GEM-SET

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST ARCHIVE FOR FOR JUNE 2004
(Most recent digest is on top. Scroll down to see earlier digests.)

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 29, 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

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 28, 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

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 23, 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

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JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
Smith College graduates the first American ALL-WOMEN ENGINEERING CLASS!
Read more at the link below:
http://www.smith.edu/advancement/news/engineer_grads/
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 21, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER HOLLY Y. IN CA
I have somewhat of an understanding of what medical schools look at when admitting a student--GPA in college, MCAT scores and a well-rounded personality. I was wondering, then what dental schools look at when admitting their students? I don't think that dental students have to take the MCAT...so is there a specific test that they have to take? Also, do dentistry schools look at college grades? I want to go to medical school in the future, but I am also considering going into dentistry. Thank you for your help!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040623q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 8, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SANNA R. IN VA
I was just wondering about the science and technology behind modern code breaking and pattern finding in things such as Pi. How has the computer made these fields easier?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040623q2.htm
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Q: FROM MENTOR DENISE HARBERT IN IL
Student member Sanna R in VA recently asked a question about modern code
breaking and computers. Her question immediately made me think of a
not-so-modern code that I thought was really cool. However, the code I'm
thinking about had nothing to do with computers. As advanced as technology is
and as good as computers are, sometimes there are problems that can only be
solved by human creativity. Computers can only do what is programmed into
them, but humans can solve problems in completely unique ways.
For example, during World War II, the U.S. government desperately needed a
top-secret code that could be easily deciphered by U.S. soldiers, but could
not be broken by enemy forces. In a time when computers were still too large
to be portable and when no WWII country had a notable technological advantage
over the other countries, how could the U.S. create an easy but unbreakable
code? What knowledge did the U.S. have that none of the opposing forces had?
Click below to read about how 29 Native American men used the Navajo language
to create a code that was never broken and was used in three wars spanning
over 25 years.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040623q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 21, 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

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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
Thank you to everyone for helping me get deeper into nanotechnology
understanding. My class presentation was so much fun to do because I love
the subject. It was awesome to teach and get the entire class (and teacher)
really into something they had not heard of before. My teacher said
congratulations - he hadn't before seen a student taught subject get the
whole class so charged. It was really fun. Thank you for bringing up this
question and getting me started with something new.
But now the problem and the question.
I am so excited about nanotechnology and nano-applications. Mentor Jean
Brosch told me about Purdue University (thank you) but now I would like to
know how I can get an entire list of colleges that teach nano stuff. I also
need to know a lot more about how to build up to going into nanotechnology.
Do I need to be a physicist, chemist, biologist, geologist, computer
scientist, all of the above, because I see all of it involved. I like the
idea of doing several science directions at once but how would I know which
one needs to be my main science? This reminds me of another great mentor
answer about a cicada question (except that I think the mentor was talking
me out of working no more than only every 13 or 17 years!). Mentor Joan Lusk
said, "One of the wonderful aspects of biology is that you can study it as a
mathematician, modeling stuff like these cycles, or as a chemist, studying
the molecules and reactions of life, or as a visual artist doing anatomy and
microscopy, or an animal (or plant) lover relating to individual animals (or
plants), or as someone who can make the grand synthesis from molecules to organisms to ecosystems." I'm not grand but I like synthesizing information.
think maybe this is why nanotechnology is so interesting - it's so synthetic
(why does that sound odd?). But it is and that is awesome. OK, so please
help me connect the nano-dots and tell me lots more about nanotech careers,
nano-schools, and classes needed. More is better.

P.S.In all my nanotech research, I didn't find one female scientist
mentioned, quoted, pictured, in charge of projects - nothing. This is no
nano-problem.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040621q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 11, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESSICA K. IN NJ
We were talking about viruses and bacteria in Biology today. I was wondering why it is so hard to find a cure for AIDS, and why HIV virus can stay dormant in a person for long periods of time without showing symptoms.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040621q2.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 18, 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

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JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
Thank you to everyone for helping me get deeper into nanotechnology
understanding. My class presentation was so much fun to do because I love
the subject. It was awesome to teach and get the entire class (and teacher)
really into something they had not heard of before. My teacher said
congratulations - he hadn't before seen a student taught subject get the
whole class so charged. It was really fun. Thank you for bringing up this
question and getting me started with something new.
But now the problem and the question.
I am so excited about nanotechnology and nano-applications. Mentor Jean
Brosch told me about Purdue University (thank you) but now I would like to
know how I can get an entire list of colleges that teach nano stuff. I also
need to know a lot more about how to build up to going into nanotechnology.
Do I need to be a physicist, chemist, biologist, geologist, computer
scientist, all of the above, because I see all of it involved. I like the
idea of doing several science directions at once but how would I know which
one needs to be my main science? This reminds me of another great mentor
answer about a cicada question (except that I think the mentor was talking
me out of working no more than only every 13 or 17 years!). Mentor Joan Lusk
said, "One of the wonderful aspects of biology is that you can study it as a
mathematician, modeling stuff like these cycles, or as a chemist, studying
the molecules and reactions of life, or as a visual artist doing anatomy and
microscopy, or an animal (or plant) lover relating to individual animals (or
plants), or as someone who can make the grand synthesis from molecules to
organisms to ecosystems." I'm not grand but I like synthesizing information.
think maybe this is why nanotechnology is so interesting - it's so synthetic
(why does that sound odd?). But it is and that is awesome. OK, so please
help me connect the nano-dots and tell me lots more about nanotech careers,
nano-schools, and classes needed. More is better.

P.S.In all my nanotech research, I didn't find one female scientist
mentioned, quoted, pictured, in charge of projects - nothing. This is no
nano-problem.
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
********************Q: (Initially posted June 11, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESSICA K. IN NJ
We were talking about viruses and bacteria in Biology today. I was wondering why it is so hard to find a cure for AIDS, and why HIV virus can stay dormant in a person for long periods of time without showing symptoms.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040616q1.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 16, 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

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JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
Thank you to everyone for helping me get deeper into nanotechnology
understanding. My class presentation was so much fun to do because I love
the subject. It was awesome to teach and get the entire class (and teacher)
really into something they had not heard of before. My teacher said
congratulations - he hadn't before seen a student taught subject get the
whole class so charged. It was really fun. Thank you for bringing up this
question and getting me started with something new.
But now the problem and the question.
I am so excited about nanotechnology and nano-applications. Mentor Jean
Brosch told me about Purdue University (thank you) but now I would like to
know how I can get an entire list of colleges that teach nano stuff. I also
need to know a lot more about how to build up to going into nanotechnology.
Do I need to be a physicist, chemist, biologist, geologist, computer
scientist, all of the above, because I see all of it involved. I like the
idea of doing several science directions at once but how would I know which
one needs to be my main science? This reminds me of another great mentor
answer about a cicada question (except that I think the mentor was talking
me out of working no more than only every 13 or 17 years!). Mentor Joan Lusk
said, "One of the wonderful aspects of biology is that you can study it as a
mathematician, modeling stuff like these cycles, or as a chemist, studying
the molecules and reactions of life, or as a visual artist doing anatomy and
microscopy, or an animal (or plant) lover relating to individual animals (or
plants), or as someone who can make the grand synthesis from molecules to
organisms to ecosystems." I'm not grand but I like synthesizing information.
think maybe this is why nanotechnology is so interesting - it's so synthetic
(why does that sound odd?). But it is and that is awesome. OK, so please
help me connect the nano-dots and tell me lots more about nanotech careers,
nano-schools, and classes needed. More is better.

P.S.In all my nanotech research, I didn't find one female scientist
mentioned, quoted, pictured, in charge of projects - nothing. This is no
nano-problem.
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 11, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESSICA K. IN NJ
We were talking about viruses and bacteria in Biology today. I was wondering why it is so hard to find a cure for AIDS, and why HIV virus can stay dormant in a person for long periods of time without showing symptoms.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040616q1.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 14, 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

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JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 14, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
Thank you to everyone for helping me get deeper into nanotechnology
understanding. My class presentation was so much fun to do because I love
the subject. It was awesome to teach and get the entire class (and teacher)
really into something they had not heard of before. My teacher said
congratulations - he hadn't before seen a student taught subject get the
whole class so charged. It was really fun. Thank you for bringing up this
question and getting me started with something new.
But now the problem and the question.
I am so excited about nanotechnology and nano-applications. Mentor Jean
Brosch told me about Purdue University (thank you) but now I would like to
know how I can get an entire list of colleges that teach nano stuff. I also
need to know a lot more about how to build up to going into nanotechnology.
Do I need to be a physicist, chemist, biologist, geologist, computer
scientist, all of the above, because I see all of it involved. I like the
idea of doing several science directions at once but how would I know which
one needs to be my main science? This reminds me of another great mentor
answer about a cicada question (except that I think the mentor was talking
me out of working no more than only every 13 or 17 years!). Mentor Joan Lusk
said, "One of the wonderful aspects of biology is that you can study it as a
mathematician, modeling stuff like these cycles, or as a chemist, studying
the molecules and reactions of life, or as a visual artist doing anatomy and
microscopy, or an animal (or plant) lover relating to individual animals (or
plants), or as someone who can make the grand synthesis from molecules to
organisms to ecosystems." I'm not grand but I like synthesizing information.
think maybe this is why nanotechnology is so interesting - it's so synthetic
(why does that sound odd?). But it is and that is awesome. OK, so please
help me connect the nano-dots and tell me lots more about nanotech careers,
nano-schools, and classes needed. More is better.

P.S.In all my nanotech research, I didn't find one female scientist
mentioned, quoted, pictured, in charge of projects - nothing. This is no
nano-problem.
********************
Q: (Initially posted June 11, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESSICA K. IN NJ
We were talking about viruses and bacteria in Biology today. I was wondering why it is so hard to find a cure for AIDS, and why HIV virus can stay dormant in a person for long periods of time without showing symptoms.
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 8, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SANNA R. IN VA
I was just wondering about the science and technology behind modern code breaking and pattern finding in things such as Pi. How has the computer made these fields easier?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040614q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 11, 2004
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The Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology GEM-SET program is available to all participants who want to learn more about career options from experienced mentors.
To post a question about careers or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 11, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESSICA K. IN NJ
We were talking about viruses and bacteria in Biology today. I was wondering why it is so hard to find a cure for AIDS, and why HIV virus can stay dormant in a person for long periods of time without showing symptoms.
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 10, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KIM R. IN IL
Hi, I'm right now suffering from a cold, and I was wondering, why is it that
finding a cure for the common cold is so difficult?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040611q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 8, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SANNA R. IN VA
I was just wondering about the science and technology behind modern code breaking and pattern finding in things such as Pi. How has the computer made these fields easier?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040611q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER NICOLE F. IN NJ
[I'm interested in engineering that will make the world a safer place. Many people do not realize that engineers help everyone be safer in cars, in homes, in office buildings...everywhere! For example during an earthquake, the buildings built by smart engineers will stay standing. I have a brain teaser for all those structural engineers out there:] Is there a good design that can withstand an earthquake? The challenging part is the base can only be 10 cm. x 10cm. square?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040611q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 10, 2004
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The Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology GEM-SET program is available to all participants who want to learn more about career options from experienced mentors.
To post a question about careers or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 11, 2004
Click below for application:http://www.mbusa.com/drivefuture
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JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 10, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KIM R. IN IL
Hi, I'm right now suffering from a cold, and I was wondering, why is it that
finding a cure for the common cold is so difficult?
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Q: (Initially posted June 8, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SANNA R. IN VA
I was just wondering about the science and technology behind modern code breaking and pattern finding in things such as Pi. How has the computer made these fields easier?
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Q: (Initially posted June 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER NICOLE F. IN NJ
[I'm interested in engineering that will make the world a safer place. Many people do not realize that engineers help everyone be safer in cars, in homes, in office buildings...everywhere! For example during an earthquake, the buildings built by smart engineers will stay standing. I have a brain teaser for all those structural engineers out there:] Is there a good design that can withstand an earthquake? The challenging part is the base can only be 10 cm. x 10cm. square? Please send ideas to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
Cicadas are separated into Brood types. Broods emerge in either thirteen
years or seventeen years. The brood currently making everyone scream, called
Brood X, is gushy large and makes a frightening noise when they are
disturbed. Beyond that they are stunning with large, saturated red
marble-round eyes and wings intricate enough to make tinkerbell jealous....
My question...I do have one!...is what happens to the bird and
other creature populations that feast on these winged McNuggets? Wouldn't it
nourish other creatures enough to raise their population for at least a
year? Wouldn't that change the food chain in all directions? Who studies
this dynamic? Don't you think that a career being a cicada specialist sounds
smart - you would have work every thirteen or seventeen years and can sit
around the rest of the time. Cool, huh?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040610q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
I liked nanotechnology so much that I decided to make it the subject of a
report I'm doing for school. I have done a lot of research (amazing what's
happening), but I REALLY need help with suggestions for nanotechnology
hands-on ideas for my report... I need a lot more ideas of products I can beg, buy, borrow or create models for this assignment. I welcome every idea!!!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040610q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 8, 2004
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The Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology GEM-SET program is available to all participants who want to learn more about career options from experienced mentors.
To post a question about careers or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 11, 2004
Click below for application:http://www.mbusa.com/drivefuture
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JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 8, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SANNA R. IN VA
I was just wondering about the science and technology behind modern code breaking and pattern finding in things such as Pi. How has the computer made these fields easier?
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Q: (Initially posted June 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
Cicadas are separated into Brood types. Broods emerge in either thirteen
years or seventeen years. The brood currently making everyone scream, called
Brood X, is gushy large and makes a frightening noise when they are
disturbed. Beyond that they are stunning with large, saturated red
marble-round eyes and wings intricate enough to make tinkerbell jealous....
My question...I do have one!...is what happens to the bird and
other creature populations that feast on these winged McNuggets? Wouldn't it
nourish other creatures enough to raise their population for at least a
year? Wouldn't that change the food chain in all directions? Who studies
this dynamic? Don't you think that a career being a cicada specialist sounds
smart - you would have work every thirteen or seventeen years and can sit
around the rest of the time. Cool, huh?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted June 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER NICOLE F. IN NJ
[I'm interested in engineering that will make the world a safer place. Many people do not realize that engineers help everyone be safer in cars, in homes, in office buildings...everywhere! For example during an earthquake, the buildings built by smart engineers will stay standing. I have a brain teaser for all those structural engineers out there:] Is there a good design that can withstand an earthquake? The challenging part is the base can only be 10 cm. x 10cm. square? Please send ideas to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
I liked nanotechnology so much that I decided to make it the subject of a
report I'm doing for school. I have done a lot of research (amazing what's
happening), but I REALLY need help with suggestions for nanotechnology
hands-on ideas for my report... I need a lot more ideas of products I can beg, buy, borrow or create models for this assignment. I welcome every idea!!!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040608q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 7, 2004
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The Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology GEM-SET program is available to all participants who want to learn more about career options from experienced mentors.
To post a question about careers or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 11, 2004
Click below for application:http://www.mbusa.com/drivefuture
********************
JUNE QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH FOR STUDENT MEMBERS
What is the digital divide?
Bonus point: On average, how many hours per week do you spend using Internet technology? (examples, e-mail, Internet surfing, participating in virtual communities like GEM-SET) Do you think you should spend more time on-line or less? WHY?
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 7, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
Cicadas are separated into Brood types. Broods emerge in either thirteen
years or seventeen years. The brood currently making everyone scream, called
Brood X, is gushy large and makes a frightening noise when they are
disturbed. Beyond that they are stunning with large, saturated red
marble-round eyes and wings intricate enough to make tinkerbell jealous....
My question...I do have one!...is what happens to the bird and
other creature populations that feast on these winged McNuggets? Wouldn't it
nourish other creatures enough to raise their population for at least a
year? Wouldn't that change the food chain in all directions? Who studies
this dynamic? Don't you think that a career being a cicada specialist sounds
smart - you would have work every thirteen or seventeen years and can sit
around the rest of the time. Cool, huh?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted June 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER NICOLE F. IN NJ
[I'm interested in engineering that will make the world a safer place. Many people do not realize that engineers help everyone be safer in cars, in homes, in office buildings...everywhere! For example during an earthquake, the buildings built by smart engineers will stay standing. I have a brain teaser for all those structural engineers out there:] Is there a good design that can withstand an earthquake? The challenging part is the base can only be 10 cm. x 10cm. square? Please send ideas to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
I liked nanotechnology so much that I decided to make it the subject of a
report I'm doing for school. I have done a lot of research (amazing what's
happening), but I REALLY need help with suggestions for nanotechnology
hands-on ideas for my report... I need a lot more ideas of products I can beg, buy, borrow or
create models for this assignment. I welcome every idea!!!
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 5, 2004
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The Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology GEM-SET program is available to all participants who want to learn more about career options from experienced mentors.
To post a question about careers or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 11, 2004
Click below for application:http://www.mbusa.com/drivefuture
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LOOKING FOR A SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, OR TECHNOLOGY SUMMER CAMP?
Click below to find one in your region:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER NICOLE F. IN NJ
[I'm interested in engineering that will make the world a safer place. Many people do not realize that engineers help everyone be safer in cars, in homes, in office buildings...everywhere! For example during an earthquake, the buildings built by smart engineers will stay standing. I have a brain teaser for all those structural engineers out there:] Is there a good design that can withstand an earthquake? The challenging part is the base can only be 10 cm. x 10cm. square? Please send ideas to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
I liked nanotechnology so much that I decided to make it the subject of a
report I'm doing for school. I have done a lot of research (amazing what's
happening), but I REALLY need help with suggestions for nanotechnology
hands-on ideas for my report... I need a lot more ideas of products I can beg, buy, borrow or
create models for this assignment. I welcome every idea!!!
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS L. IN IL
Which engineering field is the most lucrative? I'm looking for an engineering field that uses creativity, but also pays well. Are graphic design skills utilized in engineering? If so, how could I apply graphical design to engineering?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040605q1.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 3, 2004
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The Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology GEM-SET program is available to all participants who want to learn more about career options from experienced mentors.
To post a question about careers or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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MERCEDES-BENZ USA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 11, 2004
Click below for application:http://www.mbusa.com/drivefuture
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LOOKING FOR A SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, OR TECHNOLOGY SUMMER CAMP?
Click below to find one in your region:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
I liked nanotechnology so much that I decided to make it the subject of a
report I'm doing for school. I have done a lot of research (amazing what's
happening), but I REALLY need help with suggestions for nanotechnology
hands-on ideas for my report... I need a lot more ideas of products I can beg, buy, borrow or create models for this assignment. I welcome every idea!!!
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS L. IN IL
Which engineering field is the most lucrative? I'm looking for an engineering field that uses creativity, but also pays well. Are graphic design skills utilized in engineering? If so, how could I apply graphical design to engineering?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040603q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YESEUL IN IL
How is multiple personality disorder treated ? Is there a limitation to how many personalities one can create or can one create as many personalities as possible depending on how serious the disorder is ? How can taking medications and/or therapies help one eliminate created personalities?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040603q2.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR JUNE 1, 2004
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The Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology GEM-SET program is available to all participants who want to learn more about career options from experienced mentors.
To post a question about careers or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
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THANK YOU TO ALL RESPONDENTS TO THE MAY QUESTION OF THE MONTH!
TO READ ABOUT GEM-SET MEMBERS' SUMMER JOB PLANS GO TO:
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040512q3.htm
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LOOKING FOR A SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, OR TECHNOLOGY SUMMER CAMP?
Click below to find one in your region:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps
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Question for mentors:
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS K. IN VA
I liked nanotechnology so much that I decided to make it the subject of a
report I'm doing for school. I have done a lot of research (amazing what's
happening), but I REALLY need help with suggestions for nanotechnology
hands-on ideas for my report... I need a lot more ideas of products I can beg, buy, borrow or create models for this assignment. I welcome every idea!!!
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS L. IN IL
Which engineering field is the most lucrative? I'm looking for an engineering field that uses creativity, but also pays well. Are graphic design skills utilized in engineering? If so, how could I apply graphical design to engineering?
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Q: (Initially posted June 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER YESEUL IN IL
How is multiple personality disorder treated ? Is there a limitation to how many personalities one can create or can one create as many personalities as possible depending on how serious the disorder is ? How can taking medications and/or therapies help one eliminate created personalities?
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Q&A FORUM WITH RESPONSES
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Q: (Initially posted May 28, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SHARON S. IN CA
I really want to be a surgeon as my profession in the future. Something about it just fascinates me. The problem is, people in my life support me wanting to be a medical doctor but not being a surgeon. Is there something about this profession that I am not aware about? If there are any mentors who are surgeons, can you please inform me about what to do in high school and college and all the schooling you did? Thank you so much for your help.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040601q1.htm
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