GEM-SET

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST ARCHIVE FOR FOR MAY 2003
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 30, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Congratulations to all the GEM-SET seniors who have made decisions on your future career goals! Please send us information on what you will be doing after graduation (example: summer jobs, college you will be attending, possible majors/minors, exciting travel plans, etc.). We want to hear from you! Send the news to GEM-SET@uic.edu, and we'll share your good news on the GEM-SET web site.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: When chewing gum, we do not swallow anything solid, but gum still has calories. How can this be?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 30, 2003) FROM SARAH IN CO
Why is yawning contagious?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 30, 2003) FROM MEGAN V. IN VT
[Are there any GEM-SET mentors who have worked in these technology fields]: software programs, video games, 3d animation cartoons? [What advice can you offer to someone trying to break into these fields?]
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Q: (Initially posted on May 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O. IN HI
To become a coach for the NHL or NBA do you need any college training or requirements?And if so how much?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. IN CA
What percent of making a video game [utilizes] engineering compared to [utilizing] the person's creativity?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL O. IN TX
I was wondering if gem-set had any teen jobs in the
Dallas Forth worth area in Texas? If so please post them with contact information for follow-up.
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. IN IL
How does one conduct scientific laboratory research?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030530q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX. M. IN NM
What type of training is needed to become a successful oceanographer?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030530q2.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 28, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site http://www.gem-set.org in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mentors, please send in your biography updates and photos to Pat Newton at patrnewt@uic.edu. We will be doing biography updates in June, so please mail these in by JUNE 1st. They will be placed on the mentor bio pages on the GEM-SET web site.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: When chewing gum, we do not swallow anything solid, but gum still has calories. How can this be?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O. IN HI
To become a coach for the NHL or NBA do you need any college training or requirements?And if so how much?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. IN IL
How does one conduct scientific laboratory research?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX. M. IN NM
What type of training is needed to become a successful oceanographer?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. IN CA
What percent of making a video game [utilizes] engineering compared to [utilizing] the person's creativity?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL O. IN TX
I was wondering if gem-set had any teen jobs in the
Dallas Forth worth area in Texas? If so please post them with contact information for follow-up.
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIKA IN MO
Is engineering a popular job/career for women in this present time?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030528q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
I am a freshman in high school who is completing her third year of Latin, (Latin II). I am interested in becoming a P.A., possibly a veterinarian, and will most likely begin work on the ambulance this summer. Because of my school schedule, I will be unable to take Latin III next year. Is Latin valuable enough to my possible future medical career or SAT scores (for good college placement) for me to devote a portion of my already busy summer to taking it as an independent study?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030528q2.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 27, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mentors, please send in your biography updates and photos to Pat Newton at patrnewt@uic.edu. We will be doing biography updates in June, so please mail these in by JUNE 1st. They will be placed on the mentor bio pages on the GEM-SET web site.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: When chewing gum, we do not swallow anything solid, but gum still has calories. How can this be?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIKA IN MO
Is engineering a popular job/career for women in this present time?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX. M. IN NM
What type of training is needed to become a successful oceanographer?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. IN CA
What percent of making a video game [utilizes] engineering compared to [utilizing] the person's creativity?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 27, 2003) FROM MENTEE KATE S. IN NY
I am a freshman in high school who is completing her third year of Latin, (Latin II). I am interested in becoming a P.A., possibly a veterinarian, and will most likely begin work on the ambulance this summer. Because of my school schedule, I will be unable to take Latin III next year. Is Latin valuable enough to my possible future medical career or SAT scores (for good college placement) for me to devote a portion of my already busy summer to taking it as an independent study?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL O. IN TX
I was wondering if gem-set had any teen jobs in the
Dallas Forth worth area in Texas? If so please post them with contact information for follow-up.
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA/NJ
In your opinion, who is the most famous engineer?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030527q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 19, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
I am going to the Bronx Zoo to attend conservation training for a week by
the Wildlife Conservation Society at the end of July. When I come back I am
going to do a big program (expo) about conservation. My goal is to expose
young (younger than me anyway) girls to science exploration and careers with
an emphasis on conservation. I haven't made a final decision yet about my
specific conservation theme and I plan on inviting girl scouts and younger
kids from school, but I would like to ask several things of my mentors.
First, what would you suggest as a wildlife conservation topic that I could explore through my expo? Second, are there mentors in the DC area that would
like to participate in my expo by presenting something at one of the many
booths I hope to set up? Third, do you know of people I could contact in
the DC metro area that I could contact who could help with my expo project.
Fourth, I would like to get many donations of science, engineering,
technology and conservation magazines from publishers to give away to girls
and their families when they attend (I think this stuff is good for girls to
know about) and want suggestions on who to write to ask for donations and
what to say...
I am very excited about doing this project and am
working with two other scouts from my area. Thanks from Alexis!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030527q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
On television shows, such as ER and CSI, do they use
[real] doctors/forensic scientists [as consultants] to make sure
everyone is doing and saying what the real thing would
be?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030527q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 22, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mentors, please send in your biography updates and photos to Pat Newton at patrnewt@uic.edu. We will be doing biography updates in June, so please mail these in by JUNE 1st. They will be placed on the mentor bio pages on the GEM-SET web site.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: When chewing gum, we do not swallow anything solid, but gum still has calories. How can this be?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROSANA O. IN PA/NJ
In your opinion, who is the most famous engineer?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 22, 2003) FROM MENTEE CRISTAL O. IN TX
I was wondering if gem-set had any teen jobs in the
Dallas Forth worth area in Texas? If so please post them with contact information for follow-up.
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Q: (Initially posted on May 19, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
I am going to the Bronx Zoo to attend conservation training for a week by
the Wildlife Conservation Society at the end of July. When I come back I am
going to do a big program (expo) about conservation. My goal is to expose
young (younger than me anyway) girls to science exploration and careers with
an emphasis on conservation. I haven't made a final decision yet about my
specific conservation theme and I plan on inviting girl scouts and younger
kids from school, but I would like to ask several things of my mentors.
First, what would you suggest as a wildlife conservation topic that I could
explore through my expo? Second, are there mentors in the DC area that would
like to participate in my expo by presenting something at one of the many
booths I hope to set up? Third, do you know of people I could contact in
the DC metro area that I could contact who could help with my expo project.
Fourth, I would like to get many donations of science, engineering,
technology and conservation magazines from publishers to give away to girls
and their families when they attend (I think this stuff is good for girls to
know about) and want suggestions on who to write to ask for donations and
what to say...
I am very excited about doing this project and am
working with two other scouts from my area. Thanks from Alexis!
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUDY IN CA
What is the main difference between the careers of science and the careers of engineers?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030522q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELIZABETH A. IN CO Would I have to take a Physics class as a Senior in High School, if I want to become a Biotechnologist or a Forensic Scientist?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030522q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 19, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. in CA
What kind of engineering is involved in cloning?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030522q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 20, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mentors, please send in your biography updates and photos to Pat Newton at patrnewt@uic.edu. We will be doing biography updates in June, so please mail these in by JUNE 1st. They will be placed on the mentor bio pages on the GEM-SET web site.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: When chewing gum, we do not swallow anything solid, but gum still has calories. How can this be?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE JUDY IN CA
What is the main difference between the careers of science and the careers of engineers?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 20, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELIZABETH A. IN CO
Would I have to take a Physics class as a Senior in High School, if I want to become a Biotechnologist or a Forensic Scientist?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 19, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. in CA
What kind of engineering is involved in cloning?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 19, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
I am going to the Bronx Zoo to attend conservation training for a week by
the Wildlife Conservation Society at the end of July. When I come back I am
going to do a big program (expo) about conservation. My goal is to expose
young (younger than me anyway) girls to science exploration and careers with
an emphasis on conservation. I haven't made a final decision yet about my
specific conservation theme and I plan on inviting girl scouts and younger
kids from school, but I would like to ask several things of my mentors.
First, what would you suggest as a wildlife conservation topic that I could
explore through my expo? Second, are there mentors in the DC area that would
like to participate in my expo by presenting something at one of the many
booths I hope to set up? Third, do you know of people I could contact in
the DC metro area that I could contact who could help with my expo project.
Fourth, I would like to get many donations of science, engineering,
technology and conservation magazines from publishers to give away to girls
and their families when they attend (I think this stuff is good for girls to
know about) and want suggestions on who to write to ask for donations and
what to say...
I am very excited about doing this project and am
working with two other scouts from my area. Thanks from Alexis!
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLIE R. IN KY
What does a clinical psychologist do? What kind of classes do you need to take to be a clinical psychologist?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030520q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
On television shows, such as ER and CSI, do they use
[real] doctors/forensic scientists [as consultants] to make sure
everyone is doing and saying what the real thing would
be?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030520q2.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 19, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site http://www.gem-set.org in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Congratulations to all the students who responded to the electrical engineer question. The GEM-Scholars are: Alexis K.* in VA, Ayushi R. in TX, Bao N.* in CA, Ivy H. in WA, Jenny N.* in AR, Kelly B. in PA, Kelly V.* in NJ, Kladeh D. in CO, Prebel A. in IL, Sanna R.* in VA!
*=BONUS SCHOLARS who correctly named a GEM-SET electrical engineering mentor.
To learn more about the field of electrical engineering go to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers web site at http://www.ieee.org
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 19, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. in CA
What kind of engineering is involved in cloning?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 19, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
I am going to the Bronx Zoo to attend conservation training for a week by
the Wildlife Conservation Society at the end of July. When I come back I am
going to do a big program (expo) about conservation. My goal is to expose
young (younger than me anyway) girls to science exploration and careers with
an emphasis on conservation. I haven't made a final decision yet about my
specific conservation theme and I plan on inviting girl scouts and younger
kids from school, but I would like to ask several things of my mentors.
First, what would you suggest as a wildlife conservation topic that I could
explore through my expo? Second, are there mentors in the DC area that would
like to participate in my expo by presenting something at one of the many
booths I hope to set up? Third, do you know of people I could contact in
the DC metro area that I could contact who could help with my expo project.
Fourth, I would like to get many donations of science, engineering,
technology and conservation magazines from publishers to give away to girls
and their families when they attend (I think this stuff is good for girls to
know about) and want suggestions on who to write to ask for donations and
what to say...
I am very excited about doing this project and am
working with two other scouts from my area. Thanks from Alexis!
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Q: (Initially posted on May 13, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALLIE R. IN KY
What does a clinical psychologist do? What kind of classes do you need to take to be a clinical psychologist?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 12, 2003) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
On television shows, such as ER and CSI, do they use
[real] doctors/forensic scientists [as consultants] to make sure
everyone is doing and saying what the real thing would
be?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE RUTH X. IN CA
If clouds are white and rain is clear then how come rain clouds are dark gray
or black?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030519q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 16, 2003) FROM MENTEE KUNJAL P. IN NY
Does having a "bad morning" set a mind set (scientifically) in your brain that triggers something that says "BAD DAY approaching"? Can this mind set seriously affect one's extracurriculars, education and anything else that one does that day? If yes... how so?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030519q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 15, 2003) FROM MENTEE DEIRDRE P. IN NY
How do scientists try to cure or treat diseases that involve neurons, such as
Parkinsons disease and epilepsy?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030519q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 16, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reminder that applications for the Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
Scholarship program for High school and college students must be post
marked by JUNE 2, 2003. Visit website at http://shpe.org/ for more
information and scholarship application.

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 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 Daily Digest Archive section.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reminder that applications for the Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
Scholarship program for High school and college students must be post
marked by JUNE 2, 2003. Visit website at http://shpe.org/ for more
information and scholarship application.

GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Reminder that applications for the Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE)
Scholarship program for High school and college students must be post
marked by JUNE 2, 2003. Visit website at http://shpe.org/ for more
information and scholarship application.

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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you explain what an electrical engineer does? Give one example of something an electrical engineer might create. Bonus points: Name at least one electrical engineer who is a GEM-SET mentor and state where she is employed.
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 9, 2003) FROM MENTEE RUTH X. IN CA
If clouds are white and rain is clear then how come rain clouds are dark gray
or black?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M . IN NM
What type of training would I have to receive to become a successful,
knowledgeable forensic scientist?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARISSA S. IN NJ
I was wondering what professional engineering associations are out there and
which are valuable to female engineers?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030509q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELSEY A. IN NJ
What are some of the higher education institutions that GEM-SET mentors attended? [What were the main reasons that you chose the college? Do you have any tips for narrowing the field?]
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030509q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O.B. IN MAUI, HI
Do you know of any colleges were there are inline Hockey woman teams?If you do please let me know......thanks.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030509q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE STACEY B. IN NJ
Do you agree with the idea that most females prefer
engineering for service or social issues? Are the
majority of female engineers in the medical area?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030509q4.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 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 in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you explain what an electrical engineer does? Give one example of something an electrical engineer might create. Bonus points: Name at least one electrical engineer who is a GEM-SET mentor and state where she is employed.
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE KARISSA S. IN NJ
I was wondering what professional engineering associations are out there and
which are valuable to female engineers?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE KELSEY A. IN NJ
What are some of the higher education institutions that GEM-SET mentors attended? [What were the main reasons that you chose the college? Do you have any tips for narrowing the field?]
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Q: (Initially posted on May 8, 2003) FROM MENTEE MELISANGE O.B. IN MAUI, HI
Do you know of any colleges were there are inline Hockey woman teams?If you do please let me know......thanks.
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M . IN NM
What type of training would I have to receive to become a successful,
knowledgeable forensic scientist?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE GRETA H. IN MN
I am considering going into the national guard or army reserves. I plan on going into the nursing field next year after I graduate. I was just wondering if any one has experiences they would like to share or input into which branch might be better?Thank You.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030508q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALICIA T. IN CA
What type of community service or internships would look good on a college application or would help to expand my view in the medical field, especially at hospitals? I have looked into being a candy striper, but it doesn't exactly fit what I want to do with my time. I would like to do something that shows what it takes to be a doctor and what they really do in everyday situations.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030508q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
For my geography test, I was required to memorize the three South Poles; the
geographic, magnetic and geomagnetic. I wasn't given much information about
the distinctions of each but want to know a lot more. Can you tell me
internet resources so I can research more? By the way, I really appreciate all the
mentor answers and feedback. What great answers about group work - it was
full of insight, encouragement, and guidance. Thank you everybody!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030508q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHANNON L. IN NJ
Hi, My question is who do you think is the most important female engineer?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030508q4.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 7, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you explain what an electrical engineer does? Give one example of something an electrical engineer might create. Bonus points: Name at least one electrical engineer who is a GEM-SET mentor and state where she is employed.
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE GRETA H. IN MN
I am considering going into the national guard or army reserves. I plan on going into the nursing field next year after I graduate. I was just wondering if any one has experiences they would like to share or input into which branch might be better?Thank You
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Q: (Initially posted on May 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALICIA T. IN CA
What type of community service or internships would look good on a college application or would help to expand my view in the medical field, especially at hospitals? I have looked into being a candy striper, but it doesn't exactly fit what I want to do with my time. I would like to do something that shows what it takes to be a doctor and what they really do in everyday situations.
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Q: (Initially posted on May 6, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
For my geography test, I was required to memorize the three South Poles; the
geographic, magnetic and geomagnetic. I wasn't given much information about
the distinctions of each but want to know a lot more. Can you tell me
internet resources so I can research more? By the way, I really appreciate all the
mentor answers and feedback. What great answers about group work - it was
full of insight, encouragement, and guidance. Thank you everybody!
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M . IN NM
What type of training would I have to receive to become a successful,
knowledgeable forensic scientist?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What kind of math courses should I take in high school in order to be closer to my major of toxicology in college?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030506q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHANNON L. IN NJ
Hi, My question is who do you think is the most important female engineer?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030506q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE STACEY B. IN NJ
Do you agree with the idea that most females prefer
engineering for service or social issues? Are the
majority of female engineers in the medical area?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030506q3.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 5, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site http://www.gem-set.org in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you explain what an electrical engineer does? Give one example of something an electrical engineer might create. Bonus points: Name at least one electrical engineer who is a GEM-SET mentor and state where she is employed.
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE SHANNON L. IN NJ
Hi, My question is who do you think is the most important female engineer?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEX M . IN NM
What type of training would I have to receive to become a successful,
knowledgeable forensic scientist?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 5, 2003) FROM MENTEE TINISHA IN NJ
What kind of math courses should I take in high school in order to be closer to my major of toxicology in college?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on May 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
I am a student who has lots of curiosity, energy, and endurance, so if I focus on something, I do it until I see a satisfying end. The problem is, I don't know what to do with this "fuel" that is in store. I want to focus on one field and become the best at it, but I don't know which one. I am both interested in science (bio, genetics, archeology/paleontology) and in theater/visual art. Right now, I do visual art and theater to release my stress that I get from other classes at school. I know I have to pick a field that I will enjoy, but I am afraid that it won't help me much financially. What should I do?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030505q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMANDA M. IN NY
What are some of the SET careers that have the highest female employment rate? Do you think this rate will go up any higher?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030505q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on May 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. IN CA
Even if science, engineering, or technology is not what I plan to do in my
future, but I take those classes in high school, should I continue to take them in
college?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030505q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posed on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELIZABETH A. IN C0
Would I have to take Physics for the Bio Tech field that I have chosen to be my career choice?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030505q4.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
Science, tech and engineering careers seem to need team working type people. In school we do all kinds of "group work" and it is usually a big pain.
Group work is a pain because everyone is given the same grade for the final
project and teachers do not care if people in the group did their share (or
did it well) or not. All it takes is one person to mess it up. I don't
want my grade to suffer because someone else doesn't want to work.
Sometimes I get tired of doing other peoples work in group projects and am
not happy when I see them get a grade that I earned. I noticed that
teachers usually try to mix hard working students with not motivated people
and also "smart" people with people who struggle. I think that I get put
into the position to be the teacher so the teacher doesn't have to teach. I
actually like to teach, but I don't like doing the teachers work and I don't
like trying to earn the grade for more than myself because I have to
compensate for others or pay the price for their unwillingness to their
part. I also love to be in groups with people who are motivated and want to
contribute and try to contribute even if what they give is less than someone
else, but I am tired of being in unbalanced groups. I think that it should
be illegal for teachers to make kids do teacher work. Has anyone else
noticed that teachers get their own salaries and their own promotions and
their own jobs and their own evaluations and stuff like that without paying
the price for other teachers good or bad work? They don't suffer the
consequences of other teachers not doing their job. I don't think that a
teachers evaluation report card has "grades" that are based on other peoples
work. Okay, there is a question in all this. Maybe two. Maybe more! If
team work is so important in SET stuff, when you have a project to do with
other people, does everyone really do what they are supposed to do? Do
people try to take credit for your ideas or your work? Do people not do what
they are supposed to but then try to say that they did do their work? Well,
I guess I want to know that this school group work will actually stop being
such a problem and if it will, when? In college? Later? Am I the only one
who thinks group work in school is usually a stinky deal? Or that group work
doesn't build character but gets everyone crabby with each other and can
just end up giving you a bad grade you didn't earn?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030505q5.htm
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR MAY 1, 2003
DIRECTIONS:
All participants are invited to send in questions and answers to the Daily Digest.
To send a question or answer to GEM-SET mail to GEM-SET@uic.edu. Please
send in your name and state of residence at the bottom of all e-mail correspondence.
All GEM-SET Daily Digest ANSWERS are listed chronologically at the GEM-SET web
site http://www.gem-set.org in the Daily Digest Archive section.
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK FOR STUDENTS:
Q: Can you name at least five GEM-SET mentors who majored or minored in computer science?
A: To see a listing of all the GEM-SET volunteer mentors who are computer scientists, click on the link below.
GEM-SET Computer Scientists: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/computerscientists.htm
To see the name of all the students who got the answer correct before the deadline go to:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/scholars.htm . Congratulations to GEM-SCHOLAR Mia M. from California who won the drawing for the GEM-SET Back Pack!
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on May 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
I am a student who has lots of curiosity, energy, and endurance, so if I focus on something, I do it until I see a satisfying end. The problem is, I don't know what to do with this "fuel" that is in store. I want to focus on one field and become the best at it, but I don't know which one. I am both interested in science (bio, genetics, archeology/paleontology) and in theater/visual art. Right now, I do visual art and theater to release my stress that I get from other classes at school. I know I have to pick a field that I will enjoy, but I am afraid that it won't help me much financially. What should I do?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE AMANDA M. IN NY
What are some of the SET careers that have the highest female employment rate? Do you think this rate will go up any higher?
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Q: (Initially posted on May 1, 2003) FROM MENTEE ZENOBIA B. IN CA
Even if science, engineering, or technology is not what I plan to do in my
future, but I take those classes in high school, should I continue to take them in
college?
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Q: (Initially posed on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ELIZABETH A. IN C0
Would I have to take Physics for the Bio Tech field that I have chosen to be my career choice?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED AT THE GEM-SET WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ROBIN B. IN CA
What SET fields are involved in music and the music industry (like in
making the computers/machines that record and edit music or distributing
music, or in designing instruments, etc)?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030501q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE STACEY B. IN NJ
Do you agree with the idea that most females prefer
engineering for service or social issues? Are the
majority of female engineers in the medical area?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030501q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on April 30, 2003) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
Science, tech and engineering careers seem to need team working type people.
In school we do all kinds of "group work" and it is usually a big pain.
Group work is a pain because everyone is given the same grade for the final
project and teachers do not care if people in the group did their share (or
did it well) or not. All it takes is one person to mess it up. I don't
want my grade to suffer because someone else doesn't want to work.
Sometimes I get tired of doing other peoples work in group projects and am
not happy when I see them get a grade that I earned. I noticed that
teachers usually try to mix hard working students with not motivated people
and also "smart" people with people who struggle. I think that I get put
into the position to be the teacher so the teacher doesn't have to teach. I
actually like to teach, but I don't like doing the teachers work and I don't
like trying to earn the grade for more than myself because I have to
compensate for others or pay the price for their unwillingness to their
part. I also love to be in groups with people who are motivated and want to
contribute and try to contribute even if what they give is less than someone
else, but I am tired of being in unbalanced groups. I think that it should
be illegal for teachers to make kids do teacher work. Has anyone else
noticed that teachers get their own salaries and their own promotions and
their own jobs and their own evaluations and stuff like that without paying
the price for other teachers good or bad work? They don't suffer the
consequences of other teachers not doing their job. I don't think that a
teachers evaluation report card has "grades" that are based on other peoples
work. Okay, there is a question in all this. Maybe two. Maybe more! If
team work is so important in SET stuff, when you have a project to do with
other people, does everyone really do what they are supposed to do? Do
people try to take credit for your ideas or your work? Do people not do what
they are supposed to but then try to say that they did do their work? Well,
I guess I want to know that this school group work will actually stop being
such a problem and if it will, when? In college? Later? Am I the only one
who thinks group work in school is usually a stinky deal? Or that group work
doesn't build character but gets everyone crabby with each other and can
just end up giving you a bad grade you didn't earn?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030501q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on April 28, 2003) FROM MENTEE JULIE K. IN CO
I am very interested in marine biology and I would like to find out more
about it. The following are some questions that I have about this particular
career: How many years should I expect to attend college if I want to become
a marine biologist? Are there a variety of jobs to choose from when pursuing
a career in marine biology and if so, what might those jobs be? What is the
pay like for a marine biologist? If I was to pursue a career in marine
biology, can I expect it to be a promising job? What kind of classes should I take and how challenging would they be? Lastly, are there any good colleges
that you know of in Hawaii that would have classes for marine biology?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive030501q4.htm

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