10:00am-4:30pm
at San Diego Aerospace Museum's Balboa Park
This event is FREE to all GEM-SET members.
Click below for more information:http://www.toychallenge.com/showcase.shtml
********************
JUNE QUESTION-of-the-MONTH SUMMARY
Thanks to all the students who responded to the June Question-of-the-Month.
Of the 27 students who responded, the average amount of time
spent on the Internet each week was approximately 11 hours,
with the range being from 1 hour to 30 hours. Many people
commented about how convenient the Internet is, but there
was also commentary on how the Internet should not take over
our lives. There should still be time for friends, exercise,
out-door activities, etc.
Many people sent in definitions on the digital divide. Diana
J. in CA defines it as follows:
"The 'digital divide' is a term commonly used to describe
an individual
or community's lack of access to computers, training and online
resources. It
refers to a gap between those individuals who have reasonable
opportunities
to gain access to technology tools and those that do not.
Digital divides exist
among those of differing income and economic levels, education,
age, and
gender, race or ethnicity, location, single and dual-parent
families, and
disability.
Kathryn T. from VA tells us that
"In my community, our high school students will all be
provided with their own laptops this year so that the gap
can be closed between the 'haves' and the 'have-nots.' "
For complete responses about the digital divide and computer
usage by GEM-SET students click here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040701q1.htm
The winner of this month's book drawing is JungMin Amy P.
in CA. You will receive Catherine Thimmesh's book GIRLS THINK
OF EVERYTHING: STORIES OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN. All
other participants will receive a certificate of participation
in the mail.
********************
QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: (Initially posted July 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER HOLLY
Y. IN CA
Hi. Thank you to all the mentors who answered my question!
It was quite helpful! That is why I am still looking at both
sides. I have a list of universities that offer the special
7/8 medical program, which allow high school students to immediately
go on to the colleges' medical school after their undergrad
program as long as they take the required courses and maintain
a certain GPA. I recently discovered that the University of
Pacific offers a 7yr. dentistry program, which also ensures
the high school student of a space in their dental school
if they maintain a certain GPA and get a certain score on
the DAT (thanks to all you mentors, I know what this is!!)
Are there any other colleges/universities that offer a 7/8
dentistry program for high school students? I don't really
mind if they are 7 or 8 years. Thank you!!
********************
Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************
Q:(Initially posted June 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am currently searching for Scholarships. I am interested
in becoming a Computer or Electrical Engineer... Thank you.
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040701q2.htm
********************
Q:(Initially posted June 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER BRITTANY
S. IN MO
What exactly is Asperger Syndrome? I read something about
it in a
book, but I [don't know much about its causes and treatments.]
Do any mentors know anything about it?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040701q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 25, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER TRACY
N. IN TX
I was just wondering what I should take in my high school
years if I want to be an orthodontist. I was also wondering
how do I find out more information about becoming an orthodontist
or
dentist?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040701q4.htm
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END
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