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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 31, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. There’s more information
on the selection process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
GEM-SET is seeking technology mentors to serve as a judge
on the YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE judges' panel. If mentors
are interested in volunteering as a judge, please e-mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu for more
information.
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn
about the many women engineers and scientists who are part
of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.greatwomen.org/
and tell us who is your favorite scientist/engineer in the
Hall of Fame. Write a short (one paragraph) biography of their
life and mention how that Hall-of-Famer has influenced (or
will influence) your life. All GEM-SET students who choose
to write about a favorite scientist/engineer will receive
a Women's History Month Poster.
Send your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st!
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 31, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KIM
R. IN IL
Could anyone tell me what right now the most popular type
of architecture
is? [Can you recommend a school of architecture or a firm
that is really "hot" now in the marketplace?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 31, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KAREN
H. IN CA
I am planning to take the SAT II for Biology this June but
I don't know whether to take ecology or molecular biology.
I feel well prepared for both. Is there a subject that colleges
prefer that students take, or should I take both?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 30, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KAM
S. IN IL
What is the percentage rate of dangerous toxins in the air
in the U.S.?
What about world-wide? [Also, are there any mentors who do
work that helps to improve the air quality? In your opinion,
what are the most dangerous air-borne toxins?]
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
A new planet (or planetoid) has been discovered. It's called
Sedna and it's
either in the Kuiper belt or the Oort cloud. Kuiper and Oort
were dutch
scientists from the 50's. I have this idea that the Dutch
were the biggest
space explorers for a long time. Is that true and is it still
true?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040331q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 30, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. There’s more information
on the selection process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
GEM-SET is seeking technology mentors to serve as a judge
on the YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE judges' panel. If mentors
are interested in volunteering as a judge, please e-mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu for more information.
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn
about the many women engineers and scientists who are part
of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.greatwomen.org/
and tell us who is your favorite scientist/engineer in
the Hall of Fame. Write a short (one paragraph) biography
of their life and mention how that Hall-of-Famer has influenced
(or will influence) your life. All GEM-SET students who choose
to write about a favorite scientist/engineer will receive
a Women's History Month Poster.
Send your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st!
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 30, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER KAM
S. IN IL
What is the percentage rate of dangerous toxins in the air
in the U.S.?
What about world-wide? [Also, are there any mentors who do
work that helps to improve the air quality? In your opinion,
what are the most dangerous air-borne toxins?]
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
A new planet (or planetoid) has been discovered. It's called
Sedna and it's
either in the Kuiper belt or the Oort cloud. Kuiper and Oort
were dutch
scientists from the 50's. I have this idea that the Dutch
were the biggest
space explorers for a long time. Is that true and is it still
true?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SHARON
S. IN CA
I am a freshman in high school and am currently taking geometry.
I was getting a 97% in the class in the first semester, but
I had to change my schedule in the second semester. My geometry
teacher got switched as a result. My counselor informed me
that there was no other way to change my schedule again. The
problem is, this new teacher has a style of teaching that
I am not used to and gives a different style of tests and
quizzes. I am having no problem with the material presented,
but I am finding that I have an increasingly difficult time
on the tests. I am afraid that I might not get into Algebra
2 Honors next year because of my slipping grades in geometry.
Is there anything I can start to do to help this late in the
semester?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040330q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 29, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. There’s more information
on the selection process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
GEM-SET is seeking technology mentors to serve as a judge
on the YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE judges' panel. If mentors
are interested in volunteering as a judge, please e-mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu for more information.
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn
about the many women engineers and scientists who are part
of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.greatwomen.org/
and tell us who is your favorite scientist/engineer in
the Hall of Fame. Write a short (one paragraph) biography
of their life and mention how that Hall-of-Famer has influenced
(or will influence) your life. All GEM-SET students who choose
to write about a favorite scientist/engineer will receive
a Women's History Month Poster.
Send your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st!
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 29, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SHARON
S. IN CA
I am a freshman in high school and am currently taking geometry.
I was getting a 97% in the class in the first semester, but
I had to change my schedule in the second semester. My geometry
teacher got switched as a result. My counselor informed me
that there was no other way to change my schedule again. The
problem is, this new teacher has a style of teaching that
I am not used to and gives a different style of tests and
quizzes. I am having no problem with the material presented,
but I am finding that I have an increasingly difficult time
on the tests. I am afraid that I might not get into Algebra
2 Honors next year because of my slipping grades in geometry.
Is there anything I can start to do to help this late in the
semester?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VAA new planet (or planetoid) has been discovered. It's
called Sedna and it's
either in the Kuiper belt or the Oort cloud. Kuiper and Oort
were dutch
scientists from the 50's. I have this idea that the Dutch
were the biggest
space explorers for a long time. Is that true and is it still
true?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SARA
V. IN CA
I am interested in a college or university that combines my
interests in
Medical (ENT) or speech / voice therapy rehab as well as seeking
professional training as a classical voice major, i.e. not
only singing
but assisting people who have abused their voice or have voice
quality
issues. I have excelled at honors and A.P. biology and have
taken honors
chemistry. I plan to take honors physiology next year. Any
suggestions as to
where to go and course work required?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040329q1.htm
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END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 25, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. There’s more information
on the selection process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
GEM-SET is seeking technology mentors to serve as a judge
on the YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE judges' panel. If mentors
are interested in volunteering as a judge, please e-mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu for more
information.
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn
about the many women engineers and scientists who are part
of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.greatwomen.org/
and tell us who is your favorite scientist/engineer in the
Hall of Fame. Write a short (one paragraph) biography of their
life and mention how that Hall-of-Famer has influenced (or
will influence) your life. All GEM-SET students who choose
to write about a favorite scientist/engineer will receive
a Women's History Month Poster.
Send your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st!
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SARA
V. IN CA
I am interested in a college or university that combines my
interests in
Medical (ENT) or speech / voice therapy rehab as well as seeking
professional training as a classical voice major, i.e. not
only singing
but assisting people who have abused their voice or have voice
quality
issues. I have excelled at honors and A.P. biology and have
taken honors
chemistry. I plan to take honors physiology next year. Any
suggestions as to
where to go and course work required?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
A new planet (or planetoid) has been discovered. It's called
Sedna and it's
either in the Kuiper belt or the Oort cloud. Kuiper and Oort
were dutch
scientists from the 50's. I have this idea that the Dutch
were the biggest space explorers for a long time. Is that
true and is it still true?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 24, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOHANA
M. IN IL
I use to have a wonderful memory. Ever since I have been very
busy with school and programs I have noticed that I have been
losing alot of memory and sometime it is very difficult for
me to talk about something from the past. I have to stay quiet
for a while and think very hard in order for me to remember
about what I was talking about. Is this normal?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040325q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 24, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. There’s more information
on the selection process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
GEM-SET is seeking technology mentors to serve as a judge
on the YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE judges' panel. If mentors
are interested in volunteering as a judge, please e-mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu for more
information.
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at
GEM-SET@uic.edu on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners
will receive Catherine Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK
OF EVERYTHING:STORIES OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn
about the many women engineers and scientists who are part
of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.greatwomen.org/
and tell us who is your favorite scientist/engineer in the
Hall of Fame. Write a short (one paragraph) biography of their
life and mention how that Hall-of-Famer has influenced (or
will influence) your life. All GEM-SET students who choose
to write about a favorite scientist/engineer will receive
a Women's History Month Poster.
Send your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st!
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 24, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JOHANA
M. IN IL
I use to have a wonderful memory. Ever since I have been very
busy with school and programs I have noticed that I have been
losing alot of memory and sometime it is very difficult for
me to talk about something from the past. I have to stay quiet
for a while and think very hard in order for me to remember
about what I was talking about. Is this normal?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SARA
V. IN CA
I am interested in a college or university that combines my
interests in
Medical (ENT) or speech / voice therapy rehab as well as seeking
professional training as a classical voice major, i.e. not
only singing
but assisting people who have abused their voice or have voice
quality
issues. I have excelled at honors and A.P. biology and have
taken honors chemistry. I plan to take honors physiology next
year. Any suggestions as to
where to go and course work required?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
A new planet (or planetoid) has been discovered. It's called
Sedna and it's
either in the Kuiper belt or the Oort cloud. Kuiper and Oort
were dutch
scientists from the 50's. I have this idea that the Dutch
were the biggest
space explorers for a long time. Is that true and is it still
true?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER LAUREN
S. IN CT
Hi! I am a freshwoman in high school and I am getting back
into writing. I
am even starting to consider it for a career. But, I have
to admit, I am
starting to drift from science because biology is becoming
nothing but notes
and chemistry isn't going to be much fun either. I have always
enjoyed science and I
am still involved in technology (I am on a team that builds
robots and
competes called FIRST), and I want to stay with science and
technology. What
sort of science and technology coincides with writing?
P.S. - I don't like writing that's a drag either. I like writing
that is fun
that others can fun and enjoy, like Bill Nye the 'Science
Guy.' I loved his
show!
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040324q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CORINNE
C. IN CA
I wish to be an engineer in the future, and I know that there
are more men than women in the field of engineering. I'm wondering
if the mentors have observed any discriminations made against
women when working. I'm also wondering if the male engineers
have stereotypes about women that are not true. Is it true
that it is harder for women to get noticed when [accomplishing
the same successes as men?]
I guess that's it for now! Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040324q2.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 22, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. There’s more information
on the selection process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
GEM-SET is seeking technology mentors to serve as a judge
on the YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE judges' panel. If mentors
are interested in volunteering as a judge, please e-mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu for more
information.
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn
about the many women engineers and scientists who are part
of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.greatwomen.org/
and tell us who is your favorite scientist/engineer in the
Hall of Fame. Write a short (one paragraph) biography of their
life and mention how that Hall-of-Famer has influenced (or
will influence) your life. All GEM-SET students who choose
to write about a favorite scientist/engineer will receive
a Women's History Month Poster.
Send your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st!
********************
Questions for mentors
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SARA
V. IN CA
I am interested in a college or university that combines my
interests in
Medical (ENT) or speech / voice therapy rehab as well as seeking
professional training as a classical voice major, i.e. not
only singing
but assisting people who have abused their voice or have voice
quality
issues. I have excelled at honors and A.P. biology and have
taken honors
chemistry. I plan to take honors physiology next year. Any
suggestions as to
where to go and course work required?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER LAUREN
S. IN CT
Hi! I am a freshwoman in high school and I am getting back
into writing. I
am even starting to consider it for a career. But, I have
to admit, I am
starting to drift from science because biology is becoming
nothing but notes and chemistry isn't going to be much fun
either. I have always enjoyed science and I
am still involved in technology (I am on a team that builds
robots and
competes called FIRST), and I want to stay with science and
technology. What
sort of science and technology coincides with writing?
P.S. - I don't like writing that's a drag either. I like writing
that is fun
that others can fun and enjoy, like Bill Nye the 'Science
Guy.' I loved his
show!
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER ALEXIS
K. IN VA
A new planet (or planetoid) has been discovered. It's called
Sedna and it's
either in the Kuiper belt or the Oort cloud. Kuiper and Oort
were dutch
scientists from the 50's. I have this idea that the Dutch
were the biggest
space explorers for a long time. Is that true and is it still
true?
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CORINNE
C. IN CA
I wish to be an engineer in the future, and I know that there
are more men than women in the field of engineering. I'm wondering
if the mentors have observed any discriminations made against
women when working. I'm also wondering if the male engineers
have stereotypes about women that are not true. Is it true
that it is harder for women to get noticed when [accomplishing
the same successes as men?]
I guess that's it for now! Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040322q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 19, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. There’s more information
on the selection process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
GEM-SET is seeking technology mentors to serve as a judge
on the YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE judges' panel. If mentors
are interested in volunteering as a judge, please e-mail to
GEM-SET@uic.edu for more
information.
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
In honor of Women's History Month, we invite you to learn
about the many women engineers and scientists who are part
of the National Women's Hall of Fame. Go to http://www.greatwomen.org/
and tell us who is your favorite scientist/engineer in the
Hall of Fame. Write a short (one paragraph) biography of their
life and mention how that Hall-of-Famer has influenced (or
will influence) your life. All GEM-SET students who choose
to write about a favorite scientist/engineer will receive
a Women's History Month Poster.
Send your response to GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st!
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CORINNE
C. IN CA
I wish to be an engineer in the future, and I know that there
are more men than women in the field of engineering. I'm wondering
if the mentors have observed any discriminations made against
women when working. I'm also wondering if the male engineers
have stereotypes about women that are not true. Is it true
that it is harder for women to get noticed when [accomplishing
the same successes as men?]
I guess that's it for now! Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SARAH
P. IN CHICAGO
I have been studying cell reproduction for a while in my class
and I do not get it at all. One of the things I don't understand
is Mitosis and Meiosis. All I know is that they are a part
of sexual reproduction. I don't understand how mitosis can
make a copy of itself. Can someone help me?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Is there any way in which I can prove the properties of Mobius
Strips without having to actually make each strip?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q4.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 18, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. The scholarship recipients
will also get a Microsoft mentor to help them during the implementation
of the project during this summer. Everyone who enters the
competition will receive a complimentary copy of Visual Studio.NET
Academic Edition via a complimentary Premium membership on
the Spoke. There’s more information on the selection
process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CORINNE
C. IN CA
I wish to be an engineer in the future, and I know that there
are more men than women in the field of engineering. I'm wondering
if the mentors have observed any discriminations made against
women when working. I'm also wondering if the male engineers
have stereotypes about women that are not true. Is it true
that it is harder for women to get noticed when [accomplishing
the same successes as men?]
I guess that's it for now! Thank you!
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SARAH
P. IN CHICAGO
I have been studying cell reproduction for a while in my class
and I do not get it at all. One of the things I don't understand
is Mitosis and Meiosis. All I know is that they are a part
of sexual reproduction. I don't understand how mitosis can
make a copy of itself. Can someone help me?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Is there any way in which I can prove the properties of Mobius
Strips without having to actually make each strip?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040318q4.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 16, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. The scholarship recipients
will also get a Microsoft mentor to help them during the implementation
of the project during this summer. Everyone who enters the
competition will receive a complimentary copy of Visual Studio.NET
Academic Edition via a complimentary Premium membership on
the Spoke. There’s more information on the selection
process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
*********************
Questions for Mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER CORINNE
C. IN CA
I wish to be an engineer in the future, and I know that there
are more men than women in the field of engineering. I'm wondering
if the mentors have observed any discriminations made against
women when working. I'm also wondering if the male engineers
have stereotypes about women that are not true. Is it true
that it is harder for women to get noticed when [accomplishing
the same successes as men?]
I guess that's it for now! Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SARAH
P. IN CHICAGO
I have been studying cell reproduction for a while in my class
and I do not get it at all. One of the things I don't understand
is Mitosis and Meiosis. All I know is that they are a part
of sexual reproduction. I don't understand how mitosis can
make a copy of itself. Can someone help me?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Is there any way in which I can prove the properties of Mobius
Strips without having to actually make each strip?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBERS
RACHEL AND ALLISON IN NJ
We are inventing/making a prototype of a built-in cooler for
cars. We are using the Peltier Effect and were wondering if
you had any ideas on how we could display our model. If you
also have any suggestions on what we could do [to make this
the best prototype possible], that would be really helpful.
Thank you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040316q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 15, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to
GEM-SET@uic.edu along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY! Deadline April 30, 2004
The scholarship program is called YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
(see http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
)
Ten finalists (5 male and 5 female students) will be chosen
from the US & Canada for the pilot in mid-May, and each
finalist will receive $2,500 in the form of a scholarship,
$1,500 to be used to implement the project, and a $1,000 technology
grant for the school s/he comes from. The scholarship recipients
will also get a Microsoft mentor to help them during the implementation
of the project during this summer. Everyone who enters the
competition will receive a complimentary copy of Visual Studio.NET
Academic Edition via a complimentary Premium membership on
the Spoke. There’s more information on the selection
process on the website http://www.thespoke.net/ycmd/info.aspx?page=details
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
*********************
Questions for Mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBERS
RACHEL AND ALLISON IN NJ
We are inventing/making a prototype of a built-in cooler for
cars. We are using the Peltier Effect and were wondering if
you had any ideas on how we could display our model. If you
also have any suggestions on what we could do [to make this
the best prototype possible], that would be really helpful.
Thank you!
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 15, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER SOOJI
L. IN NY
Is there any way in which I can prove the properties of Mobius
Strips without having to actually make each strip?
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 8, 2004) FORM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
I am a Senior in high school. I will be graduating in may
of 2004. My major is going to be biotechnology. But I don't
know if I should go into the Agriculture side of biotech like
working for the USDA or Monsanto in Washington. [Can mentors
suggest other possible job opportunities with a biotech degree?]
I was wondering how much education do I need [to be successful
in the biotech field]?.... If you have any suggestions please
tell me. Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040311q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 11, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
*********************
Questions for Mentors:
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 8, 2004) FORM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
I am a Senior in high school. I will be graduating in may
of 2004. My major is going to be biotechnology. But I don't
know if I should go into the Agriculture side of biotech like
working for the USDA or Monsanto in Washington. [Can mentors
suggest other possible job opportunities with a biotech degree?]
I was wondering how much education do I need [to be successful
in the biotech field]?.... If you have any suggestions please
tell me. Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040311q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 10, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
*********************
Questions for Mentors:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 8, 2004) FORM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
I am a Senior in high school. I will be graduating in may
of 2004. My major is going to be biotechnology. But I don't
know if I should go into the Agriculture side of biotech like
working for the USDA or Monsanto in Washington. [Can mentors
suggest other possible job opportunities with a biotech degree?]
I was wondering how much education do I need [to be successful
in the biotech field]?.... If you have any suggestions please
tell me. Thanks. ********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*******************
Q: (Initially posted February 11, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
MAGGIE IN IL Thanks for responding. I am interested in how
much science and math are used on a daily basis in neonatology,
and just general things like how many patients they have on
a daily basis and what kind of area they work in. Also, could
you tell me about just the daily routine the neonatologists
go through each day?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040310q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER HAILEY
L. IN CA
I am currently working on a current event project on science
every other week. I am wondering if any mentors can recommend
good science journals that I can subscribe to [that will keep
me up-to-date on science.] I appreciate your answers.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040308q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 8, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
*********************
Questions for Mentors:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 8, 2004) FORM STUDENT MEMBER ELIZABETH
A. IN CO
I am a Senior in high school. I will be graduating in may
of 2004. My major is going to be biotechnology. But I don't
know if I should go into the Agriculture side of biotech like
working for the USDA or Monsanto in Washington. [Can mentors
suggest other possible job opportunities with a biotech degree?]
I was wondering how much education do I need [to be successful
in the biotech field]?.... If you have any suggestions please
tell me. Thanks. ********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*******************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER HAILEY
L. IN CA
I am currently working on a current event project on science
every other week. I am wondering if any mentors can recommend
good science journals that I can subscribe to [that will keep
me up-to-date on science.] I appreciate your answers.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040308q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted February 23, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
KIM R. IN IL
I was wondering if anybody knew places in Illinois, preferably
in the north
west suburbs, that offered good internship for architecture?
I'm interested
in doing one possibly over the summer. Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040304q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 4, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to student members MEAGHAN F. in NY and KATIE
D. IN KY who won the February prize drawing. A copy of The
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology will be mailed directly
to each of you!
To see all the student members who responded correctly to
the FEBRUARY QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH click here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm
********************
QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH for MARCH
Name your favorite science, engineering, or technology invention
from the 20th century and explain why it makes your life better
today.
Bonus Point: Who invented it?
Prize Drawing for TWO lucky GEM-SET students will be held
on April 1st for all responses received at GEM-SET@uic.edu
on or before MARCH 31st. Prize winners will receive Catherine
Thimmesh's book entitled GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING:STORIES
OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN.
*********************
Questions for Mentors:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*******************
Q: (Initially posted February 23, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
KIM R. IN IL
I was wondering if anybody knew places in Illinois, preferably
in the north
west suburbs, that offered good internship for architecture?
I'm interested
in doing one possibly over the summer. Thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040304q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 2, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to student members MEAGHAN F. in NY and KATIE
D. IN KY who won the February prize drawing. A copy of The
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology will be mailed directly
to each of you!
To see all the student members who responded correctly to
the FEBRUARY QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH click here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm
********************
Questions for Mentors:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q: (Initially posted February 23, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
KIM R. IN IL
I was wondering if anybody knew places in Illinois, preferably
in the north
west suburbs, that offered good internship for architecture?
I'm interested
in doing one possibly over the summer. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*******************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER HAILEY
L. IN CA
I am currently working on a current event project on science
every other week. I am wondering if any mentors can recommend
good science journals that I can subscribe to [that will keep
me up-to-date on science.] I appreciate your answers.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040302q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted February 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
ELIZABETH A. IN CO
I am a senior this year. I am wondering if I should go into
the agricultural side of biotechnology? I have had four years
of agriculture at my high school. I want to help the farmers
and [am looking at careers that would connect to the farming
industry in a positive way.] If you have any suggestions tell
me. Thank you.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040302q2.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MARCH 1, 2004
********************
WELCOME TO the Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering,
and Technology program.
To post a question or a response, send it to GEM-SET@uic.edu
along with your NAME and STATE.
To learn more about the GEM-SET program go to:http://www.gem-set.org
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to student members MEAGHAN F. in NY and KATIE
D. IN KY who won the February prize drawing. A copy of The
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology will be mailed
directly to each of you!
To see all the student members who responded correctly to
the FEBRUARY QUESTION-OF-THE-MONTH click here: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm
********************
Questions for Mentors:
*********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER HAILEY
L. IN CA
I am currently working on a current event project on science
every other week. I am wondering if any mentors can recommend
good science journals that I can subscribe to [that will keep
me up-to-date on science.] I appreciate your answers.
********************
Q: (Initially posted March 1, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
I am wondering if there are any good internships in the computer
engineering field in the Northwest Suburb area in Illinois
for high schoolers? Also, I would like to shadow someone in
the year of 2004-2005 for school as a computer engineer. I
need to write daily logs and at the end of the semester, I
have to write an essay of what I had learned. If anyone has
good advice, then it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
********************
Q: (Initially posted February 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
ELIZABETH A. IN CO
I am a senior this year. I am wondering if I should go into
the agricultural side of biotechnology? I have had four years
of agriculture at my high school. I want to help the farmers
and [am looking at careers that would connect to the farming
industry in a positive way.] If you have any suggestions tell
me. Thank you.
********************
Q: (Initially posted February 23, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
KIM R. IN IL
I was wondering if anybody knew places in Illinois, preferably
in the north
west suburbs, that offered good internship for architecture?
I'm interested
in doing one possibly over the summer. Thanks.
********************
Q & A
*******************
Q: (Initially posted February 26, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
AMY P. IN CA
I have a question about editing websites. Our club has a website
and needs
someone to be in charge of it. I'm interested in doing it,
but not sure
what to do. Is it really hard? And what kind of programs do
you have to
know? I would like to get any kind of information regarding
this topic, so
if anybody knows about web editing please inform me! Thank
you so much!
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040301q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted February 25, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
ALEXIS K. IN VA
I was watching the news and the weather report showed the
gulf stream and
showed how it was anticipated to shift from a more northern
position to a
southern one. How high up in the atmosphere is the stream?
What instrument is used to detect it? Are instruments floating
up in the atmosphere to
measure it? Do airplanes have instruments to record this information?
Can
pilots see anything that tells them where the stream is located?
How can
anyone possibly anticipate a wind shift?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040301q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted February 25, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
RENEE L. IN TX
What is the ecliptic and what objects are always found in
our night sky
along the ecliptic?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040301q3.htm
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