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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 1, 2002
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Announcements: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote
a best seller that raised America's consciousness and transformed
the Everglades from an area that was looked upon as a useless swamp
- to be drained and developed commercially - to a national park
that is seen as a valuable environmental resource to be protected
and preserved. After this successful campaign to preserve the Everglades
as a national park, Douglas continued her work by founding the Friends
of the Everglades, a conservation organization with some 5,000 members
today. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE BOOK? BONUS POINT: WHERE ARE THE
EVERGLADES?
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Q: FROM MENTEE KATHERINE D. IN REGION V:
I am interested in fashion and technology. In order to combine these
two interests, I want to get involved in creating new cutting edge
synthetic materials and fabric with better characteristics such
and comfort, wearability, stiffness, softness, and look. How could
I begin such a career? Where would I start? And what do I need to
know?
ANSWER: CLICK HERE http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020701q1.htm
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Q: FROM MENTEE AMANDA W. IN KY
As some of you may know, the West Nile Virus has struck three animals
in Kentucky this year. Two birds in Metcalfe County and a colt in
Fayette County. My horse has already been vaccinated for WN, but
the colt that died had been vaccinated twice. Is there anyway I
can protect my horse from this horrid virus?
ANSWER: CLICK HERE http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020701q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE ALLIE L. IN KY
How [much training] does a doctor need to be able to work in a trauma
center?
Q: FROM MENTEE SAMANTHA B. IN NEWPORT, VT
I was wondering which is better, taking a year off after high school
graduation, or going straight to college?
Q: FROM MENTEE STEPHANIE H. IN CT
I was wondering if there are any mentors who may know of summer
research programs for high school students at universities or colleges
in Connecticut, or neighboring states? I would like to look in to
this early so that I can apply for such a program next summer.
Q: FROM MENTEE MELISSA S. IN MASSACHUSETTS
I am interested in Technology and Law. Is there a profession that
combines them both so I can use computers and technology, as well
as, practice law?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 2, 2002
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Announcements: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote
a best seller that raised America's consciousness and transformed
the Everglades from an area that was looked upon as a useless swamp
- to be drained and developed commercially - to a national park
that is seen as a valuable environmental resource to be protected
and preserved. After this successful campaign to preserve the Everglades
as a national park, Douglas continued her work by founding the Friends
of the Everglades, a conservation organization with some 5,000 members
today. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE BOOK? BONUS POINT: WHERE ARE THE
EVERGLADES?
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE SAMANTHA B. IN NEWPORT, VT I was wondering which
is better, taking a year off after high school graduation, or going
straight to college?
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020702q1.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE MELISSA S. IN MASSACHUSETTS
I am interested in Technology and Law. Is there a profession that
combines them both so I can use computers and technology, as well
as, practice law?
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020702q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE ALLIE L. IN KY
How [much training] does a doctor need to be able to work in a trauma
center?
Q: FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
I am researching ocean conservation and am trying to find out if
there are any women who dominate/have dominated the field to the
same degree as Jacques Cousteau? Thanks for your help!
Q: FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
Hello, when I was cooking a sudden idea came to me, and I was curious
about the subject plastic. When I put plastic containers, most of
the ones from the store melted. Some of the plastic containers like
glad and other brand didn't. That is why I realized that those were
different kinds of plastic. So, I was wondering, what is this key
"ingredient" that enables the object to stay exactly like
it was before and not undergo its physical change. I know this could
sound a bit silly, but I really want to know. Thank you.
Q: FROM MENTEE STEPHANIE H. IN CT
I was wondering if there are any mentors who may know of summer
research programs for high school students at universities or colleges
in Connecticut, or neighboring states? I would like to look in to
this early so that I can apply for such a program next summer.
**********
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 3, 2002
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REMINDER: There will be no Daily Digest on the Fourth of July. Enjoy
the holiday!! The Digest will resume on July 5th and continue throughout
the Summer.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote
a best seller that raised America's consciousness and transformed
the Everglades from an area that was looked upon as a useless swamp
- to be drained and developed commercially - to a national park
that is seen as a valuable environmental resource to be protected
and preserved. After this successful campaign to preserve the Everglades
as a national park, Douglas continued her work by founding the Friends
of the Everglades, a conservation organization with some 5,000 members
today. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE BOOK? BONUS POINT: WHERE ARE THE
EVERGLADES?
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE MELISSA S. IN MASSACHUSETTS
I am interested in Technology and Law. Is there a profession that
combines them both so I can use computers and technology, as well
as, practice law?
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020703q4.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN VA
I am researching ocean conservation and am trying to find out if
there are any women who dominate/have dominated the field to the
same degree as Jacques Cousteau? Thanks for your help!
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020703q1.htm
*********
Q: FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
Hello, when I was cooking a sudden idea came to me, and I was curious
about the subject plastic. When I put plastic containers, most of
the ones from the store melted. Some of the plastic containers like
glad and other brand didn't. That is why I realized that those were
different kinds of plastic. So, I was wondering, what is this key
"ingredient" that enables the object to stay exactly like
it was before and not undergo its physical change. I know this could
sound a bit silly, but I really want to know. Thank you.
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020703q3.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE STEPHANIE H. IN CT
I was wondering if there are any mentors who may know of summer
research programs for high school students at universities or colleges
in Connecticut, or neighboring states? I would like to look in to
this early so that I can apply for such a program next summer.
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020703q2.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What are the best "herbs" for healing cuts?
Q: FROM MENTEE ALLIE L. IN KY
How [much training] does a doctor need to be able to work in a trauma
center?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 5, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOT
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. TO GET TO THE ANSWER CLICK ON THE LINK,
IF YOUR HOT LINK IS BROKEN IN THE MIDDLE BECAUSE THE MARGIN MADE
IT SCROLL, THEN SIMPLY RETYPE IT INTO YOUR INTERNET BROWSER ON THE
URL LINE.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote
a best seller that raised America's consciousness and transformed
the Everglades from an area that was looked upon as a useless swamp
- to be drained and developed commercially - to a national park
that is seen as a valuable environmental resource to be protected
and preserved. After this successful campaign to preserve the Everglades
as a national park, Douglas continued her work by founding the Friends
of the Everglades, a conservation organization with some 5,000 members
today. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE BOOK? BONUS POINT: WHERE ARE THE
EVERGLADES?
A: THE NAME OF THE BOOK IS "The Everglades: River of Grass."
THE EVERGLADES ARE LOCATED IN FLORIDA. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GEM-SET
SCHOLARS WHO ANSWERED CORRECTLY: ALEXIS K. IN VA, KATHRYN T. IN
VA, MAGGIE K. IN CT, AND NATALIE F. IN WI.
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Q: FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
Hello, when I was cooking a sudden idea came to me, and I was curious
about the subject plastic. When I put plastic containers, most of
the ones from the store melted. Some of the plastic containers like
glad and other brand didn't. That is why I realized that those were
different kinds of plastic. So, I was wondering, what is this key
"ingredient" that enables the object to stay exactly like
it was before and not undergo its physical change. I know this could
sound a bit silly, but I really want to know. Thank you.
FOR ANSWER: CLICK HERE http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020703q3.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE STEPHANIE H. IN CT
I was wondering if there are any mentors who may know of summer
research programs for high school students at universities or colleges
in Connecticut, or neighboring states? I would like to look in to
this early so that I can apply for such a program next summer.
FOR ANSWER: CLICK HERE http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020703q2.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What are the best "herbs" for healing cuts?
Q: FROM MENTEE ALLIE L. IN KY
How [much training] does a doctor need to be able to work in a trauma
center?
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END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 8, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. TO GET TO THE ANSWER CLICK ON THE LINK
OR RETYPE IT ON YOUR WEB BROWSER. WITH THIS NEW FEATURE IT WILL
BE EASIER TO READ ALL ABOUT OUR
MENTORS AND THEIR FASCINATING CAREERS. SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK
PROVIDED TO READ EACH BIO.
**********
ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK What woman marine biologist has
spent more than 6,000 hours underwater and is nicknamed the "Sturgeon
General"? HINT: She was discussed in the Daily Digest on July
3rd in the answer about ocean conservationists.
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE MELISSA S. IN MA
I am interested in Technology and Law. Is there a profession that
combines them both so I can use computers and technology, as well
as, practice law?
FOR ANSWER: CLICK HERE http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020708q1.htm
*********
Q: FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What are the best "herbs" for healing cuts?
FOR ANSWER: CLICK HERE http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020708q2.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE ALLIE L. IN KY
How [much training] does a doctor need to be able to work in a trauma
center?
FOR ANSWER: CLICK HERE http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020708q3.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
1. I was just wondering, what does the DC in Washington DC stand
for?
2. I went to Seaworld a few days ago and I thought that one of my
future careers could include working at a place like that with the
sea mammals and creatures. If I was a trainer, what would I have
to do first before I could become one?
3. I am on a team in my hometown...[that] demonstrated at the broadcasted
GEM-SET meeting what we could do with our robot (and I was one of
them) and I was wondering what types of jobs if any besides engineering
work with this sort of subject.
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 9, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. TO GET TO THE ANSWER CLICK ON THE LINK
OR RETYPE IT ON YOUR WEB BROWSER. WITH THIS NEW FEATURE IT WILL
BE EASIER TO READ ALL ABOUT OUR
MENTORS AND THEIR FASCINATING CAREERS. SIMPLY CLICK ON THE LINK
PROVIDED TO READ EACH BIO.
**********
ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK What woman marine biologist has
spent more than 6,000 hours underwater and is nicknamed the "Sturgeon
General"? HINT: She was discussed in the Daily Digest on July
3rd in the answer about ocean conservationists.
*********
Q: FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
1. I was just wondering, what does the DC in Washington DC stand
for?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020709q1.htm
2. I went to Seaworld a few days ago and I thought that one of
my future careers could include working at a place like that with
the sea mammals and creatures. If I was a trainer, what would I
have to do first before I could become one?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020709q2.htm
3. I am on a team in my hometown...[that] demonstrated at the broadcasted
GEM-SET meeting what we could do with our robot (and I was one of
them) and I was wondering what types of jobs if any besides engineering
work with this sort of subject.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020709q3.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
Is it very exciting work as a drug researcher or is it really boring?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 10, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED TO READ
THE CURRENT AND PREVIOUS RESPONSES.
July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send in your questions
and comments on conservation ideas during the month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK What woman marine biologist has
spent more than 6,000 hours underwater and is nicknamed the "Sturgeon
General"? HINT: She was discussed in the Daily Digest on July
3rd in the answer about ocean conservationists.
*********
Q: FROM MENTEE LAUREN S. IN CT
1. I was just wondering, what does the DC in Washington DC stand
for?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020710q1.htm
2. I went to Seaworld a few days ago and I thought that one of
my future careers could include working at a place like that with
the sea mammals and creatures. If I was a trainer, what would I
have to do first before I could become one?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020709q2.htm
3. I am on a team in my hometown...[that] demonstrated at the broadcasted
GEM-SET meeting what we could do with our robot (and I was one of
them) and I was wondering what types of jobs if any besides engineering
work with this sort of subject.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020709q3.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE JEWEL C. IN MA
What are the best "herbs" for healing cuts?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020710q4.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
Is it very exciting work as a drug researcher or is it really boring?
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END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 11, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED TO READ
THE CURRENT AND PREVIOUS RESPONSES.
July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send in your questions
and comments on conservation ideas during the month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK What woman marine biologist has
spent more than 6,000 hours underwater and is nicknamed the "Sturgeon
General"? HINT: She was discussed in the Daily Digest on July
3rd in the answer about ocean conservationists.
*********
Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
Is it very exciting work as a drug researcher or is it really boring?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020711q1.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE CASSIE V. IN KY
HI, My question is that if I want to become an FBI agent for the
government . . . [what are] the best steps for me in becoming one?
Thanx.
Q: FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
I am interested in dinosaurs but I am afraid to make a commitment
to it as a career because of lots of reasons. I heard that you won't
get much money (salary), travel a lot, and you have to study in
a lot of field (like languages, cultures, etc.) Is this true? What
are some disadvantages of being a Paleontologist (am I right?),
and what colleges are known to have good reputation in this field?
Thank you.
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 12, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED TO READ
THE CURRENT AND PREVIOUS RESPONSES.
July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send in your questions
and comments on conservation ideas during the month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTION-OF-THE-WEEK What woman marine biologist has
spent more than 6,000 hours underwater and= is nicknamed the "Sturgeon
General"?
ANSWER: The answer is Sylvia Earle.=A0 You can find=her bio and
more information on her at the following web pages:http://literati.net/Earle
and http://www.nationalgeographic.com/eir/bio_earle.html
Congratulations to this week's GEM-SET scholars: Alexis K. in VA,
Lisa R. in PA
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Q: FROM MENTEE YUNJI K. IN IL
I am interested in dinosaurs but I am afraid to make a commitment
to it as a career because of lots of reasons. I heard that you won't
get much money (salary), travel a lot, and you have to study in
a lot of field (like languages, cultures, etc.) Is this true? What
are some disadvantages of being a Paleontologist (am I right?),
and what colleges are known to have good reputation in this field?
Thank you.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020712q1.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE CASSIE V. IN KY
HI, My question is that if I want to become an FBI agent for the
government . . . [what are] the best steps for me in becoming one?
Thanx.
Q: FROM MENTEE LORRA IN KY
Where can I find information about stroke victims who have asphasia?
Q: FROM MENTEE ALLIE IN KY
What are some medical schools that will help me get in and help
me pay for it? What are the best medical schools?
Q: FROM MENTEE CASSIE V. IN KY
My question for today is that I have just been introduced to some
of the fields in engineering, and I have really started to enjoy
mechanical and computer engineering. How can I be for sure that
this is the career for me? **********
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 15, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED TO READ
THE CURRENT AND PREVIOUS RESPONSES.
July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send in your questions
and comments on conservation ideas during the month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK What country uses the most fossil
fuels of any nation in the world? What country uses the most solar
power? What country uses the most wind power? Which source of power
creates the most pollution?
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE CASSIE V. IN KY
HI, My question is that if I want to become an FBI agent for the
government . . . [what are] the best steps for me in becoming one?
Thanx.
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWER.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020715q3.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE LORRA IN KY
Where can I find information about stroke victims who have asphasia?
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWER.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020715q2.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE ALLIE IN KY
What are some medical schools that will help me get in and help
me pay for it? What are the best medical schools?
CLICK BELOW TO READ ANSWER.
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020715q1.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE CASSIE V. IN KY
My question for today is that I have just been introduced to some
of the fields in engineering, and I have really started to enjoy
mechanical and computer engineering. How can I be for sure that
this is the career for me?
Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
How was the island Jamaica formed?
Q: FROM MENTEE MARIA H. IN MN
I think I finally figured out what I want to do with my life!!!
And just in time. This way I can look at colleges with good programs
for me. Here's the deal. I now know that I want to get a masters
in business, probably management. Should I take International Business
as a minor? And I'm a senior now, and I haven't taken any Accounting
classes. I should take one this year right? What other kinds of
things should I take into consideration?
Q: FROM MENTEE KATIE D. IN MN
Okay so when i look into a mirror that is for example one foot away
from my face, I can see my reflection. But my question is: Am I
seeing myself from one foot away or two feet? (the distance to the
reflection is one foot but to see the actual reflection, you need
to look another foot. So are you seeing yourself twice as far away
when you look into a mirror?
Q: FROM MENTEE ANNIE C. IN MN
I recently completed a two week college camp where I took a physics
class. We did a lot of work on velocity, acceleration, and speed
of an object in free fall. Most of it was way over my head. Could
you please explain what these things are exactly and how you can
apply this to daily life?
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END
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 16, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED TO READ
THE CURRENT AND PREVIOUS RESPONSES.
July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send in your questions
and comments on conservation ideas during the month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK What country uses the most fossil
fuels of any nation in the world? What country uses the most solar
power? What country uses the most wind power? Which source of power
creates the most pollution?
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE CASSIE V. IN KY
My question for today is that I have just been introduced to some
of the fields in engineering, and I have really started to enjoy
mechanical and computer engineering. How can I be for sure that
this is the career for me?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020716q1.htm
*********
Q: FROM MENTEE MARIA H. IN MN
I think I finally figured out what I want to do with my life!!!
And just in time. This way I can look at colleges with good programs
for me. Here's the deal. I now know that I want to get a masters
in business, probably management. Should I take International Business
as a minor? And I'm a senior now, and I haven't taken any Accounting
classes. I should take one this year right? What other kinds of
things should I take into consideration?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020716q2.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE KATIE D. IN MN
Okay so when i look into a mirror that is for example one foot away
from my face, I can see my reflection. But my question is: Am I
seeing myself from one foot away or two feet? (the distance to the
reflection is one foot but to see the actual reflection, you need
to look another foot. So are you seeing yourself twice as far away
when you look into a mirror?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020716q3.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE ANNIE C. IN MN
I recently completed a two week college camp where I took a physics
class. We did a lot of work on velocity, acceleration, and speed
of an object in free fall. Most of it was way over my head. Could
you please explain what these things are exactly and how you can
apply this to daily life?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020716q4.htm
**********
NEW QUESTIONS
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
How was the island Jamaica formed?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 17, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED TO READ
THE ANSWERS AND
MENTOR BIOGRAPHIES.
July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send in your questions
and comments on conservation ideas during the month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK What country uses the most fossil
fuels of any nation in the world? What country uses the most solar
power? What country uses the most wind power? Which source of power
creates the most pollution?
***********
Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
How was the island Jamaica formed?
CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020717q1.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE KATIE D. IN MN
Okay so when i look into a mirror that is for example one foot away
from my face, I can see my reflection. But my question is: Am I
seeing myself from one foot away or two feet? (the distance to the
reflection is one foot but to see the actual reflection, you need
to look another foot. So are you seeing yourself twice as far away
when you look into a mirror?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020717q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: FROM MENTEE TREMANA W. IN MA
Do all sharks attack people? Why do they attack people?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 18, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: ANSWERS TO GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST QUESTIONS ARE NOW
PROVIDED ON THE WEB SITE. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK PROVIDED TO READ
THE ANSWERS AND
MENTOR BIOGRAPHIES.
July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send in your questions
and comments on conservation ideas during the month of July.
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK What country uses the most fossil
fuels of any nation in the world? What country uses the most solar
power? What country uses the most wind power? Which source of power
creates the most pollution?
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Q: FROM MENTEE TREMANA W. IN MA
Do all sharks attack people? Why do they attack people?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020718q1.htm
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Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
How was the island Jamaica formed?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020718q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. IN IL
What is cognitive science? What kind of subject should one study
to major in that field? What jobs are available and what do they
do?
Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA I'm interested in law and medicine.
Is there any career that combines the both of them?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 19, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK: What country uses the most fossil
fuels of any nation in the world? U.S.
What country uses the most solar power? Japan
What country uses the most wind power? Germany
Which source of power creates the most pollution? Fossil fuels
Congratulations to GEM-SET SCHOLAR MAGGIE K. IN CT for getting
all the
answers correct! Prizes will be awarded in September to the scholars
with the most correct answers.
If you are interested in learning more about solar and wind power
around the world, try these web sites: http://www.worldwatch.org/alerts/pr98716.html
or http://www.worldwatch.org/alerts/981229.html
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Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
I'm interested in law and medicine. Is there any career that combines
the both of them?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020719q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. IN IL
What is cognitive science? What kind of subject should one study
to major in that field? What jobs are available and what do they
do?
Q: FROM MENTEE MONICA S. IN KY
I would love to talk with a woman employee at NASA, if you know
any way I could find one please e-mail me.
Q: FROM MENTEE MONICA S. IN KY
Can someone please explain to me what makes the wind?
Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY I was wondering if there was any way
I could combine dermatology and computers into a career?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 22, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK: What country produces the most
nuclear power? Are you Pro-Nukes or No-Nukes? Why? (STUDENTS TRY
YOUR BEST TO SUBMIT ANSWERS TO QUIZ QUESTIONS. SPECIAL AWARDS WILL
BE MADE TO THE TOP RESPONDENTS IN EACH REGION.)
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Q: FROM MENTEE MICHELLE C. IN IL
What is cognitive science? What kind of subject should one study
to major in that field? What jobs are available and what do they
do?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020722q1.htm
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Q: FROM MENTEE MONICA S. IN KY
I would love to talk with a woman employee at NASA, if you know
any way I could find one please e-mail me.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020722q2.htm
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Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY P. IN MA
I'm interested in law and medicine. Is there any career that combines
the both of them?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020722q3.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: FROM MENTEE MONICA S. IN KY
Can someone please explain to me what makes the wind?
Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I was wondering if there was any way I could combine dermatology
and computers into a career?
Q: FROM MENTEE LATEISHA O. IN KY
I am interested in being a pharmacist or a physical therapist. I
was just wondering how much each makes a year and how long you have
to go to school to become each! Thank you.
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 23, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK: What country produces the most
nuclear power? Are you Pro-Nukes or No-Nukes? Why? (STUDENTS TRY
YOUR BEST TO SUBMIT ANSWERS TO QUIZ QUESTIONS. SPECIAL AWARDS WILL
BE MADE TO THE TOP RESPONDENTS IN EACH REGION.)
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE MONICA S. IN KY
Can someone please explain to me what makes the wind?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020723q1.htm
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Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I was wondering if there was any way I could combine dermatology
and computers into a career?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020723q2.htm
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE LATEISHA O. IN KY
I am interested in being a pharmacist or a physical therapist. I
was just wondering how much each makes a year and how long you have
to go to school to become each! Thank you.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020723q3.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE KAYLA IN KY
Is it true that when you are asleep you eat spiders?
Q: FROM MENTEE HANNAH T. IN KY
Is dermatology a hard field to get into?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 24, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK: What country produces the most
nuclear power? Are you Pro-Nukes or No-Nukes? Why? (STUDENTS TRY
YOUR BEST TO SUBMIT ANSWERS TO QUIZ QUESTIONS. SPECIAL AWARDS WILL
BE MADE TO THE TOP RESPONDENTS IN EACH REGION.)
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: FROM MENTEE ALISON B. IN MO
What paperwork and legal requirements do I have to complete before
I could begin research and testing on mice?
Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I was wondering how common a drug researcher is and if there is
a "need" for them right now.
Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN MA
Why do some people talk in there sleep?
Q: FROM MENTEE KAYLA IN KY
Is it true that when you are asleep you eat spiders?
Q: FROM MENTEE HANNAH T. IN KY
Is dermatology a hard field to get into?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 25, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK: What country produces the most
nuclear power? Are you Pro-Nukes or No-Nukes? Why? (STUDENTS TRY
YOUR BEST TO SUBMIT ANSWERS TO QUIZ QUESTIONS. SPECIAL AWARDS WILL
BE MADE TO THE TOP RESPONDENTS IN EACH REGION.)
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE ALISON B. IN MO
What paperwork and legal requirements do I have to complete before
I could begin research and testing on mice?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020725q1.htm
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Q: FROM MENTEE KAYLA IN KY
Is it true that when you are asleep you eat spiders?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020725q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I was wondering how common a drug researcher is and if there is
a "need" for them right now.
Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN MA
Why do some people talk in there sleep?
Q: FROM MENTEE HANNAH T. IN KY
Is dermatology a hard field to get into?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 26, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
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GEM-SET QUIZ QUESTIONS-OF-THE-WEEK: What country produces the most
nuclear power? The country that has the most nuclear power plants
is the U.S. with 104. That is almost 25% of the total nuclear power
plants in the world. In 2000 there were 438 nuclear power plants
in operation internationally. China currently has the most nuclear
power plants under construction.
To learn more about international nuclear power click below: http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/figure_62.html
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf>http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/figure_62.html
ANSWER: The country that produces the most nuclear power as a %
of the country's total power generation is France. To learn more
about nuclear shares of national electricity click below: http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/figure_63.html
Are you Pro-Nukes or No-Nukes? Why? The respondents pointed out
both the pro's and the con's of nuclear power. Several mentioned
that nuclear power has both benefits and risks. Some wanted to learn
more about nuclear energy issues. Try writing to your local electric
company to find out more from the business perspective. Try writing
to your local environmental groups to find out more from the environmental
perspective. The GEM-SET scholars for this week are: ALEXIS K. IN
VA, CAROLINE H. IN MA, KATHRYN T. IN VA, AND MAGGIE K. IN CT. THANK
YOU ALL FOR YOUR INSIGHTS ON THIS CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC!
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Q: FROM MENTEE ASHLEY IN MA
Why do some people talk in there sleep?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020726q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I was wondering how common a drug researcher is and if there is
a "need" for them right now.
Q: FROM MENTEE HANNAH T. IN KY
Is dermatology a hard field to get into?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 29, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
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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?
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Q: FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I was wondering how common a drug researcher is and if there is
a "need" for them right now.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020729q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
What are the demographic factors that influence population growth
rates? [What are common] human intrusions in ecosystem dynamics
that have detrimental effects?
Q: FROM MENTEE HANNAH T. IN KY
Is dermatology a hard field to get into?
Q: FROM MENTEE NATALIE S. IN IL
Heres an interesting trivia fact I thought you would all be interested
in…What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers,
and laser printers all have in common?
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GEM-SET Daily Digest for July 30, 2002
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: July is CONSERVATION SCIENCE MONTH for GEM-SET. Send
in your questions and comments on conservation ideas during the
month of July.
**********
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.)
**********
Q: FROM MENTEE NATALIE S. IN IL
Here is an interesting trivia fact I thought you would all be interested
in...What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers,
and laser printers all have in common?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020730q1.htm
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Q: FROM MENTEE HANNAH T. IN KY
Is dermatology a hard field to get into?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWER:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive020729q2.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS
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Q: FROM MENTEE KYNDRA C. IN KY
What are the demographic factors that influence population growth
rates? [What are common] human intrusions in ecosystem dynamics
that have detrimental effects?
Q: FROM MENTEE TAMARA C. IN MA
I have 2 questions about engineering. What can I engineer right
now? What can engineers do to help animals?
Q: FROM SAKINAH E. IN MA
How are stars formed?
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?
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