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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.
*********************
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 $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
********************
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 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE REBECCA
Z. IN CA
What schools in California have good pre-med programs?
********************
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?
*********************
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?
********************
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?
*********************
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?
********************
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 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 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 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?)
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
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
********************
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
********************
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 $$SCHOLARSHIPS$$!
********************
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 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 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.
********************
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 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?)
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
********************
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>
********************
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>
********************
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>
********************
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>
********************
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.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
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?
********************
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.
********************
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.
********************
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 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?)
********************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
:
********************
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>
********************
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>
********************
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>
********************
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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END
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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.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
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.
********************
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 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>
*******************
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>
********************
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>
********************
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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END
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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.)
********************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
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.
********************
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 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALMIRA
IN NY
Are there any SET careers involving the arts?
A: <www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030321q1.htm>
********************
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>
********************
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>
********************
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>
*******************
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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END
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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.
*********************
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 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>
********************
END
********************
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>
********************
END
********************
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>
********************
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>
********************
END
********************
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
********************
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
********************
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
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