GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST ARCHIVE FOR FOR MARCH 2003
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 28, 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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ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA Z. IN CA
What schools in California have good pre-med programs?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
I am really interested in taking classes over the summer and at home to extend my education. Can anyone suggest a good web-site (etc.) where there are good online class for highschoolers?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003)FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA
Does an engine in a car have anything to do with engineering?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY S. IN TN
If you want to become a computer programmer, or a computer repair person, or something in that field,  what classes would you have to take in college?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO C. IN CA
I need to build a dispenser bridge, and I would need to work with a structural engineerer. Do you know where I can get that sort of tutoring?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best concerning
their design program?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
Is it possible to get just a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or do you
have to get a Bachelor's in Pre-Medicine first?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or
criminology?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
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Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE JANE K. IN CA
I was wondering, where are good websites that I can visit to find out more information on all the different fields of engineering?
A:  http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030328q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
A:  http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030328q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY IN MO
I am really interested in becoming a pediatrician. I want to start finding out about children's health, but I'm only in seventh grade. What can I do to find out more?
A:  http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030328q3.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 26, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are now taking applications for Summer 2003. See several camps recommended by the GEM-SET mentors by clicking here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
Note: many of these camps provide $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best concerning
their design program?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
Is it possible to get just a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or do you
have to get a Bachelor's in Pre-Medicine first?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY IN MO
I am really interested in becoming a pediatrician. I want to start finding out about children's health, but I'm only in seventh grade. What can I do to find out more?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or
criminology?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on March 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN NJ
In the US you drive on the right side of the road and the steering wheel is on the left side of the car and the right foot is used to press the gas and brake, but in England the steering wheel is on the left, Does this mean they use their left foot for the brake and gas?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030326q1.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAURA M. IN CO
What is the difference between the pre-med bachelors and a regular bachelors and all those? I have never really understood the difference.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030326q2.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA Z. IN CA
I am interested in being in a pre-med program in college, I was wondering what kind of classes would I be taking, and what schools in California have good pre-med programs?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030326q3.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARIEL V. IN CA
I like the Medical Field and the Psychology field. Is there a career that has to do with both? Or can I study both?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030326q4.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT H. IN CA
What is the starting salary for technical writers?
Does it differ among the different companies (apple, oracle, a start up)?
And what would a job like that entail?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030326q5.htm>
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 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 <http://www.gem-set.org/> in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are now taking applications for Summer 2003. See some camps recommended by the GEM-SET mentors here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on March 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN NJ
In the US you drive on the right side of the road and the steering wheel is on the left side of the car and the right foot is used to press the gas and brake, but in England the steering wheel is on the left, Does this mean they use their left foot for the brake and gas?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 25, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAURA M. IN CO
What is the difference between the pre-med bachelors and a regular bachelors and all those? I have never really understood the difference.
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA Z. IN CA
I am interested in being in a pre-med program in college, I was wondering what kind of classes would I be taking, and what schools in California have good pre-med programs?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARIEL V. IN CA
I like the Medical Field and the Psychology field. Is there a career that has to do with both? Or can I study both?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best concerning
their design program?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT H. IN CA
What is the starting salary for technical writers?
Does it differ among the different companies (apple, oracle, a start up)?
And what would a job like that entail?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
Is it possible to get just a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or do you
have to get a Bachelor's in Pre-Medicine first?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY IN MO
I am really interested in becoming a pediatrician. I want to start finding out about children's health, but I'm only in seventh grade. What can I do to find out more?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or
criminology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE :
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Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030325q1.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE JANE K. IN CA
I was wondering, where are good websites that I can visit to find out more information on all the different fields of engineering?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030325q2.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
Do you know of any summer jobs or volunteer programs in the Albany area that
are math and science related?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030325q3.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON R. IN KY
I was wondering what exactly an immunologist does and how much college you need to become one?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030325q4.htm>
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 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 <http://www.gem-set.org/> in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are now taking applications for Summer 2003. See some camps recommended by the GEM-SET mentors here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE JANE K. IN CA
I was wondering, where are good websites that I can visit to find out more information on all the different fields of engineering?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA Z. IN CA
I am interested in being in a pre-med program in college, I was wondering what kind of classes would I be taking, and what schools in California have good pre-med programs?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARIEL V. IN CA
I like the Medical Field and the Psychology field. Is there a career that has to do with both? Or can I study both?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 24, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE IN WA
How do I find an list of top colleges that has a good design program
(specifically for graphic design)? And once I have a list with these top
colleges with a very good design program, how would you suggest to narrow
them down aside from the location factor? Have any of you mentors heard
or have any personal opinions on which schools are the best concerning
their design program?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT H. IN CA
What is the starting salary for technical writers?
Does it differ among the different companies (apple, oracle, a start up)?
And what would a job like that entail?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
Is it possible to get just a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or do you
have to get a Bachelor's in Pre-Medicine first?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY IN MO
I am really interested in becoming a pediatrician. I want to start finding out about children's health, but I'm only in seventh grade. What can I do to find out more?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or
criminology?********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
Do you know of any summer jobs or volunteer programs in the Albany area that
are math and science related?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
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Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S. IN NJ
Do I need to learn a lot of nature Science if my college major is Computer Science?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030324q1.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON R. IN KY
I was wondering what exactly an immunologist does and how much college you need to become one?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030324q2.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEPHANEY B. IN MA
I will become an archeologist. What is the average time it takes to make a new archeological discovery of historical artifacts?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030324q3.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUDY IN CA
Is it true that the number of doctors are rising? Is this a disadvantage in some way? What field of science is lacking the most workers?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030324q4.htm>
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 21, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Science, Engineering, and Technology camps are now taking applications for Summer 2003. See some camps recommended by the GEM-SET mentors here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/camps.htm
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT H. IN CA
What is the starting salary for technical writers?
Does it differ among the different companies (apple, oracle, a start up)?
And what would a job like that entail?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
Is it possible to get just a bachelor's degree in Sports Medicine or do you
have to get a Bachelor's in Pre-Medicine first?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S. IN NJ
Do I need to learn a lot of nature Science if my college major is Computer Science?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON R. IN KY
I was wondering what exactly an immunologist does and how much college you need to become one?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEPHANEY B. IN MA
I will become an archeologist. What is the average time it takes to make a new archeological discovery of historical artifacts?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUDY IN CA
Is it true that the number of doctors are rising? Is this a disadvantage in some way? What field of science is lacking the most workers?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY IN MO
I am really interested in becoming a pediatrician. I want to start finding out about children's health, but I'm only in seventh grade. What can I do to find out more?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or
criminology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
Do you know of any summer jobs or volunteer programs in the Albany area that
are math and science related?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALMIRA IN NY
Are there any SET careers involving the arts?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030321q1.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE STACY H. IN WA
I am studying ATP and need to better understand how it works. Can you direct me to resources that would help explain why the covalent bond that holds the last phosphate group to the rest of the molecule, in adenosine triphosphate, is easier to break than any
of the other phosphate bonds in the molecule?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030321q2.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHARMILA IN WA
My name is Sharmila and I am interested in chemical
engineering. I am not sure what kind of options are
actually available to me in the job field as a chemical
engineering. How much money yearly do chemical
engineers get?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030321q3.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
Is it true that in a few years nurse practitioners
will be taking the jobs of family doctors? If so, why?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030321q4.htm>
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Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
In biology class we were talking about AIDS and HIV and how they use special processes to keep the virus from mutating. For example they would have and HIV patient use a certain drug for 3 months then not have them take anything for 2 months, this would cause the virus to reproduce but not mutate and become "immune" to the medicine. I was wondering, if they took blood cells and enhanced them with things like nutrients and/or medicines that could possibly kill or prevent the virus from spreading, would it work? Where would i get information about it?
Also I am really interested in these kinds of things and would like to know if there were any programs (in/near NY and for high schoolers, esp. freshmen) where one could get a hands on experience and work with cells and viruses and things of such nature.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030321q5.htm>
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 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 <http://www.gem-set.org/> in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: The winners of February's quiz-of-the-week book drawing are: Kelly B. in PA, Lisa R. in PA, and Ruth O. in NH. Congratulations! Books from the COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS series will be mailed to the address listed on your application.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE STACY H. IN WA
I am studying ATP and need to better understand how it works. Can you direct me to resources that would help explain why the covalent bond that holds the last phosphate group to the rest of the molecule, in adenosine triphosphate, is easier to break than any
of the other phosphate bonds in the molecule?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHARMILA IN WA
My name is Sharmila and I am interested in chemical
engineering. I am not sure what kind of options are
actually available to me in the job field as a chemical
engineering. How much money yearly do chemical
engineers get?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLISON R. IN KY
I was wondering what exactly an immunologist does and how much college you need to become one?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALMIRA IN NY
Are there any SET careers involving the arts?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEPHANEY B. IN MA
I will become an archeologist. What is the average time it takes to make a new archeological discovery of historical artifacts?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUDY IN CA
Is it true that the number of doctors are rising? Is this a disadvantage in some way? What field of science is lacking the most workers?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY IN MO
I am really interested in becoming a pediatrician. I want to start finding out about children's health, but I'm only in seventh grade. What can I do to find out more?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
Is it true that in a few years nurse practitioners
will be taking the jobs of family doctors? If so, why?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or criminology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
Do you know of any summer jobs or volunteer programs in the Albany area that
are math and science related?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA N. IN MO
I'm only 14 and have always wanted to be a Texas Ranger or Vet. But I have ADHD and learning problems . I was wondering if there is a school out there to become a Texas Ranger? And what kind of classes you have to take.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030320q1.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030320q2.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA
How long does it take to get a degree in Engineering?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030320q3.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT 
I am ready to plan my course selection sheet for high school. I am
wondering, should I take photography or painting? Does either really
have benefits in science or technology?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030320q4.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
In biology class we were talking about AIDS and HIV and how they use special processes to keep the virus from mutating. For example they would have and HIV patient use a certain drug for 3 months then not have them take anything for 2 months, this would cause the virus to reproduce but not mutate and become "immune" to the medicine. I was wondering, if they took blood cells and enhanced them with things like nutrients and/or medicines that could possibly kill or prevent the virus from spreading, would it work? Where would i get information about it?
Also I am really interested in these kinds of things and would like to know if there were any programs (in/near NY and for high schoolers, esp. freshmen) where one could get a hands on experience and work with cells and viruses and things of such nature.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030320q5.htm>
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 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 <http://www.gem-set.org/> in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: The winners of February's quiz-of-the-week book drawing are: Kelly B. in PA, Lisa R. in PA, and Ruth O. in NH. Congratulations! Books from the COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS series will be mailed to the address listed on your application.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEPHANEY B. IN MA
I will become an archeologist. What is the average time it takes to make a new archeological discovery of historical artifacts?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUDY IN CA
Is it true that the number of doctors are rising? Is this a disadvantage in some way? What field of science is lacking the most workers?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 18, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTANY IN MO
I am really interested in becoming a pediatrician. I want to start finding out about children's health, but I'm only in seventh grade. What can I do to find out more?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
Is it true that in a few years nurse practitioners
will be taking the jobs of family doctors? If so, why?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or
criminology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
Do you know of any summer jobs or volunteer programs in the Albany area that
are math and science related?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA N. IN MO
I'm only 14 and have always wanted to be a Texas Ranger or Vet. But I have ADHD and learning problems . I was wondering if there is a school out there to become a Texas Ranger? And what kind of classes you have to take.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA
How long does it take to get a degree in Engineering?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030318q1.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN NJ
Every year we hear about this global warming and acid rain, if global warming is starting to be such a problem, then why did the snow fall amount of this year already surpass last years?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030318q2.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT 
I am ready to plan my course selection sheet for high school. I am
wondering, should I take photography or painting? Does either really
have benefits in science or technology?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030318q3.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
In biology class we were talking about AIDS and HIV and how they use special processes to keep the virus from mutating. For example they would have and HIV patient use a certain drug for 3 months then not have them take anything for 2 months, this would cause the virus to reproduce but not mutate and become "immune" to the medicine. I was wondering, if they took blood cells and enhanced them with things like nutrients and/or medicines that could possibly kill or prevent the virus from spreading, would it work? Where would i get information about it?
Also I am really interested in these kinds of things and would like to know if there were any programs (in/near NY and for high schoolers, esp. freshmen) where one could get a hands on experience and work with cells and viruses and things of such nature.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030318q4.htm>
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 17, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you looking for a summer internship? Check out the possibilities at Iowa State <www.public.iastate.edu/~pwse_info/HTML/summerinternships.html>
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Can you define Forensic Pathology?
(Note: To be eligible for the prize drawing you must submit your answer on or before March 28th. The prize for this quiz-of-the-week drawing is Linda Thornburg's book, COOL CAREERS FOR GIRLS AS CRIME SOLVERS. The drawing will be held and winners will be announced on April 1st.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
Is it true that in a few years nurse practitioners
will be taking the jobs of family doctors? If so, why?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA
How long does it take to get a degree in Engineering?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN NJ
Every year we hear about this global warming and acid rain, if global warming is starting to be such a problem, then why did the snow fall amount of this year already surpass last years?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT 
I am ready to plan my course selection sheet for high school. I am
wondering, should I take photography or painting? Does either really
have benefits in science or technology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
What careers can one pursue with a degree in criminal justice or
criminology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL IN NY
In biology class we were talking about AIDS and HIV and how they use special processes to keep the virus from mutating. For example they would have and HIV patient use a certain drug for 3 months then not have them take anything for 2 months, this would cause the virus to reproduce but not mutate and become "immune" to the medicine. I was wondering, if they took blood cells and enhanced them with things like nutrients and/or medicines that could possibly kill or prevent the virus from spreading, would it work? Where would i get information about it?
Also I am really interested in these kinds of things and would like to know if there were any programs (in/near NY and for high schoolers, esp. freshmen) where one could get a hands on experience and work with cells and viruses and things of such nature.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUANA IN NY
I was wondering if anyone knows about any fall or spring internships in public health? I'll be a junior next year. 
********************Q: (Initially posted on March 17, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
Why is it that sunscreen turns white clothes red or pink sometimes?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
Do you know of any summer jobs or volunteer programs in the Albany area that
are math and science related?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA N. IN MO
I'm only 14 and have always wanted to be a Texas Ranger or Vet. But I have ADHD and learning problems . I was wondering if there is a school out there to become a Texas Ranger? And what kind of classes you have to take.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO C. IN CA
How long does it take to get a Master's degree in architecture?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030317q1.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEANNE L. IN CA
If I want to get into the field of computer programming and systems
operations, what major should I focus on in college? and what types of
classes should I take?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030317q2.htm>
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030317q3.htm>
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END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 15, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENT: Are you looking for a summer internship? Check out the possibilities at Iowa State <www.public.iastate.edu/~pwse_info/HTML/summerinternships.html>
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Congratulations to ALL the students who correctly named at least 5 women who won the nobel prize in science. The GEM-Scholars for last week are: Alexis K. in VA,  Alicia T. in CA, Anne M. in CA, Ashley S. in AK, Ashley S. in TN, Brandy S. in MO, Carrah R. in CO, Erika G. in CA, Jenny N. in AR, Jolene in MO Kathryn T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kelly V. in NJ, LaToshia N. in MO, Maggie K. in CT, Sanna R. in VA, Sarah D. in IL, Temikia P. in MO, Tiffani in MO
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEANNE L. IN CA
If I want to get into the field of computer programming and systems
operations, what major should I focus on in college? and what types of
classes should I take?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
Do you know of any summer jobs or volunteer programs in the Albany area that
are math and science related?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE MARINA S. IN HI
Hey there! I got a question. Do any of you all have any sugar cane fields were you live, and how do they harvest it? (burn the leaves, green harvest, or other?)
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO C. IN CA
How long does it take to get a Master's degree in architecture?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA N. IN MO
I'm only 14 and have always wanted to be a Texas Ranger or Vet. But I have ADHD and learning problems . I was wondering if there is a school out there to become a Texas Ranger? And what kind of classes you have to take.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE TELA J. IN TX
I was wondering, do you offer internships for high school students in any technology fields? Please write me back. I am very interested.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030315q1.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 13, 2002) FROM MENTEE MARQUITA M. IN TX
Hi my question is do any one know any computer majors that go with sports
medicine?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030315q2.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What is between the stopping point of the
earth's gravity and the starting point of
no gravity?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030315q3.htm>
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 13, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FROM PARTNER MICHELLE CHAMBERS IN TN
Tylenol will be giving $250,000 in scholarships to students who decide to
study in a health-related field in college. Applicants must be at least 17
years of age.The DEADLINE is April 30, 2003. For more information go to
<http://scholarship.tylenol.com/form.asp?source>
********************
FROM MENTOR MINI VARUGHESE IN MD
2003 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Summer Intern Program is
now posted on the AHRQ website under job vacancies.
<http://www.ahrq.gov/about/vacancy.htm>
This summer internship is for students enrolled in college.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history?
Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus
points if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific
accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE TELA J. IN TX
I was wondering, do you offer internships for high school students in any technology fields? Please write me back. I am very interested.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 13, 2002) FROM MENTEE MARQUITA M. IN TX
Hi my question is do any one know any computer majors that go with sports
medicine?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE BAO C. IN CA
How long does it take to get a Master's degree in architecture?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA N. IN MO
I'm only 14 and have always wanted to be a Texas Ranger or Vet. But I have ADHD and learning problems . I was wondering if there is a school out there to become a Texas Ranger? And what kind of classes you have to take.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE K. IN TX
Does anyone know of any good Computer Science/Technology colleges or
universities in Europe?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030313q1.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT H. IN CA
I am thinking about pursuing in a job in
communications. Are there any ways I can integrate
my interest in science with that?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030313q2.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What is between the stopping point of the
earth's gravity and the starting point of
no gravity?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030313q3.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN AR
I have noticed that there are a lot of different ailments going around right now that are keeping students out of school. Things like Bronchitis, Strep-throat, mono, etc. This is the first year that I have noticed so many people being out at one time.What is the cause for the sudden outbreak, and should I be worried about getting sick since all I usually get is some sort of sinus thing in Aug.?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030313q4.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTNEY K. IN MN
I want to be a nurse, and I was wondering what would be
a good college to go for nursing in Minnesota?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030313q5.htm>
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
How come when your blue jeans wear out it is only the
blue vertical threads that wear out and the white
horizontal strings are left? Why don't they make the
entire blue jeans of these white strings?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030313q6.htm>
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 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 <http://www.gem-set.org/> in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FROM PARTNER MICHELLE CHAMBERS IN TN
Tylenol will be giving $250,000 in scholarships to students who decide to
study in a health-related field in college. Applicants must be at least 17
years of age.The DEADLINE is April 30, 2003. For more information go to
<http://scholarship.tylenol.com/form.asp?source>
********************
FROM MENTOR MINI VARUGHESE IN MD
2003 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Summer Intern Program is
now posted on the AHRQ website under job vacancies.
<http://www.ahrq.gov/about/vacancy.htm>
This summer internship is for students enrolled in college.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history?
Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus
points if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific
accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE K. ON TX
Does anyone know of any good Computer Science/Technology colleges or
universities in Europe?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARROT H. IN CA
I am thinking about pursuing in a job in
communications. Are there any ways I can integrate
my interest in science with that?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What is between the stopping point of the
earth's gravity and the starting point of
no gravity?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN AR
I have noticed that there are a lot of different ailments going around right now that are keeping students out of school. Things like Bronchitis, Strept-throat, mono, etc. This is the first year that I have noticed so many people being out at one time.What is the cause for the sudden outbreak, and should I be worried about getting sick since all I usually get is some sort of sinus thing in Aug.?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA
What is the average fuel ratio on today's cafe standards?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA N. IN MO
I'm only 14 and have always wanted to be a Texas Ranger or Vet. But I have ADHD and learning problems . I was wondering if there is a school out there to become a Texas Ranger? And what kind of classes you have to take.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTNEY K. IN MN
I want to be a nurse, and I was wondering what would be
a good college to go for nursing in Minnesota?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
How come when your blue jeans wear out it is only the
blue vertical threads that wear out and the white
horizontal strings are left? Why don't they make the
entire blue jeans of these white strings?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
(<http://www.gem-set.org/>):
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARISSA S. IN NJ
As of right now, I don't know what college I should go to and what I should
major in. So would it be best for me to go to a four year college right
after high school or go to a 2 year college, take a year off than go to a
university?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030312q1.htm>
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 11, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site <http://www.gem-set.org/> in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FROM PARTNER MICHELLE CHAMBERS IN TN
Tylenol will be giving $250,000 in scholarships to students who decide to
study in a health-related field in college. Applicants must be at least 17
years of age.The DEADLINE is April 30, 2003. For more information go to
<http://scholarship.tylenol.com/form.asp?source>
********************
FROM MENTOR MINI VARUGHESE IN MD
2003 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Summer Intern Program is
now posted on the AHRQ website under job vacancies.
<http://www.ahrq.gov/about/vacancy.htm>
This summer internship is for students enrolled in college.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history?
Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus
points if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific
accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN AR
I have noticed that there are a lot of different ailments going around right now that are keeping students out of school. Things like Bronchitis, Strept-throat, mono, etc. This is the first year that I have noticed so many people being out at one time.What is the cause for the sudden outbreak, and should I be worried about getting sick since all I usually get is some sort of sinus thing in Aug.?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA
What is the average fuel ratio on today's cafe standards?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 11, 2003) FROM MENTEE LATOSHIA N. IN MO
I'm only 14 and have always wanted to be a Texas Ranger or Vet. But I have ADHD and learning problems . I was wondering if there is a school out there to become a Texas Ranger? And what kind of classes you have to take.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTNEY K. IN MN
I want to be a nurse, and I was wondering what would be
a good college to go for nursing in Minnesota?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
How come when your blue jeans wear out it is only the
blue vertical threads that wear out and the white
horizontal strings are left? Why don't they make the
entire blue jeans of these white strings?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
(<http://www.gem-set.org/>):
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B. IN CA
How feasible is it for a person to be involved in both space research and
engineering (designing/making the spacecraft and scientific instruments that
will get information for the researchers)?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030311q1.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARISSA S. IN NJ
As of right now, I don't know what college I should go to and what I should
major in. So would it be best for me to go to a four year college right
after high school or go to a 2 year college, take a year off than go to a
university?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030311q2.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN TN
I know that I want to be in something with computers when I graduate high
school. But I do not understand all the fields of computers that you can go
into. I like hardware more than software but I want to be able to program just
as well as being able to work on the inside of a computer. So, what would this
field be considered in computers?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030311q3.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE K. IN TX
I am looking to go into computer programming as a career. I was
wondering what courses would be a good idea to take? Should I take some
programming courses during high school and start off straight out of
high school? Or are there any colleges that are good for learning
programming?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030311q4.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE MEGAN V. IN VT
How many women are going into technology majors in college? What percentage of
technology majors are women?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030311q5.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I am wondering if anyone can tell me which ivy leagues are known for
their good design program? Or if anyone else knows any other schools that
are known for their good design program. I am not sure if R.I.T.
(Rochester Institute of Technology) would be one of the best schools that
I should consider if I am interested in majoring in design, graphic
design to be specific. That is I am hard of hearing and I need to
consider issues such as making sure that I will be provided a sign language interpreter and yet given the best education possible while I
can still be exposed to deaf culture as a support group.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030311q6.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHREIKA S. IN TX
I would just like to know what are some of the
requirements and demands to get into Harvard University?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030311q7.htm>
*********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 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 <http://www.gem-set.org/> in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FROM PARTNER MICHELLE CHAMBERS IN TN
Tylenol will be giving $250,000 in scholarships to students who decide to
study in a health-related field in college. Applicants must be at least 17
years of age.The DEADLINE is April 30, 2003. For more information go to
<http://scholarship.tylenol.com/form.asp?source>
********************
FROM MENTOR MINI VARUGHESE IN MD
2003 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Summer Intern Program is
now posted on the AHRQ website under job vacancies.
<http://www.ahrq.gov/about/vacancy.htm>
This summer internship is for students enrolled in college.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history?
Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus
points if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific
accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELISABETH A. IN CO
What are the top careers in Bio tech?
How difficult is it for a woman to achieve a top career in the field of Bio Technology?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 10, 2003) FROM MENTEE BRITTNEY K. IN MN
I want to be a nurse, and I was wondering what would be
a good college to go for nursing in Minnesota?
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
How come when your blue jeans wear out it is only the
blue vertical threads that wear out and the white
horizontal strings are left? Why don't they make the
entire blue jeans of these white strings?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE K. IN TX
I am looking to go into computer programming as a career. I was
wondering what courses would be a good idea to take? Should I take some
programming courses during high school and start off straight out of
high school? Or are there any colleges that are good for learning
programming?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE MEGAN V. IN VT
How many women are going into technology majors in college? What percentage of
technology majors are women?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B. IN CA
How feasible is it for a person to be involved in both space research and
engineering (designing/making the spacecraft and scientific instruments that
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARISSA S. IN NJ
As of right now, I don't know what college I should go to and what I should
major in. So would it be best for me to go to a four year college right
after high school or go to a 2 year college, take a year off than go to a
university?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN TN
I know that I want to be in something with computers when I graduate high
school. But I do not understand all the fields of computers that you can go
into. I like hardware more than software but I want to be able to program just
as well as being able to work on the inside of a computer. So, what would this
field be considered in computers?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
(<http://www.gem-set.org/>):
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I am wondering if anyone can tell me which ivy leagues are known for
their good design program? Or if anyone else knows any other schools that
are known for their good design program. I am not sure if R.I.T.
(Rochester Institute of Technology) would be one of the best schools that
I should consider if I am interested in majoring in design, graphic
design to be specific. That is I am hard of hearing and I need to
consider issues such as making sure that I will be provided a sign
language interpreter and yet given the best education possible while I
can still be exposed to deaf culture as a support group.
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030310q1.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHREIKA S. IN TX
I would just like to know what are some of the
requirements and demands to get into Harvard University?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030310q2.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEFANEY B. IN MA
What Mathematics courses should I take in
high school to prepare to pursue an archeology
degree?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030310q3.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 26, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
I'm interested in attending a HBCU (Historically Black College and
University) but I need to find one that offers a major in physical therapy,
sports medicine, or criminal justice (although I don't know what I want to
in criminal justice.) Is there a black college that offers all of these
majors?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030310q4.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MIA M. IN CA I plan on majoring in bioengineering in college. I was wondering what
would be some general courses I would take for this major and what related
careers I could pursue once I am out of college?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030310q5.htm>
*********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 8, 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.
*********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
FROM PARTNER MICHELLE CHAMBERS IN TN
Tylenol will be giving $250,000 in scholarships to students who decide to
study in a health-related field in college. Applicants must be at least 17
years of age.The DEADLINE is April 30, 2003. For more informtion go to
<http://scholarship.tylenol.com/form.asp?source>
********************
FROM MENTOR MINI VARUGHESE IN MD
2003 Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Summer Intern Program is
now posted on the AHRQ website under job vacancies.
<http://www.ahrq.gov/about/vacancy.htm>
This summer internship is for students enrolled in college.
********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history?
Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus
points if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific
accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
How come when your blue jeans wear out it is only the
blue vertical threads that wear out and the white
horizontal strings are left? Why don't they make the
entire blue jeans of these white strings?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I am wondering if anyone can tell me which ivy leagues are known for
their good design program? Or if anyone else knows any other schools that
are known for their good design program. I am not sure if R.I.T.
(Rochester Institute of Technology) would be one of the best schools that
I should consider if I am interested in majoring in design, graphic
design to be specific. That is I am hard of hearing and I need to
consider issues such as making sure that I will be provided a sign
language interpreter and yet given the best education possible while I
can still be exposed to deaf culture as a support group.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE K. IN TX
I am looking to go into computer programming as a career. I was
wondering what courses would be a good idea to take? Should I take some
programming courses during high school and start off straight out of
high school? Or are there any colleges that are good for learning
programming?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHREIKA S. IN TX
I would just like to know what are some of the
requirements and demands to get into Harvard University?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE MEGAN V. IN VT How many women are going into technology majors in college? What percentage of
technology majors are women?
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B. IN CA
How feasible is it for a person to be involved in both space research and
engineering (designing/making the spacecraft and scientific instruments that
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARISSA S. IN NJ
As of right now, I don't know what college I should go to and what I should
major in. So would it be best for me to go to a four year college right
after high school or go to a 2 year college, take a year off than go to a
university?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN TN
I know that I want to be in something with computers when I graduate high
school. But I do not understand all the fields of computers that you can go
into. I like hardware more than software but I want to be able to program just
as well as being able to work on the inside of a computer. So, what would this
field be considered in computers?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEFANEY B. IN MA
What Mathematics courses should I take in
high school to prepare to pursue an archeology
degree?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MIA M. IN CA
I plan on majoring in bioengineering in college. I was wondering what
would be some general courses I would take for this major and what related
careers I could pursue once I am out of college?
*********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
(<http://www.gem-set.org/>):
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
My cousin recently survived a heart transplant. He showed me his pace maker,
and I was wondering how something that small could kept someone alive, and
also what exactly does it do?
A:<www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030308q1.htm>
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
I am a student who went to a school that permitted students to skip Algebra
2/Trig for other classes such as Pre-Cal and AP Calc. I know it sounds late
but would there be a chance that I could find help in Algebra 2 when I get to
college?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030308q2.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN C. IN CT
I have found out that the hospital I volunteer at offers a scholarship for college to most anybody who is interested in medicine. I
don't like blood, guts, and gore, so what other jobs are there that have to
deal with medicine?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030308q3.htm>
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE PHUNG N. IN WA
I'm a senior this year and I'm interest in a career in medical field. I also
like to work with numbers and people especially kids. Is there any career out
there that fit my category? If so, what is the first step I can do to help me
reach my long term goal?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030308q4.htm>
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2002) FROM MENTEE SHANTEL D. IN IL
We are still shocked at the tragedies that occurred at the nightclubs in
Chicago and in Rhode Island. The news said that the club in Rhode Island
filled with black smoke so quickly that if the people weren't out of the
club within three minutes they were overcome with smoke. What made the club fire so
dangerous so quickly? Was it the chemicals used by the band’s display? Was it
something on the walls in the club? Can water put out this type fire and
eliminate the smoke or does it have to be some other type chemical?
A:<www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030308q5.htm>
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 6, 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.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history? Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus points if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHRISTIE O. IN WA
I am wondering if anyone can tell me which ivy leagues are known for
their good design program? Or if anyone else knows any other schools that
are known for their good design program. I am not sure if R.I.T.
(Rochester Institute of Technology) would be one of the best schools that
I should consider if I am interested in majoring in design, graphic
design to be specific. That is I am hard of hearing and I need to
consider issues such as making sure that I will be provided a sign
language interpreter and yet given the best education possible while I
can still be exposed to deaf culture as a support group.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE CHARLOTTE K. IN TX
I am looking to go into computer programming as a career. I was
wondering what courses would be a good idea to take? Should I take some
programming courses during high school and start off straight out of
high school? Or are there any colleges that are good for learning
programming?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
My cousin recently survived a heart transplant. He showed me his pace maker, and I was wondering how something that small could kept someone alive, and also what exactly does it do?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
I am a student who went to a school that permitted students to skip Algebra 2/Trig for other classes such as Pre-Cal and AP Calc. I know it sounds late but would there be a chance that I could find help in Algebra 2 when I get to college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHREIKA S. IN TX
I would just like to know what are some of the
requirements and demands to get into Harvard University?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN C. IN CT
I have found out that the hospital I volunteer at offers a
scholarship for college to most anybody who is interested in medicine. I
don't like blood, guts, and gore, so what other jobs are there that have to
deal with medicine?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE MEGAN V. IN VT
How many women are going into technology majors in college? What percentage of technology majors are women?**********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE PHUNG N. IN WA
I'm a senior this year and I'm interest in a career in medical field. I also like to work with numbers and people especially kids. Is there any career out there that fit my category? If so, what is the first step I can do to help me reach my long term goal?
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE JENNIFER P. IN KY
What courses should someone in high school take in preparing for college to
be a Radiology Technician? Our school offers a variety of Health Care
classes, are these classes an ideal course to take for this career?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B. IN CA
How feasible is it for a person to be involved in both space research and
engineering (designing/making the spacecraft and scientific instruments that
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARISSA S. IN NJ
As of right now, I don't know what college I should go to and what I should
major in. So would it be best for me to go to a four year college right
after high school or go to a 2 year college, take a year off than go to a
university?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN TN
I know that I want to be in something with computers when I graduate high school. But I do not understand all the fields of computers that you can go into. I like hardware more than software but I want to be able to program just as well as being able to work on the inside of a computer. So, what would this field be considered in computers?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEFANEY B. IN MA
What Mathematics courses should I take in
high school to prepare to pursue an archeology
degree?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MIA M. IN CA
I plan on majoring in bioengineering in college. I was wondering what
would be some general courses I would take for this major and what related
careers I could pursue once I am out of college?

*********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:

Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TANYA S. IN CA
I'm starting to look into colleges but my parents have opposite ideas on how
I should go through it (junior college, 4 year etc.). I don't get it myself.
What are the perks of going to a 4 year college and would I get all the
degrees I worked for at the one?

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABI W. IN NY
I have a question about how people see color.
I was wondering if people see a different color as someone
else but were taught that it was a certain color. For example if I see a color and I think it is red because I have been taught it was red, someone
else could see a different color and know it as red too, we both see a
different color but know it as red. The red I see, might be a different red
someone else sees. Is this Possible or does everyone see the exact same color
as everyone else (unless of course they know they're color blind) ?

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE KIMMIKKA C. IN MO
When I graduate from high school I plan on becoming a doctor. Do you have any suggestions to keep me motivated in math and science? I look forward to hearing from some of my mentors in the field of science and math.

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABI W. IN NY
Last week at my school we hosted a blood drive for the Red Cross. A lot of
11th and 12th graders gave blood and I was wondering how fast your body
replaces the blood that you loose when giving blood. Is it safe to give a
whole pint of blood like you do when donating? One girl in 12th grade was
giving blood and I guess not enough was coming out fast enough so they put a
big mat under her feet to put her feet above her head so the blood would move
to her arm. I was wondering if giving blood was safe for all ages and sizes
of people? Can it ever be dangerous to give blood, if you are a very small
person wouldn't a pint of blood be a lot to take compared to someone who is a
lot bigger?

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q4.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN P. IN CT
I am planning my course selection for senior year, and I want to major in aeronautical engineering in college. Would it be better for me to take an regular-level intro to engineering course and an astronomy course next year, or an accelerated or honors-level course in the English/Social Studies field?

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q5.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE SEANA W. IN HI
Hey! I am a freshman in High School and was wondering
if any of you know of anything I can do now to give me
more chances to get into the F.B.I.? Should I start
looking into colleges now? If so, what is the average
number of colleges you should apply for? Also, I
heard that applications for colleges cost money, is
this true?, and about how much? If any of you have
answers to these questions, that would be very
helpful. Thanx!

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q6.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE CARRAH F. IN CO
I would really like to go to into school for massage therapy but I don't know
which school can offer good practices in the Colorado area. So if you could
please help me with that, it would be great.

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q7.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH V. IN CA
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love theater and
often help with stage makeup application.

CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030306q8.htm

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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 4, 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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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history? Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN TN
I know that I want to be in something with computers when I graduate highschool. But I do not understand all the fields of computers that you can go into. I like hardware more than software but I want to be able to program just as well as being able to work on the inside of a computer. So, what would this field be considered in computers?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE TANYA S. IN CA
I'm starting to look into colleges but my parents have opposite ideas on how
I should go through it (junior college, 4 year etc.). I don't get it myself.
What are the percs of going to a 4 year college and would I get all the
degrees I worked for at the one?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABI W. IN NY
I have a question about how people see color.
I was wondering if people see a different color as someone
else but were taught that it was a certain color. For example if I see a
color and I think it is red because I have been taught it was red, someone
else could see a different color and know it as red too, we both see a
different color but know it as red. The red I see, might be a different red
someone else sees. Is this Possible or does everyone see the exact same color
as everyone else (unless of course they know they're color blind) ?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE KIMMIKKA C. IN MO
When I graduate from high school I plan on becoming a doctor. Do you have any suggestions to keep me motivated in math and science? I look forward to hearing from some of my mentors in the field of science and math.
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE ABI W. IN NY
Last week at my school we hosted a blood drive for the Red Cross. A lot of
11th and 12th graders gave blood and I was wondering how fast your body
replaces the blood that you loose when giving blood. Is it safe to give a
whole pint of blood like you do when donating? One girl in 12th grade was
giving blood and I guess not enough was coming out fast enough so they put a
big mat under her feet to put her feet above her head so the blood would move
to her arm. I was wondering if giving blood was safe for all ages and sizes of people? Can it ever be dangerous to give blood, if you are a very small
person wouldn't a pint of blood be a lot to take compared to someone who is a
lot bigger?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE STEFANEY B. IN MA
What Mathematics courses should I take in
high school to prepare to pursue an archeology
degree?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE LAUREN P. IN CT
I am planning my course selection for senior year, and I want to major in aeronautical engineering in college. Would it be better for me to take an regular-level intro to engineering course and an astronomy course next year, or an accelerated or honors-level course in the English/Social Studies field?
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Q: (Initially posted on March 4, 2003) FROM MENTEE SEANA W. IN HI
Hey! I am a freshman in High School and was wondering
if any of you know of anything I can do now to give me
more chances to get into the F.B.I.? Should I start
looking into colleges now? If so, what is the average
number of colleges you should apply for? Also, I
heard that applications for colleges cost money, is
this true?, and about how much? If any of you have
anawers to these questions, that would be very
helpful. Thanx!
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MIA M. IN CA
I plan on majoring in bioengineering in college. I was wondering what
would be some general courses I would take for this major and what related
careers I could pursue once I am out of college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE CARRAH F. IN CO
I would really like to go to into school for massage therapy but I don't know
which school can offer good practices in the Colorado area. So if you could
please help me with that, it would be great.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH V. IN CA
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love theater and
often help with stage makeup application.
*********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE:
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Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2002) FROM MENTEE SHANTEL D. IN IL
We are still shocked at the tragedies that occurred at the nightclubs in Chicago and in Rhode Island. The news said that the club in Rhode Island filled with black smoke so quickly that if the people weren't out of the club within three minutes they were overcome with smoke. What made the club fire so dangerous so quickly? Was it the chemicals used by the band’s display? Was it something on the walls in the club? Can water put out this type fire and eliminate the smoke or does it have to be some other type chemical?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030304q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALICIA T. IN CA
I am a high school freshman and I am interested in a career in the medical field, preferably surgery. I also love working with computers and I would like to know what types of jobs there are that work with both computers and medicine.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030304q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH C. IN CA
As a junior in high school up to this point, I have
narrowed my options about my career. I have decided to
either choose an occupation relating to computers or
an Ultrasound technician. Can you send me some
possible information on these two jobs or send me
information about colleges that specialize in these areas?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030304q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN NJ
I wanted to know exactly how much math is in engineering?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030304q4.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S. IN NJ
I just want to know, what are the differences between Computer
Science,Computer /information science and Information science/systems?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030304q5.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 26, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
I'm interested in attending a HBCU (Historically Black College and
University) but I need to find one that offers a major in physical therapy,
sports medicine, or criminal justice (although I don't know what I want to
in criminal justice.) Is there a black college that offers all of these
majors?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030304q6.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O-B. in MAUI
What happens if your red blood cell multiply?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030304q7.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 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 http://www.gem-set.org in the Daily Digest Archive section.
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK for Students:
Q: March is WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH! How well do you know your science history? Can you name five women scientists who won the Nobel Prize for Science? Bonus if you can name the year they won the prize AND the scientific accomplishments they achieved to garner this highly competitive prize.
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COMMENTS/NEW QUESTIONS:
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COMMENT: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MIA M. IN CA
On February 27, 2003, I attended the Women's Bureau and UCSD GEMSET
Program at UCSD and I would like to thank Kathy Kailikole, Dr. Aprille
Ericsson, and all the UCSD GEMSET mentors for putting on this event. It was
both fun and informative, allowing girls in the GEMSET program from high
schools all over the San Diego area to learn more about SET courses/careers
and basically bond with each other. I highly recommend other Universities to
put on similar events and invite high school GEMSET clubs around their area.
I hope more will be planned for the future. Once again, THANK YOU!!!
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Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2002) FROM MENTEE SHANTEL D. IN IL
We are still shocked at the tragedies that occurred at the nightclubs in Chicago and in Rhode Island. The news said that the club in Rhode Island filled with black smoke so quickly that if the people weren't out of the club within three minutes they were overcome with smoke. What made the club fire so dangerous so quickly? Was it the chemicals used by the band’s display? Was it something on the walls in the club? Can water put out this type fire and eliminate the smoke or does it have to be some other type chemical?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALICIA T. IN CA
I am a high school freshman and I am interested in a career in the medical field, preferably surgery. I also love working with computers and I would like to know what types of jobs there are that work with both computers and medicine.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE NICOLE D. IN NY
My goal in life is to become a Psychologist, and I have a love for kids. I
also dreamed one day that I could appear on TV as well. Is there someway I
can do all these things and how?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on March 3, 2003) FROM MENTEE MIA M. IN CA
I plan on majoring in bioengineering in college. I was wondering what
would be some general courses I would take for this major and what related
careers I could pursue once I am out of college?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH C. IN CA
As a junior in high school up to this point, I have narrowed my options about my career. I have decided to
either choose an occupation relating to computers or
an Ultrasound technician. Can you send me some
possible information on these two jobs or send me
information about colleges that specialize in these areas?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN NJ
I wanted to know exactly how much math is in engineering?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE QING S. IN NJ
I just want to know, what are the differences between Computer
Science,Computer /information science and Information science/systems?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE CARRAH F. IN CO
I would really like to go to into school for massage therapy but I don't know
which school can offer good practices in the Colorado area. So if you could
please help me with that, it would be great.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 26, 2003) FROM MENTEE EBONY L. IN CO
I'm interested in attending a HBCU (Historically Black College and
University) but I need to find one that offers a major in physical therapy,
sports medicine, or criminal justice (although I don't know what I want to
in criminal justice.) Is there a black college that offers all of these
majors?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on February 21, 2003) FROM MENTEE SARAH V. IN CA
I am a high school sophomore and am interested in what college courses or
degrees are required for studying cosmetics research and development,
both undergraduate and graduate levels. What colleges / universities
specialize in this field? Is there any person I can talk to about this?
I'm currently in honors chemistry which I dislike but am getting a B in,
but I really liked honors biology and anatomy. I also love theater and
often help with stage makeup application.
*********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE: http://www.gem-set.org
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE IVI IN NM
I enjoy math and fine arts. Which engineering field would you recommend for
me?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030303q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on February 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O-B. in MAUI
What happens if your red blood cell multiply?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030303q2.htm
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END
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