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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST ARCHIVE FOR FOR JUNE 2003
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 30, 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.

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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.
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL P. IN NYI 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?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON R. IN KY
What causes your cholesterol to be high?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030630q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030630q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030630q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 27, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Chicago-Area Industry Leaders To Join Panel Discussion For Women In Information
Technology At DePaul University June 30. For more information go to GEM-SET home page and look under What's New.

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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
School is out for summer, but GEM-SET continues ALL summer long. Book prizes and certificates will continue to be distributed at the end of each month. Congratulations to MAY PRIZE WINNER Sanna R. in VA who won a copy of the Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
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.

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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON R. IN KY
What causes your cholesterol to be high?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R. IN VA
Can the full moon really affect our disposition? If so, which other natural
phenomena have a sub-conscious effect on us?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030627q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN CO
Is it possible to want to do too much in college? I will be a senior in the
fall and in college I want to: be on the dance team, be in an orchestra, major in architecture and minor in Spanish.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030627q2.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 25, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Posse Foundation college scholarship nomination deadline is July 15, 2003. Check out the Posse Foundation web site at http://www.possefoundation.org to learn how to nominate a GEM-SET senior today!

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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE SANNA R. IN VA
Can the full moon really affect our disposition? If so, which other natural
phenomena have a sub-conscious effect on us?
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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?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN CO
Is it possible to want to do too much in college? I will be a senior in the
fall and in college I want to: be on the dance team, be in an orchestra, major
in architecture and minor in Spanish.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030625q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
What sort of fields in science don't involve a whole lot of math?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030625q2.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 24, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Posse Foundation college scholarship nomination deadline is July 15, 2003. Check out the Posse Foundation web site at http://www.possefoundation.org to learn how to nominate a GEM-SET senior today!

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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN CO
Is it possible to want to do too much in college? I will be a senior in the
fall and in college I want to: be on the dance team, be in an orchestra, major
in architecture and minor in Spanish.
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Q: (Initially posted on June 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
What sort of fields in science don't involve a whole lot of math?
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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?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE M. IN CA
I am a sophomore in high school right now...3 months till I'm a junior, and I am VERY scared to graduate from high school next, next year. Should I already start freaking out about where I want to go this soon?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030624q1.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 23, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Posse Foundation college scholarship nomination deadline is July 15, 2003. Check out the Posse Foundation web site at http://www.possefoundation.org to learn how to nominate a GEM-SET senior today!

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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
What sort of fields in science don't involve a whole lot of math?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 23, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE M. IN CA
I am a sophomore in high school right now...3 months till I'm a junior, and I am VERY scared to graduate from high school next, next year. Should I already start freaking out about where I want to go this soon?
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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?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA/NJ
What new jobs or inventions exist in Engineering, Science, and Technology?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030623q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON D. IN CO
What is the Twin Paradox?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030623q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I heard that when a person sneezes, their heart stops
then starts again. Is this true?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030623q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABI W. IN NY
If rods are more sensitive then cones and are responsive in the dark, do cats
have a greater amount of rods then a human eye has since they can see so well
in the dark? Or does it mean they can expand their iris wider to allow more
light in?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030623q4.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE JESS D. IN VT
What are the seven wonders of the world?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030623q5.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY F. IN MA
What is the percentage of women to men in medical fields?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030623q6.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 20, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Posse Foundation college scholarship nomination deadline is July 15, 2003. Check out the Posse Foundation web site at http://www.possefoundation.org to learn how to nominate a GEM-SET senior today!

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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I heard that when a person sneezes, their heart stops
then starts again. Is this true?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABI W. IN NY
If rods are more sensitive then cones and are responsive in the dark, do cats
have a greater amount of rods then a human eye has since they can see so well
in the dark? Or does it mean they can expand their iris wider to allow more
light in?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE JESS D. IN VT
What are the seven wonders of the world?
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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?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON D. IN CO
What is the Twin Paradox?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA/NJ
What new jobs or inventions exist in Engineering, Science, and Technology?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY F. IN MA
What is the percentage of women to men in medical fields?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030620q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER H. IN CA
I'm interested in a career in designing video games. What options are
available to me as an engineer, what courses should I take in college, and what
colleges provide them?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030620q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
I would like to look into a career in medicine. I am especially interested in surgery, yet I don't have a really strong stomach. I can dissect things without a problem, but in surgery one is working with a live human (or animal), and I do not know how to get over that fear. Over the summer I'm going to volunteer at a local hospital, in the ER and the Maternity ward. Is there anything else besides volunteering that would help me overcome the "fear" of working with a live human or animal?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030620q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 18, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm

2)Don't miss the pictures of GEM-SET field trips in the GEM-SET Photo album. New pictures will be posted monthly at: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/index.htm

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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY F. IN MA
What is the percentage of women to men in medical fields?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON D. IN CO
What is the Twin Paradox?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA/NJ
What new jobs or inventions exist in Engineering, Science, and Technology?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
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Q: (Initially posted on June 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER H. IN CA
I'm interested in a career in designing video games. What options are
available to me as an engineer, what courses should I take in college, and what
colleges provide them?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
I would like to look into a career in medicine. I am especially interested in surgery, yet I don't have a really strong stomach. I can dissect things without a problem, but in surgery one is working with a live human (or animal), and I do not know how to get over that fear. Over the summer I'm going to volunteer at a local hospital, in the ER and the Maternity ward. Is there anything else besides volunteering that would help me overcome the "fear" of working with a live human or animal?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030618q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISSA Z. IN NJ
Hi. I am doing a project in chemistry about color
changing nail polish. I was wondering it you knew of a
good website or had any information on the product and
the chemistry of the product. I need to know
information about the chemical make-up of color
changing nail polish and how the reaction takes place.
Thanks for your time.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030618q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
Hi
I have to make a long commute to school, and I would like to use that time to write my papers. And sometimes (usually when I really need one) I have free periods during school and no computers are available. I was thinking about buying a laptop but I cant afford one right now. Do you know any essay/poem contest or sweepstakes that give laptops as a prize to high school students?
I found one on poetry.com but I don't know if it is legitimate and I am hesitant to give my address over the Internet. How can I tell that a sweepstakes or contest is legitimate?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030618q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 16, 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 http://www.gem-set.org in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm

2)Don't miss the pictures of GEM-SET field trips in the GEM-SET Photo album. New pictures will be posted monthly at: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/index.htm

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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON D. IN CO
What is the Twin Paradox?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
I would like to look into a career in medicine. I am especially interested in surgery, yet I don't have a really strong stomach. I can dissect things without a problem, but in surgery one is working with a live human (or animal), and I do not know how to get over that fear. Over the summer I'm going to volunteer at a local hospital, in the ER and the Maternity ward. Is there anything else besides volunteering that would help me overcome the "fear" of working with a live human or animal?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA/NJ
What new jobs or inventions exist in Engineering, Science, and Technology?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISSA Z. IN NJ
Hi. I am doing a project in chemistry about color
changing nail polish. I was wondering it you knew of a
good website or had any information on the product and
the chemistry of the product. I need to know
information about the chemical make-up of color
changing nail polish and how the reaction takes place.
Thanks for your time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
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Q: (Initially posted on June 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER H. IN CA
I'm interested in a career in designing video games. What options are
available to me as an engineer, what courses should I take in college, and what
colleges provide them?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
Hi
I have to make a long commute to school, and I would like to use that time to write my papers. And sometimes (usually when I really need one) I have free periods during school and no computers are available. I was thinking about buying a laptop but I cant afford one right now. Do you know any essay/poem contest or sweepstakes that give laptops as a prize to high school students?
I found one on poetry.com but I don't know if it is legitimate and I am hesitant to give my address over the Internet. How can I tell that a sweepstakes or contest is legitimate?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE http://www.gem-set.org
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA R. IN NJ
Is there a great link between Pharmaceuticals and Toxicology?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030616q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE NAJJA S. IN PA
Why do you think that most girls are not interested in Science
and Math and is that really changing?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030616q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE LASHAYA W. IN PA
I want to know with all these new diseases passed on from animals to humans do you think the law will intervene to try to regulate the situation?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030616q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on July 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
I hate math and am not too good at algebra, geometry....
Will this hold me back in some areas of science? If so, can you provide examples?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030616q4.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 12, 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm

2)Don't miss the pictures of GEM-SET field trips in the GEM-SET Photo album. New pictures will be posted monthly at: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/index.htm

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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you name 3 GEM-SET mentors who have a degree or career in mathematics
or statistics? Bonus point if you can explain the difference between mathematics and
statistics. Hint: Read the GEM-SET mentor pages on the web site!!!

********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA R. IN NJ
Is there a great link between Pharmaceuticals and Toxicology?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE NAJJA S. IN PA
Why do you think that most girls are not interested in Science
and Math and is that really changing?
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Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE LASHAYA W. IN PA
I want to know with all these new diseases passed on from animals to humans do you think the law will intervene to try to regulate the situation?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELINDA W. IN PA
Are there any developments in technology that would draw more
females into the field?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISSA Z. IN NJ
Hi. I am doing a project in chemistry about color
changing nail polish. I was wondering it you knew of a
good website or had any information on the product and
the chemistry of the product. I need to know
information about the chemical make-up of color
changing nail polish and how the reaction takes place.
Thanks for your time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER H. IN CA
I'm interested in a career in designing video games. What options are
available to me as an engineer, what courses should I take in college, and what
colleges provide them?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
Hi
I have to make a long commute to school, and I would like to use that time to write my papers. And sometimes (usually when I really need one) I have free periods during school and no computers are available. I was thinking about buying a laptop but I cant afford one right now. Do you know any essay/poem contest or sweepstakes that give laptops as a prize to high school students?
I found one on poetry.com but I don't know if it is legitimate and I am hesitant to give my address over the Internet. How can I tell that a sweepstakes or contest is legitimate?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on July 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
I hate math and am not too good at algebra, geometry....
Will this hold me back in some areas of science? If so, can you provide examples?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030612q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on July 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHARMILA P. IN WA
Do you think it is a good idea to major in Computer
Science and Chemical Engineering? Will it be too much of a work load?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030612q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 10, 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.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm

2)Don't miss the pictures of GEM-SET field trips in the GEM-SET Photo album. New pictures will be posted monthly at: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/index.htm

********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
I hate math and am not too good at algebra, geometry....
Will this hold me back in some areas of science? If so, can you provide examples?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHARMILA P. IN WA
Do you think it is a good idea to major in Computer
Science and Chemical engineering? Will it be too much of a work load?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISSA Z. IN NJ
Hi. I am doing a project in chemistry about color
changing nail polish. I was wondering it you knew of a
good website or had any information on the product and
the chemistry of the product. I need to know
information about the chemical make-up of color
changing nail polish and how the reaction takes place.
Thanks for your time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER H. IN CA
I'm interested in a career in designing video games. What options are
available to me as an engineer, what courses should I take in college, and what
colleges provide them?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
Hi
I have to make a long commute to school, and I would like to use that time to write my papers. And sometimes (usually when I really need one) I have free periods during school and no computers are available. I was thinking about buying a laptop but I cant afford one right now. Do you know any essay/poem contest or sweepstakes that give laptops as a prize to high school students?
I found one on poetry.com but I don't know if it is legitimate and I am hesitant to give my address over the Internet. How can I tell that a sweepstakes or contest is legitimate? ********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on June 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What is within a wireless cell phone that
can/might make it dangerous and damaging
to the brain?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030610q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 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.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm

2)Don't miss the pictures of GEM-SET field trips in the GEM-SET Photo album. New pictures will be posted monthly at: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/index.htm

********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What is within a wireless cell phone that
can/might make it dangerous and damaging
to the brain?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISSA Z. IN NJ
Hi. I am doing a project in chemistry about color
changing nail polish. I was wondering it you knew of a
good website or had any information on the product and
the chemistry of the product. I need to know
information about the chemical make-up of color
changing nail polish and how the reaction takes place.
Thanks for your time.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What schools on the east coast offer a major in toxicology? [Can mentors offer any suggestions on how to find the best toxicology programs?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER H. IN CA
I'm interested in a career in designing video games. What options are
available to me as an engineer, what courses should I take in college, and what
colleges provide them?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
Hi
I have to make a long commute to school, and I would like to use that time to write my papers. And sometimes (usually when I really need one) I have free periods during school and no computers are available. I was thinking about buying a laptop but I cant afford one right now. Do you know any essay/poem contest or sweepstakes that give laptops as a prize to high school students?
I found one on poetry.com but I don't know if it is legitimate and I am hesitant to give my address over the Internet. How can I tell that a sweepstakes or contest is legitimate?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 4, 2003) FROM MENTEES JESS D. IN VT and ERIN R. IN KY
I have heard that no one can sneeze with their eyes
open. Is this true? Is there an account of someone
sneezing with their eyes open?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030609q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH U-M IN CA
What is a Tesla coil? What is it used for and how
does it work?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030609q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JOSIE M. IN CA
I have a question regarding something someone told me
that I find highly unlikely of happening. I was
informed that a chicken who had its head cut off lived
for months. Is there any truth to this story, and if
there is, how is it possible? Even if autonomic
parts of the brain that allow the body to maintain
homeostasis, like the medulla oblongata, were not cut
off, wouldn't there still be a substantial amount of
blood loss that would keep the chicken from living?
And what about other factors (e.g. food, water,
antigens)that would require a fully functional
chicken?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030609q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 5, 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.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation & summer plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm
Remember GEM-SET WILL CONTINUE in the summer and into next fall so please participate no matter where your travels take you!!!

2)Don't miss the pictures of GEM-SET field trips in the GEM-SET Photo album. New pictures will be posted monthly at: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/index.htm

3)Fermilab hosts a virtual Ask-A-Scientist session TONIGHT June 5th from 7:00pm-9:00pm Central Time. Learn something new about high energy physics. Go to the Fermilab home page at http://www.fnal.gov and participate by clicking on VIRTUAL ASK A SCIENTIST.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you name 3 GEM-SET mentors who have a degree or career in mathematics
or statistics? Bonus point if you can explain the difference between mathematics and
statistics. Hint: Read the GEM-SET mentor pages on the web site!!!

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 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.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm

2)Don't miss the pictures of GEM-SET field trips in the GEM-SET Photo album. New pictures will be posted monthly at: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/photobook/index.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you name 3 GEM-SET mentors who have a degree or career in mathematics
or statistics? Bonus point if you can explain the difference between mathematics and
statistics. Hint: Read the GEM-SET mentor pages on the web site!!!

For the correct answer to last week's gum question click here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars If you answered correctly, you will be receiving a certificate in the mail.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER H. IN CA
I'm interested in a career in designing video games. What options are
available to me as an engineer, what courses should I take in college, and what
colleges provide them?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
Hi
I have to make a long commute to school, and I would like to use that time to write my papers. And sometimes (usually when I really need one) I have free periods during school and no computers are available. I was thinking about buying a laptop but I cant afford one right now. Do you know any essay/poem contest or sweepstakes that give laptops as a prize to high school students?
I found one on poetry.com but I don't know if it is legitimate and I am hesitant to give my address over the Internet. How can I tell that a sweepstakes or contest is legitimate?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH U-M IN CA
What is a Tesla coil? What is it used for and how
does it work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on May 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O. IN HI
To become a coach for the NHL or NBA do you need any college training or requirements?And if so how much?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL O. IN TX
I was wondering if gem-set had any teen jobs in the
Dallas Forth worth area in Texas? If so please post them with contact information for follow-up.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B. IN CA
Does anyone know a person (or is a person) who was involved in SET in the
war that just happened in Iraq? If so, what did they (you) do?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030603q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on May 30, 2003) FROM MEGAN V. IN VT
[Are there any GEM-SET mentors who have worked in these technology fields]: software programs, video games, 3d animation cartoons? [What advice can you offer to someone trying to break into these fields?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030603q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARISSA G. IN MA
What college courses would be needed in order
for me to become a toxicologist?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030603q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH IN CO
Why is yawning contagious?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030603q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JOSIE M. IN CA
I have a question regarding something someone told me
that I find highly unlikely of happening. I was
informed that a chicken who had its head cut off lived
for months. Is there any truth to this story, and if
there is, how is it possible? Even if autonomic
parts of the brain that allow the body to maintain
homeostasis, like the medulla oblongata, were not cut
off, wouldn't there still be a substantial amount of
blood loss that would keep the chicken from living?
And what about other factors (e.g. food, water,
antigens)that would require a fully functional
chicken?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030603q5.htm
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END
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June 2, 2003
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 2, 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.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1) Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
See graduation plans at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/graduation.htm

For the correct answer to last week's gum question click here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars If you answered correctly, you will be receiving a certificate in the mail.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B. IN CA
Does anyone know a person (or is a person) who was involved in SET in the
war that just happened in Iraq? If so, what did they (you) do?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
Hi
I have to make a long commute to school, and I would like to use that time to write my papers. And sometimes (usually when I really need one) I have free periods during school and no computers are available. I was thinking about buying a laptop but I cant afford one right now. Do you know any essay/poem contest or sweepstakes that give laptops as a prize to high school students?
I found one on poetry.com but I dont know if it is ligitimate and I am hesitant to give my address over the Internet. How can I tell that a sweepstakes or contest is legitimate?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE JOSIE M. IN CA
I have a question regarding something someone told me
that I find highly unlikely of happening. I was
informed that a chicken who had its head cut off lived
for months. Is there any truth to this story, and if
there is, how is it possible? Even if autonomic
parts of the brain that allow the body to maintain
homeostasis, like the medulla oblongata, were not cut
off, wouldn't there still be a substantial amount of
blood loss that would keep the chicken from living?
And what about other factors (e.g. food, water, antigens)that would require a fully functional
chicken?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH U-M IN CA
What is a tesla coil? What is it used for and how
does it work?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on June 2, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARISSA G. IN MA
What college courses would be needed in order
for me to become a toxocologist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on May 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH IN CO
Why is yawning contagious?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on May 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O. IN HI
To become a coach for the NHL or NBA do you need any college training or requirements?And if so how much?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL O. IN TX
I was wondering if gem-set had any teen jobs in the
Dallas Forth worth area in Texas? If so please post them with contact information for follow-up.
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on May 30, 2003) FROM MEGAN V. IN VT
[Are there any GEM-SET mentors who have worked in these technology fields]: software programs, video games, 3d animation cartoons? [What advice can you offer to someone trying to break into these fields?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030602q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. IN CA
What percent of making a video game [utilizes] engineering compared to [utilizing] the person's creativity?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030602q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
On television shows, such as ER and CSI, do they use
[real] doctors/forensic scientists [as consultants] to make sure
everyone is doing and saying what the real thing would
be?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030602q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
I am a freshman in high school who is completing her third year of Latin, (Latin II). I am interested in becoming a P.A., possibly a veterinarian, and will most likely begin work on the ambulance this summer. Because of my school schedule, I will be unable to take Latin III next year. Is Latin valuable enough to my possible future medical career or SAT scores (for good college placement) for me to devote a portion of my already busy summer to taking it as an independent study?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030602q4.htm
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END
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