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August Digest 2002
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 1, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK
What is the current population of the world? Bonus: Look at the
1900 vs. 2000 census figures for the town/village/city where you
live. How much has your local population changed in the last 100
years? What will the population be in your local area in 2100?
(Look for answers to be posted on Friday.)
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Q: FROM MENTEE SANA A. IN CT
I was wondering if jobs relating to a science career pay more than
jobs related to a math based career? Is this true? What jobs have
the highest demand? Will the same type of jobs have a great demand
about 10 or 20 years from now?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020801q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 7/31) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
[I'm trying to learn the difference between] a food chain and food
web. What factors limit the number of trophic levels in a food chain?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020801q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q:(Initially posted on 7/30) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH E. IN MA
How are stars formed?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/1) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
I have several questions about biomes: What are biomes and what
are the key biotic factors that determine them? What accounts for
the similarities in life forms throughout a biome? Can anyone list
and describe the various land biomes that are usually encountered
buy a traveler going to the arctic polar ice cap? Thanks!
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 2, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK
What is the current population of the world? Bonus: Look at the
1900 vs. 2000 census figures for the town/village/city where you
live. How much has your local population changed in the last 100
years? What will the population be in your local area in 2100?
ANSWER: The world's population is APPROXIMATELY 6.2 BILLION. GEM-SET
scholars this week are Wendy B. in MN, Maggie K. in CT, Alexis K.
in VA, Caroline H. in MA and Kathryn T. in VA. Everyone responded
that their local population is growing. Comparing 1900 to 2000,
some towns grew by only 10%, while others grew 400%! Prediction
for 2100 were all additional growth.
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Q: FROM MENTEE SANA A. IN CT
I was wondering if jobs relating to a science career pay more than
jobs related to a math based career? Is this true? What jobs have
the highest demand? Will the same type of jobs have a great demand
about 10 or 20 years from now?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020802q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q:(Initially posted on 7/30) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH E. IN MA
How are stars formed?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/1) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
I have several questions about biomes: What are biomes and what
are the key biotic factors that determine them? What accounts for
the similarities in life forms throughout a biome? Can anyone list
and describe the various land biomes that are usually encountered
buy a traveler going to the Arctic polar ice cap? Thanks!
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/2) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
Where does dust come from? Why is there more in some cities than
in others? Does understanding dust matter for science? All I can
think of is that it matters for allergy studies and research which
needs a dust free environment. I lived somewhere once where they
left equipment in a lot of the rooms that measured the lead in the
dust. Can you think of any other reasons studying dust matters?
Is a researcher called a dustologist? Seriously.
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 5, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK:
Have you seen anything in the news lately about forest fires? Which
state in the U.S. has had the most forest fires in 2002? Bonus Questions:
What causes more forest fires, lightning or people? Can fire play
a beneficial role in the forest ecosystem?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/1) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
I have several questions about biomes: What are biomes and what
are the key biotic factors that determine them? What accounts for
the similarities in life forms throughout a biome? Can anyone list
and describe the various land biomes that are usually encountered
buy a traveler going to the Arctic polar ice cap? Thanks!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020805q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q:(Initially posted on 7/30) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH E. IN MA
How are stars formed?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/2) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
Where does dust come from? Why is there more in some cities than
in others? Does understanding dust matter for science? All I can
think of is that it matters for allergy studies and research which
needs a dust free environment. I lived somewhere once where they
left equipment in a lot of the rooms that measured the lead in the
dust. Can you think of any other reasons studying dust matters?
Is a researcher called a dustologist? Seriously.
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
I was on a programming team for my FIRST robotics team, and I saw
how much work and how much time can be put into just making a light
blink on and off regularly. So, how long does it take for someone
experienced to program a computer, never used, to operate?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
Why aren't there miniature cats?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM YUNJI K. IN IL
When I was both on the road (East Coast) and back home at Chicago,
I noticed that some flies "bite." It may sound weird but
they had a shinny coat and it hurts after a couple of seconds after
they land (on people's skin). According to my dad, the "flies
were biting him." Can this be true? Are there really flies
that bite?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 6, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK:
Have you seen anything in the news lately about forest fires? Which
state in the U.S. has had the most forest fires in 2002? Bonus Questions:
What causes more forest fires, lightning or people? Can fire play
a beneficial role in the forest ecosystem?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
Why aren't there miniature cats?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020806q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
I was on a programming team for my FIRST robotics team, and I saw
how much work and how much time can be put into just to make a light
blink on and off regularly. So, how long does it take for someone
experienced to program a computer, never used, to operate?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020806q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 7/30) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH E. IN MA
How are stars formed?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/2) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
Where does dust come from? Why is there more in some cities than
in others? Does understanding dust matter for science? All I can
think of is that it matters for allergy studies and research which
needs a dust free environment. I lived somewhere once where they
left equipment in a lot of the rooms that measured the lead in the
dust. Can you think of any other reasons studying dust matters?
Is a researcher called a dustologist? Seriously.
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM YUNJI K. IN IL
When I was both on the road (East Coast) and back home at Chicago,
I noticed that some flies "bite." It may sound weird but
they had a shinny coat and it hurts after a couple of seconds after
they land (on people's skin). According to my dad, the "flies
were biting him." Can this be true? Are there really flies
that bite?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 7, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK
Have you seen anything in the news lately about forest fires? Which
state in the U.S. has had the most forest fires in 2002? Bonus Questions:
What causes more forest fires, lightning or people? Can fire play
a beneficial role in the forest ecosystem?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM YUNJI K. IN IL
When I was both on the road (East Coast) and back home at Chicago,
I noticed that some flies "bite." It may sound weird but
they had a shinny coat and it hurts after a couple of seconds after
they land (on people's skin). According to my dad, the "flies
were biting him." Can this be true? Are there really flies
that bite?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020807q1.htm
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Q:(Initially posted on 7/30) FROM MENTEE SAKINAH E. IN MA
How are stars formed?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020807q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/2) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
Where does dust come from? Why is there more in some cities than
in others? Does understanding dust matter for science? All I can
think of is that it matters for allergy studies and research which
needs a dust free environment. I lived somewhere once where they
left equipment in a lot of the rooms that measured the lead in the
dust. Can you think of any other reasons studying dust matters.
Is a researcher called a dustologist? Seriously.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020807q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
Why aren't there miniature cats?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020807q4.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/5) FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
I was on a programming team for my FIRST robotics team, and I saw
how much work and how much time can be put into just to make a light
blink on and off regularly. So, how long does it take for someone
experienced to program a computer, never used, to operate?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020807q5.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/7) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
How does the nature versus nurture controversy apply to behavior?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 8, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK
Have you seen anything in the news lately about forest fires? Which
state in the U.S. has had the most forest fires in 2002? Bonus Questions:
What causes more forest fires, lightning or people? Can fire play
a beneficial role in the forest ecosystem?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/7) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
How does the nature versus nurture controversy apply to behavior?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/8) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
I need help with distinguishing between the following types of learning:
imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and insight
learning. Can you help me understand the difference?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 9, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK'S GEM-SCHOLARS FOR SENDING IN THEIR
ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS BELOW. THE SCHOLARS OF THE WEEK ARE MAGGIE
K. IN CT, KELLY B. IN PA, CAROLINE H. IN MA, ERIN R. IN KY AND KATHRYN
T. IN MA.
Which state in the U.S. has had the most forest fires in 2002? CALIFORNIA
Bonus Questions: What causes more forest fires, lightning or people?
PEOPLE CAUSE APPROXIMATELY 80%-90% OF FOREST FIRES. ONLY 10% ARE
CAUSED BY
LIGHTNING. Can fire play a beneficial role in the forest ecosystem?
KATHRYN T. IN VA WRITES IN: I was surprised to learn that the ecosystem
can be helped by fire, but raging forest fires usually cause more
devastation than create anything good. A surface fire, on the other
hand, helps to burn litter which takes a long time to decay naturally
and by burning it releases necessary nutrients. Surface fire can
also help with germination of plants such as giant conifers. Prairies,
savannas, chaparral and jack forests depend upon fire for maintenance.
So, fire can have a positive affect on the ecosystem eliminating
bad insects that cause disease and increasing necessary plants.
However, large forest fires that lead to people losing their lives
and their homes can never be good!
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/8) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
I need help with distinguishing between the following types of learning:
imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and insight
learning. Can you help me understand the difference?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020809q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/7) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
How does the nature versus nurture controversy apply to behavior?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 12, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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Quiz-of-the-week prizes will be mailed in September! All student
mentees who send in correct answers are eligible to win. This week's
quiz question is: What is the Green Belt Movement and who founded
it?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/8) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
I need help with distinguishing between the following types of learning:
imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and insight
learning. Can you help me understand the difference?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020812q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/7) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
How does the nature versus nurture controversy apply to behavior?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020812q1.htm
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NEW QUESTION:
Q: (Initially posted on 8/12) FROM MODERATOR SARAH SHIRK IN IL
Did you do anything related to science, engineering, and technology
this summer?
If yes, what was it? Can you think of ways that science, engineering,
and technology made your summer vacation more fun? How?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 13, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: August is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET.
Learn more about conservation science careers at the GEM-SET career-of-the-month
page located at http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/careeroptions.htm
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Quiz-of-the-week prizes will be mailed in September! All student
mentees who send in correct answers are eligible to win. This week's
quiz question is: What is the Green Belt Movement and who founded
it?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/12) FROM MODERATOR SARAH SHIRK IN IL
Did you do anything related to science, engineering, and technology
this summer?
If yes, what was it? Can you think of ways that science, engineering,
and technology made your summer vacation more fun? How?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020813q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/13) FROM MENTEE KARIMA A. IN MA
How will I apply science in my everyday life in the 21st century,
as compared with the 20th century?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/13) FROM KEVA M. IN MA
How would you compare the salaries of minority women in technology
careers today with their salaries 5 or 10 years ago?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 14, 2002
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Quiz-of-the-week prizes will be mailed in September! All student
mentees who send in correct answers are eligible to win. This week's
quiz question is: What is the Green Belt Movement and who founded
it?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/12) FROM MODERATOR SARAH SHIRK IN IL
Did you do anything related to science, engineering, and technology
this summer? If yes, what was it? Can you think of ways that science,
engineering, and technology made your summer vacation more fun?
How?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020814q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/13) FROM KEVA M. IN MA
How would you compare the salaries of minority women in technology
careers today with their salaries 5 or 10 years ago?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020814q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/13) FROM MENTEE KARIMA A. IN MA
How will I apply science in my everyday life in the 21st century,
as compared with the 20th century?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/14) FROM MENTEE KELLY B. in PA
Where was the West Nile Virus first discovered and in what year?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 15, 2002
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Quiz-of-the-week prizes will be mailed in September! All student
mentees who send in correct answers are eligible to win. This week's
quiz question is: What is the Green Belt Movement and who founded
it?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/14) FROM MENTEE KELLY B. in PA
Where was the West Nile Virus first discovered and in what year?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020815q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/13) FROM MENTEE KARIMA A. IN MA
How will I apply science in my everyday life in the 21st century,
as compared with the 20th century?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 16, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK
Q: What is the Green Belt Movement and who founded it?
A: The Green Belt Movement is an Non-Governmental Organization
(NGO) based in Kenya. It was founded in 1977 by Wangari Maathai
(Ph.D), and was known then as Envirocare. The strategy involved
encouraging community members to plant trees in large areas of public
land so as to form green belts of trees. This strategy was embraced
by many, with a lot of excitement and enthusiasm, and it was not
long before the organization became synonymous with green belts.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS WEEK'S GEM-SCHOLARS: ALEXIS K. IN VA, CAROLINE
H. IN MA, KATHRYN T. IN VA, KELLY B. IN PA, MAGGIE K. IN CT, RUTH
O. IN NH, TEJA H. IN MA.
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/13) FROM MENTEE KARIMA A. IN MA
How will I apply science in my everyday life in the 21st century,
as compared with the 20th century?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020816q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/16) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN PA
Can anyone explain what is meant to be an animal's ecological niche?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/16) FROM MODERATOR SARAH S. IN IL
What classes are you looking forward to when school starts? What
is your favorite and least favorite and why?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 19, 2002
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QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION FOR MENTEES:
Have you ever observed a flood in a flood plain? If yes, when, where
and how much damage was caused by the flood? Also, in your opinion,
should developers be allowed to build in flood plains?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/16) FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN PA
Can anyone explain what is meant to be an animal's ecological niche?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020819q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/16) FROM MODERATOR SARAH S. IN IL
What classes are you looking forward to when school starts? What
is your favorite and least favorite and why?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020819q12.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. OF IL
I've heard some things about Stephen Wolfram's book A NEW KIND OF
SCIENCE. It
sounded very interesting. I've read a little bit on cellular automaton,
but it's not clear to me what exactly cellular automaton is. And
how does Wolfram explain science through the language of math? What
examples are there? Any good sites online that explains the concept
more briefly than the 1000 page book? What are some programs for
high school students in the Chicago area? or its West suburbs? I'm
looking for opportunities to participate in research/projects or
summer programs in university/lab or similar atmosphere.
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM MENTEE BRYNN S. IN KS
Hi, I was wondering if there were any jobs out there that related
genetics to nutrition, or had a combination of the two. Because
I am very interested in going into some form of genetics, but I
am also interested in nutrition and exercise. I'm at the point now
where I need to start figuring out a major and college, so if you
know of any that would be of great help! Thanks!
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 20, 2002
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QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION FOR MENTEES:
Have you ever observed a flood in a flood plain? If yes, when, where
and how much damage was caused by the flood? Also, in your opinion,
should developers be allowed to build in flood plains?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM ALEXIS K. in VA
As for my actual classes, because of the advice I got through GEMSET,
I went heavy on accelerated science and math (GT Geometry, GT Biology,
GT History, GT English and gym) and for my two electives chose French
and an engineering class. I am very concerned that I have too many
GT classes but the counselor said I could do it. What if I mess
up my GPA just as I start high school? This could be bad. But I
would rather do this and learn a lot than go easy. I just think
that colleges don't really give as much credit for pushing yourself
as they do for the GPA. I think they say they do, but I don't believe
it. At my school, you can get an A only if you score over 95. I
don't think anyone will understand that if I had a 94 I would have
gotten an A at most schools. The colleges will just see a B and
will make the wrong assumptions. Anyone out there disagree with
me when I say college admissions people won't understand that my
school is tight on A's? I honestly want to hear your view so please
write. As for looking forward to classes, I am very excited to hit
the books again. I like learning, especially when I get a good teacher.
I had a great summer for trying new things and am a little tired,
but I am ready to go back. I really want to get good at French because
I really enjoy it. English, not as much because I already know the
teachers are preferential and a little strange. Science should be
great, but math also depends who one lotteries for their teacher.
Many of my math teachers have not really taught me math, they just
point a lot and assign work. I want to be TAUGHT math. I hope I
get a real teacher like I had last year. History will be fine. And
Gym,well, bad, bad, bad. I could've taken journalism but the law
says I have to have gym. I will work out after school with a team
anyway. Well, no getting out of this. I am sure I will learn something.
One of my other concerns is that I will not have enough time to
keep working on my novel. This is not something the school assigns
so they won't care if I have enough time or not. But I care. Oh,
I meant to ask, do any of my mentors know where I can get my novel
published? Publishing is all news to me. (I have let a few friends
read my work and they love it. My novel even inspired them to start
their own and now we talk about our stuff with each other. I use
that as a way to know there is something interesting with my novel
so I think it could get published. Can anyone help me with this?)
So that's it about my opinions about classes (and school). I'd still
love feedback about the hard classes/GPA thing.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020820q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. OF IL
I've heard some things about Stephen Wolfram's book A NEW KIND OF
SCIENCE. It
sounded very interesting. I've read a little bit on cellular automaton,
but it's not clear to me what exactly cellular automaton is. And
how does Wolfram explain science through the language of math? What
examples are there? Any good sites online that explains the concept
more briefly than the 1000 page book? What are some programs for
high school students in the Chicago area? or its West suburbs? I'm
looking for opportunities to participate in research/projects or
summer programs in university/lab or similar atmosphere.
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM MENTEE BRYNN S. IN KS
Hi, I was wondering if there were any jobs out there that related
genetics to nutrition, or had a combination of the two. Because
I am very interested in going into some form of genetics, but I
am also interested in nutrition and exercise. I'm at the point now
where I need to start figuring out a major and college, so if you
know of any that would be of great help! Thanks!
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/20) FROM MENTEE REBECCA H. IN WI
What is the difference between a wildlife biologist and a wildlife
ecologist?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/20) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
How do you know where the edge of the bed is even when you are asleep?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 21, 2002
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QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION FOR MENTEES:
Have you ever observed a flood in a flood plain? If yes, when, where
and how much damage was caused by the flood? Also, in your opinion,
should developers be allowed to build in flood plains?
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. OF IL
I've heard some things about Stephen Wolfram's book A NEW KIND OF
SCIENCE. It sounded very interesting. I've read a little bit on
cellular automaton, but it's not clear to me what exactly cellular
automaton is. And how does Wolfram explain science through the language
of math? What examples are there? Any good sites online that explains
the concept more briefly than the 1000 page book?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020821q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM MENTEE BRYNN S. IN KS
Hi, I was wondering if there were any jobs out there that related
genetics to nutrition, or had a combination of the two. Because
I am very interested in going into some form of genetics, but I
am also interested in nutrition and exercise. I'm at the point now
where I need to start figuring out a major and college, so if you
know of any that would be of great help! Thanks!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020821q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/20) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN MO
How do you know where the edge of the bed is even when you are asleep?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020821q3.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM ALEXIS K. in VA
As for my actual classes, because of the advice I got through GEMSET,
I went heavy on accelerated science and math (GT Geometry, GT Biology,
GT History, GT English and gym) and for my two electives chose French
and an engineering class. I am very concerned that I have too many
GT classes but the counselor said I could do it. What if I mess
up my GPA just as I start high school? This could be bad. But I
would rather do this and learn a lot than go easy. I just think
that colleges don't really give as much credit for pushing yourself
as they do for the GPA. I think they say they do, but I don't believe
it. At my school, you can get an A only if you score over 95. I
don't think anyone will understand that if I had a 94 I would have
gotten an A at most schools. The colleges will just see a B and
will make the wrong assumptions. Anyone out there disagree with
me when I say college admissions people won't understand that my
school is tight on A's? I honestly want to hear your view so please
write. As for looking forward to classes, I am very excited to hit
the books again. I like learning, especially when I get a good teacher.
I had a great summer for trying new things and am a little tired,
but I am ready to go back. I really want to get good at French because
I really enjoy it. English, not as much because I already know the
teachers are preferential and a little strange. Science should be
great, but math also depends who one lotteries for their teacher.
Many of my math teachers have not really taught me math, they just
point a lot and assign work. I want to be TAUGHT math. I hope I
get a real teacher like I had last year. History will be fine. And
Gym,well, bad, bad, bad. I could've taken journalism but the law
says I have to have gym. I will work out after school with a team
anyway. Well, no getting out of this. I am sure I will learn something.
One of my other concerns is that I will not have enough time to
keep working on my novel. This is not something the school assigns
so they won't care if I have enough time or not. But I care. Oh,
I meant to ask, do any of my mentors know where I can get my novel
published? Publishing is all news to me. (I have let a few friends
read my work and they love it. My novel even inspired them to start
their own and now we talk about our stuff with each other. I use
that as a way to know there is something interesting with my novel
so I think it could get published. Can anyone help me with this?)
So that's it about my opinions about classes (and school). I'd still
love feedback about the hard classes/GPA thing.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020821q4.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS:
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/20) FROM MENTEE REBECCA H. IN WI
What is the difference between a wildlife biologist and a wildlife
ecologist?
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ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/21) Click here to learn more
about Siemens
Foundation Competition in Math Science & Technology:
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/default.html
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/21) From Laurie A. in CT. Hear
the astronomer Timothy Ferris in Madison, CT, at R. J. Julia Booksellers
Sat., Sept 21, 7 PM talk about his new book SEEING IN THE DARK.
The event is free, but seating is limited. For reservations and
information please call the store 203-245-3959 or visit R.J. Julia's
Web site at http://www.rjjulia.com
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 22, 2002
**********
QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION FOR MENTEES:
Have you ever observed a flood in a flood plain? If yes, when, where
and how much damage was caused by the flood? Also, in your opinion,
should developers be allowed to build in flood plains?
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/20) FROM MENTEE REBECCA H. IN WI
What is the difference between a wildlife biologist and a wildlife
ecologist?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020822q1.htm
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/19) FROM ALEXIS K. in VA
As for my actual classes, because of the advice I got through GEMSET,
I went heavy on accelerated science and math (GT Geometry, GT Biology,
GT History, GT English and gym) and for my two electives chose French
and an engineering class. I am very concerned that I have too many
GT classes but the counselor said I could do it. What if I mess
up my GPA just as I start high school? This could be bad. But I
would rather do this and learn a lot than go easy. I just think
that colleges don't really give as much credit for pushing yourself
as they do for the GPA. I think they say they do, but I don't believe
it. At my school, you can get an A only if you score over 95. I
don't think anyone will understand that if I had a 94 I would have
gotten an A at most schools. The colleges will just see a B and
will make the wrong assumptions. Anyone out there disagree with
me when I say college admissions people won't understand that my
school is tight on A's? I honestly want to hear your view so please
write. As for looking forward to classes, I am very excited to hit
the books again. I like learning, especially when I get a good teacher.
I had a great summer for trying new things and am a little tired,
but I am ready to go back. I really want to get good at French because
I really enjoy it. English, not as much because I already know the
teachers are preferential and a little strange. Science should be
great, but math also depends who one lotteries for their teacher.
Many of my math teachers have not really taught me math, they just
point a lot and assign work. I want to be TAUGHT math. I hope I
get a real teacher like I had last year. History will be fine. And
Gym,well, bad, bad, bad. I could've taken journalism but the law
says I have to have gym. I will work out after school with a team
anyway. Well, no getting out of this. I am sure I will learn something.
One of my other concerns is that I will not have enough time to
keep working on my novel. This is not something the school assigns
so they won't care if I have enough time or not. But I care. Oh,
I meant to ask, do any of my mentors know where I can get my novel
published? Publishing is all news to me. (I have let a few friends
read my work and they love it. My novel even inspired them to start
their own and now we talk about our stuff with each other. I use
that as a way to know there is something interesting with my novel
so I think it could get published. Can anyone help me with this?)
So that's it about my opinions about classes (and school). I'd still
love feedback about the hard classes/GPA thing.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020822q2.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/21) Click here to learn more
about Siemens
Foundation Competition in Math Science & Technology:
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/default.html
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/21) From Laurie A. in CT. Hear
the astronomer Timothy Ferris in Madison, CT, at R. J. Julia Booksellers
Sat., Sept 21, 7 PM talk about his new book SEEING IN THE DARK.
The event is free, but seating is limited. For reservations and
information please call the store 203-245-3959 or visit R.J. Julia's
Web site at http://www.rjjulia.com
***********
END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 23, 2002
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QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION:
Have you ever observed a flood in a flood plain? If yes, when, where
and how much damage was caused by the flood? Also, in your opinion,
should developers be allowed to build in flood plains?
ANSWERS WERE SUBMITTED BY GEM-SCHOLARS: ALEXIS K. IN VA, KATHRYN
T. IN VA, KELLY B. IN PA, LISA R. IN PA, MAGGIE K. IN CT, AND RUTH
O. IN NH. ALSO MENTOR CHANDRA INGLIS, AN ARCHAEOLOGIST IN WV TALKED
ABOUT FLOOD PLAINS HER STATE. TO READ ALL ANSWERS GO TO: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020823q1.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**********
CORRECTION: LISA R. IN PA SUBMITTED THE CORRECT ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK CHALLENGE. SHE WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT OFF THE GEM-SCHOLAR
LIST ON 8/16. THANKS LISA FOR LETTING US KNOW ABOUT THAT CORRECTION.
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/23)FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
What college is rated number one --the best-for students who want
to become doctors?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 26, 2002
**********
QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION:
Kilauea Volcano is currently erupting. (See: http://wwwhvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/
for recent photographs.) Approximately how long ago did Kilauea
volcano first emerge from the sea? (Thank you to Joan Lusk at Brown
University for sharing this web site with GEM-SET!)
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/23)FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
What college is rated number one --the best-for students who want
to become doctors?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020826q1.htm
***********
NEW QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/26) FROM MENTEE RASHELLE C. IN PA
My school is so small that we can only pick from the basic classes
you need to get into college. This year I am taking Geometry, and
Chemistry. When I am a Senior I will have a choice of AP Calculus
(advanced) or applied Calculus. I am thinking of doing AP Calculus.
For sciences I have AP Biology and physics I have to take between
my Junior and Senior year. Should I take AP Bio in 11th or in 12th?
Some of my classmates are taking it in 11th so that when they take
physics they will have a higher math background. Is that the way
to go, or are they just taking the easy way out? Also, for English
in my school I have the option of taking AP English or English 12.
I was thinking of trying AP English. I am planning on going to college
and am trying to base my decisions on that. I don't think my major
will be science, but science comes easier to me than others. Thanks.
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/26) FROM MENTEE CATE A. IN MN
This summer, I went to the NHSI (National High School Institute)
theatre program in the design/tech concentration. I had a fabulous
time! We did all sorts of SET kind of stuff, building sets, hanging
and programming lights, running the light and sound boards for the
shows, and we even made Comedia del Arte masks!! I know some of
you are interested in the arts as well as SET and theatre is a great
career that combines the two in many ways! If you have any questions
about my summer or theatre feel free to email me at: GEM-SET@uic.edu
**********
END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 27, 2002
**********
QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION:
Kilauea Volcano is currently erupting. (See: http://wwwhvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/
for recent photographs.) Approximately how long ago did Kilauea
volcano first emerge from the sea? Thank you to Joan Lusk at Brown
University for sharing this web site with
GEM-SET!)
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/26) FROM MENTEE RASHELLE C. IN PA
My school is so small that we can only pick from the basic classes
you need to get into college. This year I am taking Geometry, and
Chemistry. When I am a Senior I will have a choice of AP Calculus
(advanced) or applied Calculus. I am thinking of doing AP Calculus.
For sciences I have AP Biology and physics I have to take between
my Junior and Senior year. Should I take AP Bio in 11th or in 12th?
Some of my classmates are taking it in 11th so that when they take
physics they will have a higher math background. Is that the way
to go, or are they just taking the easy way out? Also, for English
in my school I have the option of taking AP English or English 12.
I was thinking of trying AP English. I am planning on going to college
and am trying to base my decisions on that. I don't think my major
will be science, but science comes easier to me than others. Thanks.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020827q1.htm
***********
NEW QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/26) FROM MENTEE CATE A. IN MN
This summer, I went to the NHSI (National High School Institute)
theatre program in the design/tech concentration. I had a fabulous
time! We did all sorts of SET kind of stuff, building sets, hanging
and programming lights, running the light and sound boards for the
shows, and we even made Comedia del Arte masks!! I know some of
you are interested in the arts as well as SET and theatre is a great
career that combines the two in many ways! If you have any questions
about my summer or theatre feel free to email me at: GEM-SET@uic.edu
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/27) October 1, 2002 is the
deadline for the Siemens Foundation Competition in Math Science
& Technology:
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/default.html
Please notify GEM-SET if you plan to compete.
**********
END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 28, 2002
**********
QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION:
Kilauea Volcano is currently erupting. (See: http://wwwhvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/
for recent photographs.) Approximately how long ago did Kilauea
volcano first emerge from the sea? (Thank you to Joan Lusk at Brown
University for sharing this web site with
GEM-SET!)
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/26) FROM MENTEE CATE A. IN MN
This summer, I went to the NHSI (National High School Institute)
theatre program in the design/tech concentration. I had a fabulous
time! We did all sorts of SET kind of stuff, building sets, hanging
and programming lights, running the light and sound boards for the
shows, and we even made Comedia del Arte masks!! I know some of
you are interested in the arts as well as SET and theatre is a great
career that combines the two in many ways! If you have any questions
about my summer or theatre feel free to email me at: GEM-SET@uic.edu
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020828q1.htm
***********
NEW QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/28) FROM MENTEE KELLY B. IN PA
How many volcanoes are active throughout the US?
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/27) October 1, 2002 is the
deadline for the Siemens Foundation Competition in Math Science
& Technology:
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/default.html
Please notify GEM-SET if you plan to compete.
**********
END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 29, 2002
**********
QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION:
Kilauea Volcano is currently erupting (See: http://wwwhvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/
for recent photographs.) Approximately how long ago did Kilauea
volcano first emerge from the sea? (Thank you to Joan Lusk at Brown
University for sharing this web site with GEM-SET!)
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 8/28) FROM MENTEE KELLY B. IN PA
How many volcanoes are active throughout the US?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020829q1.htm
***********
NEW QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/27) The Siemens Foundation
provides more than $1 million in college scholarships and award
each year for talented high school students in the United States.
Its signature programs, the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in
Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced
Placement, reward exceptional achievement in science, math and technology.
By supporting outstanding students today, and recognizing the teachers
and schools that inspire their excellence, the Foundation helps
nurture tomorrow's scientists and engineers. October 1, 2002 is
the deadline for the Siemens Foundation Competition in Math Science
& Technology. For more information go to:
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/default.html
Please notify GEM-SET if you plan to compete.
**********
END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for August 30, 2002
**********
QUIZ-of-the-WEEK QUESTION:
Kilauea Volcano is currently erupting. (See: http://wwwhvo.wr.usgs.gov/kilauea/update/
for recent photographs. Thank you to Joan Lusk at Brown University
for sharing this web site with GEM-SET!) Approximately how long
ago did Kilauea volcano first emerge from the sea? The following
GEM-SCHOLARS answered this week's question correctly: Alexis K.
in VA, Kathryn T. in VA, Kelly B. in PA, Lisa R. in PA, Maggie K.
in CT, Ruth O. in NH.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020830q1.htm
***********
NEW QUESTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/27) The Siemens Foundation
provides more than $1 million in college scholarships and award
each year for talented high school students in the United States.
Its signature programs, the Siemens Westinghouse Competition in
Math, Science & Technology and the Siemens Awards for Advanced
Placement, reward exceptional achievement in science, math and technology.
By supporting outstanding students today, and recognizing the teachers
and schools that inspire their excellence, the Foundation helps
nurture tomorrow's scientists and engineers. October 1, 2002 is
the deadline for the Siemens Foundation Competition in Math Science
& Technology. For more information go to:
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/default.html
Please notify GEM-SET if you plan to compete.
**********
ANNOUNCEMENT: (Initially posted on 8/30) There will be no daily
digest on September 2nd due to the Labor Day holiday. The daily
digest will resume on September 3rd.
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