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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 28, 2004
********************
Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu and include
your NAME and STATE with each submission.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
******************
GEM-SET Online survey now available! My name is Lori Kane,
one of the
GEM-SET mentors since 2002. I am evaluating the GEM-SET program
for a Harvard
Graduate School of Education course that I am enrolled in,
and
I need input from ALL MENTORS AND STUDENT GEM-SET MEMBERS!
Click here to take a quick,online survey: https://dceweb.harvard.edu/prod/gemment.taf
One mentor and one student chosen at random will win a $20
gift
certificate to Amazon.com for participating! The surveys are
completely
anonymous. If you are interested in winning the $20 gift certificate,
I
will need your e-mail address, however your e-mail address
will not be
stored with your survey results, so you can feel safe that
your responses
are completely anonymous. I will ONLY use your e-mail to send
you the
Amazon gift certificate if you do win. All e-mails will be
deleted
immediately after prizes are awarded. The survey will be posted
until NOVEMBER 8th.
Prizes will be awarded on this date and announced on the GEM-SET
digest.
Thank you for participating in this important research project.
********************
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
ATTENTION GEM-SET MENTORS AND PARTNERS, please nominate a
GEM-SET student for the 2005 Girls Going Places Scholarship
Program. This is a national competition that recognizes and
rewards entrepreneurial girls between the ages of 12 and 18.
To learn more about how to nominate a student, please go directly
to http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com
********************
NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: Initially posted October 28, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER CLAIRE
W. IN MN
Hi,
I'm a senior in high school trying to decide where I should
go to
college. Many people have given me the pitch about a liberal
arts
education being invaluable, but I wonder how will it benefit
me as an
engineer? My college dilemma is between three schools: Smith
College,
Carnegie Mellon University, and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
Obviously, CMU has an excellent reputation in engineering,
and RHIT is
top ranked among schools not offering PhD's. Smith has a new
engineering
program, and I really like the school, but question if I will
be able to
get a good job in engineering after graduating.
So, if you or someone you know went to a liberal arts school
and ended
up in engineering, I would be interested to hear your take
on the
situation. Thanks.
********************
Q: Initially posted October 28, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER ARIELLE
IN NJ
I know you need to have a good knowledge of Science and Math
but what else makes up Engineering?
********************
Q: Initially posted October 28, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER ISRRA
A. IN PA
I'm currently a senior and I am working on my applications...
Is it true that you have a better chance of getting in to
a college if you go for an undecided major and if so would
you recommend it?
Another concern is I want to be an optometrist but I have
to go to college in Pittsburgh (either Duquense or Pittsburgh
University) because I can't live without my family. But I
hear that they don't offer optometry and Pittsburgh University
only offers Ophthalmology. How many years would I have to
study, and can I stay in Pittsburgh to complete my education?
Can anyone help enlighten me on the whole PreMed process?
********************
Q: Initially posted October 28, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER SALLY
K. IN CA
I needed some help in my science project. My group and I are
trying to look for a project that is challenging and teaches
something about math or science. However, all our ideas have
been already taken, and I was wondering what is a project
we could do that is not too common and fun to make?
********************
Q: Initially posted October 26, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER JUNGMIN
AMY P. IN CA
I want to major in Physics, and I'm not sure what kind of
jobs
are related to this major. [Could the mentors give examples
of careers for Physics Majors?]
Which university in California is good for this major? What
classes do I
have to take?
[One more question, ] Does dentistry fall into the category
of science?
********************
Q: For GEM-SET Technology Mentors initially posted 10/22/04
FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESS N. IN NJ
My phone was recently run over by a car. I took it to a Verizon
store to get a new one and get numbers downloaded into the
new one from
the damaged one, but only 4 numbers were transferred over.
I don't understand how
only some numbers can get transferred over, but not all of
them,
I just feel like it is one of those things that should be
all or
nothing. Can you explain this to me?
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
EMILY M. IN NJ
I'm currently the vice president for my chapter of the Technology
Student Association (TSA).[See
http://www.tsawww.org for more information.] I have a
project for TSA called prepared presentation. They gave us
a topic of "legacy leaders." Since its such a big
topic it is hard to narrow it down so if you could give me
a direction I can go that would be great. Thanks.
********************
Q&A
********************
Q: For GEM-SET Engineering Mentors initially posted 10/22/04
FROM STUDENT MEMBERS STEPHANIE D., DANA C., ALYSSA C. and
LAURA B. in NJ
Hello GEM-SET,
In our Woman in Engineering class we have to build a small
tower out of Balsa or Basswood. The objective is to design
and build the lightest tower capable of supporting the largest
load over a given opening using a given material (Basswood).
Can you please inform me of a design that my team could use
that would be the best for this assignment.
Other requirements:
Minimum height of structure is 180 mm
Maximum height of structure is 200 mm
Maximum size of footprint can be 100 square mm
The minimum size of the footprint can be 25 square mm
The must be a clear path up the center of the structure for
the testing device
We receive:
6 1/8 X 1/8 X 3 pieces of Balsa r basswood for the structure
With our research on-line we have found that using triangles
are the best design- is this true? If so how do we start to
build those triangles with these materials?
Thank you for your time. We appreciate any answers we receive.
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041028q2.htm
********************
October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041028q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 26, 2004
********************
Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu and include your NAME and STATE with each
submission.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
******************
GEM-SET Online survey now available! My name is Lori Kane,
one of the
GEM-SET mentors since 2002. I am evaluating the GEM-SET program
for a Harvard
Graduate School of Education course that I am enrolled in,
and
I need input from ALL MENTORS AND STUDENT GEM-SET MEMBERS!
Click here to take a quick,online survey: https://dceweb.harvard.edu/prod/gemment.taf
One mentor and one student chosen at random will win a $20
gift
certificate to Amazon.com for participating! The surveys are
completely
anonymous. If you are interested in winning the $20 gift certificate,
I
will need your e-mail address, however your e-mail address
will not be
stored with your survey results, so you can feel safe that
your responses
are completely anonymous. I will ONLY use your e-mail to send
you the
Amazon gift certificate if you do win. All e-mails will be
deleted
immediately after prizes are awarded. The survey will be posted
until NOVEMBER 8th.
Prizes will be awarded on this date and announced on the GEM-SET
digest.
Thank you for participating in this important research project.
********************
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT:
ATTENTION GEM-SET MENTORS AND PARTNERS, please nominate a
GEM-SET student for the 2005 Girls Going Places Scholarship
Program. This is a national competition that recognizes and
rewards entrepreneurial girls between the ages of 12 and 18.
To learn more about how to nominate a student, please go directly
to http://www.girlsgoingplaces.com
********************
NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: Initially posted October 26, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER JUNGMIN
AMY P. IN CA
I want to major in Physics, and I'm not sure what kind of
jobs
are related to this major. [Could the mentors give examples
of careers for Physics Majors?]
Which university in California is good for this major? What
classes do I
have to take?
[One more question, ] Does dentistry fall into the category
of science?
********************
Q: Initially posted October 26, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBERS
ALYSSA C. and LAURA B. IN NJ
For a Women In Engineering class project I am to build a tower
with certain
requirements. Do you know of any websites or have any facts
of your own for
on structures for a first time engineer? We are using very
thin very light weight wood. In your opinion what would be
the best structure for my tower to hold the most weight?
********************
Q: For GEM-SET Technology Mentors initially posted 10/22/04
FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESS N. IN NJ
My phone was recently run over by a car. I took it to a Verizon
store to get a new one and get numbers downloaded into the
new one from
the damaged one, but only 4 numbers were transferred over.
I don't understand how
only some numbers can get transferred over, but not all of
them,
I just feel like it is one of those things that should be
all or nothing. Can you explain this to me?
********************
Q: For GEM-SET Engineering Mentors initially posted 10/22/04
FROM STUDENT MEMBERS STEPHANIE D., DANA C., ALYSSA C. and
LAURA B. in NJ
Hello GEM-SET,
In our Woman in Engineering class we have to build a small
tower out of Balsa or Basswood. The objective is to design
and build the lightest tower capable of supporting the largest
load over a given opening using a given material (Basswood).
Can you please inform me of a design that my team could use
that would be the best for this assignment.
Other requirements:
Minimum height of structure is 180 mm
Maximum height of structure is 200 mm
Maximum size of footprint can be 100 square mm
The minimum size of the footprint can be 25 square mm
The must be a clear path up the center of the structure for
the testing device
We receive:
6 1/8 X 1/8 X 3 pieces of Balsa r basswood for the structure
With our research on-line we have found that using triangles
are the best design- is this true? If so how do we start to
build those triangles with these materials?
Thank you for your time. We appreciate any answers we receive.
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
EMILY M. IN NJ
I'm currently the vice president for my chapter of TSA. I
have a project for TSA called prepared presentation. They
gave us a topic of "legacy leaders." Since its such
a big topic it is hard to narrow it down so if you could give
me a direction I can go that would be great. Thanks.
********************
Q&A
********************
October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041016q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 22, 2004
********************
Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu and include your NAME and STATE with each
submission.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
******************
GEM-SET Online survey now available! My name is Lori Kane,
one of the
GEM-SET mentors since 2002. I am evaluating the GEM-SET program
for a Harvard
Graduate School of Education course that I am enrolled in,
and
I need input from ALL MENTORS AND STUDENT GEM-SET MEMBERS!
Click here to take a quick,online survey:
https://dceweb.harvard.edu/prod/gemment.taf
One mentor and one student chosen at random will win a $20
gift
certificate to Amazon.com for participating! The surveys are
completely
anonymous. If you are interested in winning the $20 gift certificate,
I
will need your e-mail address, however your e-mail address
will not be
stored with your survey results, so you can feel safe that
your responses
are completely anonymous. I will ONLY use your e-mail to send
you the
Amazon gift certificate if you do win. All e-mails will be
deleted
immediately after prizes are awarded. The survey will be posted
until NOVEMBER 8th.
Prizes will be awarded on this date and announced on the GEM-SET
digest.
Thank you for participating in this important research project.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: For GEM-SET Technology Mentors initially posted 10/22/04
FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESS N. IN NJ
My phone was recently run over by a car. I took it to a Verizon
store to get a new one and get numbers downloaded into the
new one from
the damaged one, but only 4 numbers were transferred over.
I don't understand how
only some numbers can get transferred over, but not all of
them,
I just feel like it is one of those things that should be
all or
nothing. Can you explain this to me?
********************
Q: For GEM-SET Engineering Mentors initially posted 10/22/04
FROM STUDENT MEMBERS STEPHANIE D. and DANA C. in NJ
Hello GEM-SET,
In our Woman in Engineering class we have to build a small
tower out of Balsa or Basswood. The objective is to design
and build the lightest tower capable of supporting the largest
load over a given opening using a given material (Basswood).
Can you please inform me of a design that my team could use
that would be the best for this assignment.
Other requirements:
Minimum height of structure is 180 mm
Maximum height of structure is 200 mm
Maximum size of footprint can be 100 square mm
The minimum size of the footprint can be 25 square mm
The must be a clear path up the center of the structure for
the testing device
We receive:
6 1/8 X 1/8 X 3 pieces of Balsa r basswood for the structure
With our research on-line we have found that using triangles
are the best design- is this true? If so how do we start to
build those triangles with these materials?
Thank you for your time. We appreciate any answers we receive.
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 22, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
EMILY M. IN NJ
I'm currently the vice president for my chapter of TSA. I
have a project for TSA called prepared presentation. They
gave us a topic of "legacy leaders." Since its such
a big topic it is hard to narrow it down so if you could give
me a direction I can go that would be great. Thanks.
********************
Q&A:
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 20, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JANIS L. IN IL
If a child were born to a mother who went tanning a lot and
it altered her DNA from all the UV rays that her skin soaked
in, would the kid possibly develop cancer or something? Is
that even possible?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041022q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 20, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JANIS L. IN IL
Do colleges look down upon dropping a course?
also.....
Would any mentors like to share their experiences with the
following colleges?
Northwestern
University of Illinois - Chicago
University of Illinois - Urbana
University of Michigan
Purdue
Rose Hulman
Stanford
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041022q2.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JESSICA K. IN NJ
My dream is to become a biologist, and I was wondering about
the kind of jobs
biologists have. I would like to know what kind of work goes
on inside the lab
and if there are any special traits or interest I have to
have in order to
become a biologist.
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041022q3.htm
********************
Q: Initially posted October 16, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
For my high school Women In Math and Science Club, I was wondering
what would be some good ideas to keep the club going? Currently
the meetings are boring, and all we do is talk about the events
that we would do. The club is only 3 years old and is progressing,
but we still need a lot of improvements. If anyone could share
some good ideas to make the club more fun, that would be awesome!
I have asked the members what to do, but I know many of them
are bored out of their minds. Any ideas?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041022q4.htm
********************
Q: Initially posted October 16, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER TRACY
N. IN TX
I want to be an orthodontist, but can I be a chemical engineer
first?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041022q5.htm
********************
October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041016q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 20, 2004
Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu and include
your NAME and STATE with each submission.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
******************
GEM-SET Online survey now available! My name is Lori Kane,
one of the
GEM-SET mentors since 2002. I am evaluating the GEM-SET program
for a Harvard
Graduate School of Education course that I am enrolled in,
and
I need input from ALL MENTORS AND STUDENT GEM-SET MEMBERS!
Click here to take a quick,online survey: https://dceweb.harvard.edu/prod/gemment.taf
One mentor and one student chosen at random will win a $20
gift
certificate to Amazon.com for participating! The surveys are
completely
anonymous. If you are interested in winning the $20 gift certificate,
I
will need your e-mail address, however your e-mail address
will not be
stored with your survey results, so you can feel safe that
your responses
are completely anonymous. I will ONLY use your e-mail to send
you the
Amazon gift certificate if you do win. All e-mails will be
deleted
immediately after prizes are awarded. The survey will be posted
until NOVEMBER 8th.
Prizes will be awarded on this date and announced on the GEM-SET
digest.
Thank you for participating in this important research project.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 20, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JANIS L. IN IL
If a child were born to a mother who went tanning a lot and
it altered her DNA from all the UV rays that her skin soaked
in, would the kid possibly develop cancer or something? Is
that even possible?
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 20, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JANIS L. IN IL
Do colleges look down upon dropping a course?
also.....
Would any mentors like to share their experiences with the
following colleges?
Northwestern
University of Illinois - Chicago
University of Illinois - Urbana
University of Michigan
Purdue
Rose Hulman
Stanford
********************
Q: (Initially posted October 16, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JESSICA K. IN NJ
My dream is to become a biologist, and I was wondering about
the kind of jobs
biologists have. I would like to know what kind of work goes
on inside the lab
and if there are any special traits or interest I have to
have in order to
become a biologist.
********************
Q&A:
********************
Q: Initially posted October 16, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
For my high school Women In Math and Science Club, I was wondering
what would be some good ideas to keep the club going? Currently
the meetings are boring, and all we do is talk about the events
that we would do. The club is only 3 years old and is progressing,
but we still need a lot of improvements. If anyone could share
some good ideas to make the club more fun, that would be awesome!
I have asked the members what to do, but I know many of them
are bored out of their minds. Any ideas?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041020q1.htm
********************
Q: Initially posted October 16, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER TRACY
N. IN TX
I want to be an orthodontist, but can I be a chemical engineer
first?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041020q2.htm
********************
October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041016q1.htm
********************
END
********************
GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 16, 2004
Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu and include
your NAME and STATE with each submission.
********************
ANNOUNCEMENTS
******************
GEM-SET Online survey now available! My name is Lori Kane,
one of the
GEM-SET mentors since 2002. I am evaluating the GEM-SET program
for a Harvard
Graduate School of Education course that I am enrolled in,
and
I need input from ALL MENTORS AND STUDENT GEM-SET MEMBERS!
Click here to take a quick,online survey: https://dceweb.harvard.edu/prod/gemment.taf
One mentor and one student chosen at random will win a $20
gift
certificate to Amazon.com for participating! The surveys are
completely
anonymous. If you are interested in winning the $20 gift certificate,
I
will need your e-mail address, however your e-mail address
will not be
stored with your survey results, so you can feel safe that
your responses
are completely anonymous. I will ONLY use your e-mail to send
you the
Amazon gift certificate if you do win. All e-mails will be
deleted
immediately after prizes are awarded. The survey will be posted
until NOVEMBER 8th.
Prizes will be awarded on this date and announced on the GEM-SET
digest.
Thank you for participating in this important research project.
********************
NEW QUESTIONS FOR MENTORS
********************
Q: Initially posted October 16, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER JANIS
L. IN IL
For my high school Women In Math and Science Club, I was wondering
what would be some good ideas to keep the club going? Currently
the meetings are boring, and all we do is talk about the events
that we would do. The club is only 3 years old and is progressing,
but we still need a lot of improvements. If anyone could share
some good ideas to make the club more fun, that would be awesome!
I have asked the members what to do, but I know many of them
are bored out of their minds. Any ideas?
********************
Q: Initially posted October 16, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER TRACY
N. IN TX
I want to be an orthodontist, but can I be a chemical engineer
first?
********************
Q: Initially posted October 16, 2004 FROM STUDENT MEMBER JESSICA
K. IN NJ
My dream is to become a biologist, and I was wondering about
the kind of jobs
biologists have. I would like to know what kind of work goes
on inside the lab
and if there are any special traits or interest I have to
have in order to
become a biologist.
********************
Q&A:
********************
October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041016q1.htm
********************
END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 14, 2004
Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
******************
Congratulations to the GEM-SET Gems. The GEM-SET Gems are
the most active members in the virtual community based on
activity in their region from August 2003 through September
2004. The following members are eligible to receive a GEM-SET
prize of either a t-shirt or a published Archive of the GEM-SET
Digest as a thank you for your continued support of the GEM-SET
program. T-shirts are navy blue with the GEM-SET logo and
come in S,M,L, XL. A sample Archive may be viewed on-line
at the GEM-SET home page http://www.gem-set.org.
Please e-mail your prize preference and where you would like
it mailed to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Alexis K. in VA, Barb K. in CO, Brenda
W. in CO, Carol T. in IL Charlene C. in SC, Chi H. in
MO, Connie P. in NY, Corinne C. in CA, Deborah G. in DE, Diana
D. in CA, Elizabeth A. in CO, Francisca L. in CA, Ivy H. in
WA, Jacquelyn J. in MA, Jae Y. in CA, Jane L. in IL, Janis
L. in IL, Jennifer K. in NJ, Joan L. in RI, Jo Ellen
H. in MO, Josie K. in GA, JungMin P. in CA, Kathryn
T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kristin T. in IL, Leslie W. in CA,
Lori K. in MA, Molly W. in MI, Sana R. in VA, Sheila E. in
PA, Suzan S. in IL, Sylvia P. in CA
We hope you all continue for another year in our GEM-SET
virtual community.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED....
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Use your engineering skills to create a toy with the HASBRO
TOY CHALLENGE. Go to http://www.toychallenge.com/
to learn how to form a team and join in this national
competition.
********************
Are you interested in Women's Health Research? GEM-SET members
(both students and mentors) are invited to join the Society
for Women's Health Research Excellence in Women's Health Research
Journalism Awards to be held November 4, 2004, 6:30pm at the
Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, IL. To reserve
a spot, please e-mail your name and mailing address to
GEM-SET@ uic.edu. This event is free, but you must RSVP
to attend.
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Q&A:
********************
October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041014q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 11, 2004
Girls' Electronic Mentoring in Science, Engineering, and Technology
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Congratulations to the GEM-SET Gems. The GEM-SET Gems are
the most active members in the virtual community based on
activity in their region from August 2003 through September
2004. The following members are eligible to receive a GEM-SET
prize of either a t-shirt or a published Archive of the GEM-SET
Digest as a thank you for your continued support of the GEM-SET
program. T-shirts are navy blue with the GEM-SET logo and
come in S,M,L, XL. A sample Archive may be viewed on-line
at the GEM-SET home page http://www.gem-set.org.
Please e-mail your prize preference and where you would like
it mailed to GEM-SET@uic.edu.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Alexis K. in VA, Barb K. in CO, Brenda
W. in CO, Carol T. in IL Charlene C. in SC, Chi H. in
MO, Connie P. in NY, Corinne C. in CA, Deborah G. in DE, Diana
D. in CA, Elizabeth A. in CO, Francisca L. in CA, Ivy H. in
WA, Jacquelyn J. in MA, Jae Y. in CA, Jane L. in IL, Janis
L. in IL, Jennifer K. in NJ, Joan L. in RI, Jo Ellen
H. in MO, Josie K. in GA, JungMin P. in CA, Kathryn
T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Kristin T. in IL, Leslie W. in CA,
Lori K. in MA, Molly W. in MI, Sana R. in VA, Sheila E. in
PA, Suzan S. in IL, Sylvia P. in CA
We hope you all continue for another year in our GEM-SET
virtual community.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED....
Welcome to new GEM-SET student members from High Point Regional
High School in Sussex, NJ. These students are part of the
first high school WOMEN IN ENGINEERING program in the U.S.
GEM-SET mentors welcome your questions and comments. Please
send all correspondence to GEM-SET@uic.edu
for posting on the Digest.
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Q&A:
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October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041009q1.htm
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 9, 2004
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Welcome to new GEM-SET student members from High Point Regional
High School in Sussex, NJ. These students are part of the
first high school WOMEN IN ENGINEERING program in the U.S.
GEM-SET mentors welcome your questions and comments. Please
send all correspondence to GEM-SET@uic.edu
for posting on the Digest.
*******************
Q&A:
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October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041009q1.htm
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 7, 2004
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Perspectives Charter School in Chicago is looking for professionals
in science, engineering,
math and technology to share their knowledge with students.
You will have the opportunity
to share your experience and your insight with students, grades
6-12 through engaging and
unique activities. The mentor commitment is once a month for
two hours on designated
Thursday afternoons from 3:45pm-5:45pm. Come learn more about
Sci-Tech Explorers at a
fun, brown bag lunch meeting at Perspectives on Thursday,
October 21st from
12:00-1:15pm. For more information contact Amy Gudgeon at
312-604-2128
(agudgeon@perspectivescs.org)
or Angela Pickett at 312-493-3001 (cangela@us.ibm.com)
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Q&A:
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October question-of-the-month for ALL STUDENTS AND ALL MENTORS:
Are you interested in the stances of George W. Bush and John
F. Kerry on topics such as stem cell research, climate change,
renewable energy and other science topics? See the candidates'
responses to questions from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:
http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041007q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted October 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
HOLLY Y. IN CA
Hello Mentors! Thank you for replying to my last message!
I am slightly altering my science project idea. Instead of
comparing different muscle-soothing products, I am going to
improve the rate of penetration of one product. I am going
to insert DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) into the creme. DMSO penetrates
faster than water, and I have checked the ingredients of the
cremes and they do not contain DMSO. DMSO penetrates without
harming the tissues, and I have used this a lot in laboratory
research. Regarding actually doing the experiment, I will
be using meat. Since the muscles of animals are quite similar
to those of humans, I hope that this will work. I will mix
in DMSO and dye into the creme and apply it to the meat. I
will measure the rate of penetration for various depths in
the meat. (I will be taking cross sections of it.) I hope
this works! Please comment on my new idea and method. Thank
you!
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041007q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted September 20, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JOSIE K. IN GA
I am doing a science fair experiment on the correlation between
relative
humidity and elevation. Does anyone have any suggestions on
the statistical
analysis that I will have to make? I know I have to do standard
deviation
and chi-squared, however I am not sure where to go from there
( I have not
taken statistics yet) but I would be totally open to any suggestions.
Thanks
again in advance!!
A: This is a two-part dialogue.
For Part I click here:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive040923q1.htm
For Part II click here:http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041005q2.htm
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GEM-SET DIGEST FOR October 5, 2004
Please send all announcements, questions, and responses to
GEM-SET@uic.edu
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Perspectives Charter School in Chicago is looking for professionals
in science, engineering,
math and technology to share their knowledge with students.
You will have the opportunity
to share your experience and your insight with students, grades
6-12 through engaging and
unique activities. The mentor commitment is once a month for
two hours on designated
Thursday afternoons from 3:45pm-5:45pm. Come learn more about
Sci-Tech Explorers at a
fun, brown bag lunch meeting at Perspectives on Thursday,
October 21st from
12:00-1:15pm. For more information contact Amy Gudgeon at
312-604-2128
(agudgeon@perspectivescs.org)
or Angela Pickett at 312-493-3001 (cangela@us.ibm.com)
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Q&A:
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Q: (Initially posted September 30, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
YESEUL C. in IL
How is it possible that I can download such things as music,
games, and pictures on my cell phone without having to connect
with any wires? How exactly does this whole wireless
technology work?
A: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041005q1.htm
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RESPONSE (Initially posted October 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
JOSIE K. IN GA
This is in response to the questions that Ms. Harbert asked
me in her
response (Thank you again by the way).
1. the relative humidity is discrete (with many pieces of
data)
2. the elevation is discrete (also with many pieces of data)
3. I do not have any special statistical instruments, but
I do have
Microsoft Excel.
Response from Mentor Denise Harbert:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive041005q2.htm
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NEW QUESTION FOR MENTORS:
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Q: (Initially posted October 5, 2004) FROM STUDENT MEMBER
HOLLY Y. IN CA
Hello Mentors! Thank you for replying to my last message!
I am slightly altering my science project idea. Instead of
comparing different muscle-soothing products, I am going to
improve the rate of penetration of one product. I am going
to insert DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) into the creme. DMSO penetrates
faster than water, and I have checked the ingredients of the
cremes and they do not contain DMSO. DMSO penetrates without
harming the tissues, and I have used this a lot in laboratory
research. Regarding actually doing the experiment, I will
be using meat. Since the muscles of animals are quite similar
to those of humans, I hope that this will work. I will mix
in DMSO and dye into the creme and apply it to the meat. I
will measure the rate of penetration for various depths in
the meat. (I will be taking cross sections of it.) I hope
this works! Please comment on my new idea and method. Thank
you!
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September question of the month: Thank you to all the mentors
and students who sent in research ideas! They are Barb K.
in CO, Corinne in CA, Francisca L. in CA, Jae Y. in CA, Kristin
T. in IL, Lori K. in MA, Marty C. in RI, Sheila E. in PA,
Sylvia P. in CA. You will each receive a GEM-SET prize in
the mail. Thanks for participating!
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October question-of-the-month: Are you interested in the stances
of George W. Bush and John F. Kerry on topics such as stem
cell research, climate change, renewable energy and other
science topics? See the candidates' responses to questions
from SCIENCE MAGAZINE by clicking here:http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/rapidpdf/1104420.pdf
Who do you think has the best position on science issues?
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