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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 29th to
be included in the contest. A drawing will be held at the
end of November. All student respondents who answer correctly
will have a chance to win a copy of the book.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American (Navajo) author who wrote
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
Bonus Question: What is the significance of the book's title?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021129q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/29/02) FROM MENTEE PHUNG N. IN
WA
I'm a senior this year. I'm wondering if I'm not on the lunch
program, how high are my chances in getting scholarships?
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/29/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY S. IN
TN
I want to go into Computer Technology after Highschool. What
would be the Major outline of this job? Would it be mainly
software or hardware? What would be some of the good qualities
about this job?
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/26/02) FROM MENTEE MAGGIE K. IN
CT
What is the best school in the united states for students
majoring in marine
biology and minoring in marine ecology?
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/26/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY S. IN
AR
My question is what are other objects that
I can use to test my science project? My project is on
chromatography. I already know you can use chromatography
paper to
test items. What else can I use?
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 27, 2002
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Announcement: There will be no Daily Digest on Thanksgiving
Day. The Daily Digest will resume on Friday, November 29th.
Have a pleasant Thanksgiving everyone!
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 29th to
be included in the contest. A drawing will be held at the
end of November. All student respondents who answer correctly
will have a chance to win a copy of the book.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American (Navajo) author who wrote
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
Bonus Question: What is the significance of the book's title?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
Q: (Initially posted on 11/26/02) FROM MENTEE MAGGIE K. IN
CT
What is the best school in the united states for students
majoring in marine
biology and minoring in marine ecology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/26/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY S. IN
AR
My question is what are other objects that
I can use to test my science project? My project is on
chromatography. I already know you can use chromatography
paper to
test items. What else can I use?
********************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 26, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 29th to
be included in the contest. A drawing will be held at the
end of November. All student respondents who answer correctly
will have a chance to win a copy of the book.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American (Navajo) author who wrote
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
Bonus Question: What is the significance of the book's title?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
Q: (Initially posted on 11/26/02) FROM MENTEE MAGGIE K. IN
CT
What is the best school in the united states for students
majoring in marine
biology and minoring in marine ecology?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/26/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY S. IN
AR
My question is what are other objects that
I can use to test my science project? My project is on
chromatography. I already know you can use chromatography
paper to
test items. What else can I use?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE http://www.gem-set.org
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/20/02) FROM PARTNER NORRINE OSTROWSKI
AT THE YWCA IN NYC
What suggestions do people have for finding high school internships
in the
sciences? Students, if you have an internship, how did you
find it?
Mentors, how and when would you take on a high school intern?
We are trying
to help some of our girls find internships and we are in NYC.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021126q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN
NJ
I plan to major in Economics in college. I was wondering what's
the best minor to go with my major? Since I really enjoy math
I was thinking Finance, could this be a good choice?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021126q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/21/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY H. IN
NJ
Do people with dyslexia see everything backwards, or do they
only see things they read backwards such as numbers and words?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021126q3.htm
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END
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 25, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 29th to
be included in the contest. A drawing will be held at the
end of November. All student respondents who answer correctly
will have a chance to win a copy of the book.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American (Navajo) author who wrote
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
Bonus Question: What is the significance of the book's title?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/21/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY H. IN
NJ
Do people with dyslexia see everything backwards, or do they
only see things they read backwards such as numbers and words?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/20/02) FROM PARTNER NORRINE OSTROWSKI
AT THE YWCA IN NYC
What suggestions do people have for finding high school internships
in the
sciences? Students, if you have an internship, how did you
find it?
Mentors, how and when would you take on a high school intern?
We are trying
to help some of our girls find internships and we are in NYC.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021125q1.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN
NJ
I plan to major in Economics in college. I was wondering what's
the best minor to go with my major? Since I really enjoy math
I was thinking Finance, could this be a good choice?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021125q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/21/02) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN
KY
I have always wanted to go to a private college, and I
was told they didn't give much financial aid. Is there
any way to get outside help or other scholarships?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021125q3.htm
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END
GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 21, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 29th to
be included in the contest.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American (Navajo) author who wrote
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
Bonus Question: What is the significance of the book's title?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/20/02) FROM PARTNER NORRINE OSTROWSKI
AT THE YWCA IN NYC
What suggestions do people have for finding high school internships
in the
sciences? Students, if you have an internship, how did you
find it?
Mentors, how and when would you take on a high school intern?
We are trying
to help some of our girls find internships and we are in NYC.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/21/02) FROM MENTEE ERIN R. IN KY
I have always wanted to go to a private college, and I
was told they didn't give much financial aid. Is there
any way to get outside help or other scholarships?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/21/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY H. IN
NJ
Do people with dyslexia see everything backwards, or do they
only see things they read backwards such as numbers and words?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02) FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021121q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02) FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN
NJ
I plan to major in Economics in college. I was wondering what's
the best minor to go with my major? Since I really enjoy math
I was thinking Finance, could this be a good choice?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021121q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 29th to
be included in the contest.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American (Navajo) author who wrote
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
Bonus Question: What is the significance of the book's title?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/20/02 FROM PARTNER NORRINE OSTROWSKI
AT THE YWCA IN NYC
What suggestions do people have for finding high school internships
in the
sciences? Students, if you have an internship, how did you
find it?
Mentors, how and when would you take on a high school intern?
We are trying
to help some of our girls find internships and we are in NYC.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02 FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN
NJ
I plan to major in Economics in college. I was wondering what's
the best minor to go with my major? Since I really enjoy math
I was thinking Finance, could this be a good choice?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02) FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02) FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN
VA
I wrote about Pfeisteria and politics and got really great
answers. Now I
have a question about a part of an answer. Joan Lusk said
"Politics has to
do with the division of responsibilities, rights, wealth and
power." I have
not thought about what exactly politics means and I like the
definition.
Are there other things beside responsibility, rights, wealth
and power that
politics cover?
P.S. I had never seen negative political ads on TV until
recently ( I lived
overseas). AWFUL STUFF
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021120q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 29th to
be included in the contest.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American (Navajo) author who wrote
"The Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
BONUS QUESTION: What is the significance of the book's title?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02 FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN
NJ
I plan to major in Economics in college. I was wondering what's
the best minor to go with my major? Since I really enjoy math
I was thinking Finance, could this be a good choice?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN
VA
I wrote about Pfeisteria and politics and got really great
answers. Now I
have a question about a part of an answer. Joan Lusk said
"Politics has to
do with the division of responsibilities, rights, wealth and
power." I have
not thought about what exactly politics means and I like the
definition.
Are there other things beside responsibility, rights, wealth
and power that
politics cover?
P.S. I had never seen negative political ads on TV until
recently ( I lived
overseas). AWFUL STUFF
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02) FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
*******************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
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Q (Initially posted on 11/18/02) FROM MENTEE STEFANEY B. IN
MA
How much math is required...to become an archeologist?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021119q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
(Please submit answer on or before Friday November 22 to be
included in the contest.)
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Please name the Native American author who wrote "The
Scalpel and the Silver Bear."
Bonus Question: What is the significance of the book's title?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02 FROM MENTEE ASHLEY V. IN
NJ
I plan to major in Economics in college. I was wondering what's
the best minor to go with my major? Since I really enjoy math
I was thinking Finance, could this be a good choice?
********************
Q (Initially posted on 11/18/02) FROM MENTEE STEFANEY B. IN
MA
How much math is required...to become an archeologist?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/18/02 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN
VA
I wrote about Pfeisteria and politics and got really great
answers. Now I
have a question about a part of an answer. Joan Lusk said
"Politics has to
do with the division of responsibilities, rights, wealth and
power." I have
not thought about what exactly politics means and I like the
definition.
Are there other things beside responsibility, rights, wealth
and power that
politics covers?
P.S. I had never seen negative political ads on TV until
recently ( I lived
overseas). AWFUL STUFF
**********
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02) FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
*******************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/15/02) FROM MENTEE SANA A.IN CT
I am interested in becoming an engineer and am
wondering what are the top five colleges for engineering?
Also, of the many different types of engineering,
which branch of engineering is going to have the
largest work demand in the next three decades?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021118q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/14/02 FROM MENTEE KATHRYN T. IN
VA
What is the purpose of the different size balls on
high tension wires? I noticed these balls on the highway while
enroute to
Richmond.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021118q2.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/13/02 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN
VA
I recently attended a day long conference at Johns Hopkins
for youth
interested in marine science careers. I learned about Pfiesteria
and saw
part of a documentary about it made by a local English teacher
turned film
maker. His work won an Emmy and is magnificent. My question
is about
pfiesteria cells. I learned that the cells have been found
in many places
and yet disease doesn't occur everywhere it is found. Why
is that? Also, I
learned that science can get very political. Why is that?
Which is worse,
a nasty disease causing cell or politics?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021118q3.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
Should you donate your body to science? Why or why not?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021118q4.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Can you name two of the accomplishments achieved by Native
American (Anishinabe) environmental activist Winona LaDuke?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021115q5.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/15/02) FROM MENTEE SANA A.IN CT
I am interested in becoming an engineer and am
wondering what are the top five colleges for engineering?
Also, of the many different types of engineering,
which branch of engineering is going to have the
largest work demand in the next three decades?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
*******************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/14/02) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN
MO
I'm [interested in] science fiction that has become
reality. I was wondering what you thought the
most important/best/significant invention or discovery
that was first seen or talked about in science
fiction. If you could please also list the title of
the science fiction and why you believe it is
significant etc... Thanks for any help you can offer.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021115q4.htm
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/14/02 FROM MENTEE KATHRYN T. IN
VA
What is the purpose of the different size balls on
high tension wires? I noticed these balls on the highway while
enroute to
Richmond.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021115q3.htm
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/13/02 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN
VA
I recently attended a day long conference at Johns Hopkins
for youth
interested in marine science careers. I learned about Pfiesteria
and saw
part of a documentary about it made by a local English teacher
turned film
maker. His work won an Emmy and is magnificent. My question
is about
pfiesteria cells. I learned that the cells have been found
in many places
and yet disease doesn't occur everywhere it is found. Why
is that? Also, I
learned that science can get very political. Why is that?
Which is worse,
a nasty disease causing cell or politics?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021115q1.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
Should you donate your body to science? Why or why not?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021115q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Can you name two of the accomplishments achieved by Native
American (Anishinabe) environmental activist Winona LaDuke?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/14/02) FROM MENTEE AMANDA T. IN
MO
I'm [interested in] science fiction that has become
reality. I was wondering what you thought the
most important/best/significant invention or discovery
that was first seen or talked about in science
fiction. If you could please also list the title of
the science fiction and why you believe it is
significant etc... Thanks for any help you can offer.
*********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/14/02 FROM MENTEE KATHRYN T. IN
VA
What is the purpose of the different size balls on
high tension wires? I noticed these balls on the highway while
enroute to
Richmond.
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
*******************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
http://www.gem-set.org
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/13/02 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN
VA
I recently attended a day long conference at Johns Hopkins
for youth
interested in marine science careers. I learned about Pfiesteria
and saw
part of a documentary about it made by a local English teacher
turned film
maker. His work won an Emmy and is magnificent. My question
is about
pfiesteria cells. I learned that the cells have been found
in many places
and yet disease doesn't occur everywhere it is found. Why
is that? Also, I
learned that science can get very political. Why is that?
Which is worse,
a nasty disease causing cell or politics?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021114q1.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
Should you donate your body to science? Why or why not?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021114q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2002
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Can you name two of the accomplishments achieved by Native
American (Anishinabe) environmental activist Winona LaDuke?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/13/02 FROM MENTEE ALEXIS K. IN
VA
I recently attended a day long conference at Johns Hopkins
for youth
interested in marine science careers. I learned about Pfiesteria
and saw
part of a documentary about it made by a local English teacher
turned film
maker. His work won an Emmy and is magnificent. My question
is about
pfiesteria cells. I learned that the cells have been found
in many places
and yet disease doesn't occur everywhere it is found. Why
is that? Also, I
learned that science can get very political. Why is that?
Which is worse,
a nasty disease causing cell or politics?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
*******************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
http://www.gem-set.org
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/7/02) FROM MENTEE DAVIDA S. IN
IL
There was a question posted a little while ago about what
GEM-SET participants thought was the number one invention
of all time. I would like to restrict it a bit. What invention
of the past 50 years has been the most significant to society?
It cannot be electronic or motorized.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021113q1.htm
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
Should you donate your body to science? Why or why not?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021113q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2002
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH!
Q: Can you name two of the accomplishments achieved by Native
American (Anishinabe) environmental activist Winona LaDuke?
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
Should you donate your body to science? Why or why not?
********************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/12/02 FROM MENTEE CHANTEL C. IN
IL
I'm interested in going in to the police academy. What [are
five top colleges for police enforcement that I should consider]
when I graduate in 2004?
***********
Q: (Initially posted on 11/6/02) FROM MENTOR SUZANNE
FRANKS IN KS
Mentees - have any of you ever participated in a
computing contest? If so, what made you decide to do it?
If not, what might make you interested in participating?
*******************
OLD QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS POSTED ON WEB SITE
http://www.gem-set.org
*******************
Q: (Initially posted on 11/7/02) FROM MENTEE DAVIDA S. IN
IL
There was a question posted a little while ago about what
GEM-SET participants thought was the number one invention
of all time. I would like to restrict it a bit. What invention
of the past 50 years has been the most significant to society?
It cannot be electronic or motorized.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021112q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2002
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
As the temperature begins to drop, snow is on its way! Is
it true that no two snowflakes are alike? Why are snowflakes
always symmetrical?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021108q1.htm
*******************
NEW QUESTIONS:
Q: (Initially posted on 11/7/02) FROM MENTEE DAVIDA S. IN
IL
There was a question posted a little while ago about what
GEM-SET participants thought was the number one invention
of all time. I would like to restrict it a bit. What is the
most significant invention to society in the past 50 years?
It cannot be electronic or motorized.
***********
Q: (Initially posted on 11/6/02) FROM MENTOR SUZANNE
FRANKS IN KS
Mentees - have any of you ever participated in a
computing contest? If so, what made you decide to do it?
If not, what might make you interested in participating?
*******************
END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2002
*********************
QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
As the temperature begins to drop, snow is on its way! Is
it true that no two snowflakes are alike? Why are snowflakes
always symmetrical?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
Q: (Initially posted on 11/7/02) FROM MENTEE DAVIDA S. IN
IL
There was a question posted a little while ago about what
GEM-SET participants thought was the number one invention
of all time. I would like to restrict it a bit. What is the
most significant invention to society in the past 50 years?
It cannot be electronic or motorized.
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/6/02) FROM MENTOR SUZANNE FRANKS
IN KS
Mentees - have any of you ever participated in a
computing contest? If so, what made you decide to do it?
If not, what might make you interested in participating?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH LINK TO ANSWERS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/6/02) FROM MENTEE KELLY B. IN PA
What occupation would combine math and English? I love math
and I love to write.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021107q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
As the temperature begins to drop, snow is on its way! Is
it true that no two snowflakes are alike? Why are snowflakes
always symmetrical?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
Q: (Initially posted on 11/6/02) FROM MENTOR SUZANNE FRANKS
IN KS
Mentees - have any of you ever participated in a
computing contest? If so, what made you decide to do it?
If not, what might make you interested in participating?
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/6/02) FROM MENTEE KELLY B. IN PA
What occupation would combine math and English? I love math
and I love to write.
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH LINK TO ANSWERS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 10/31/02) FROM MENTOR JOAN LUSK IN
RI
In response to Lauren's previous question, "What would
you say is the #1 invention of all human time?" Joan
suggests a new question along the same lines . . . read on
. . .
I was sure someone would say the telephone! Not to mention
the
ubiquitous cell phone. How about the zapper machine that removes
my
number from the computerized calling lists - that's a good
one.
Let's have some really frivolous answers here - what's the
cleverest
funniest invention that you "can't live without?"
How about Lycra?
Permanent press? Post-it notes?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021106q1.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
As the temperature begins to drop, snow is on its way! Is
it true that no two snowflakes are alike? Why are snowflakes
always symmetrical?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH LINK TO ANSWERS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/4/02) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN AR
The standardized testings that the young children take have
really low scores
around where I live. Especially in math and Science. I know
Arkansas is at
the bottom of the list when it comes to education, and I was
wondering if
anyone had ideas that I could use to help try and get the
children here more
interested in Math and Science. If we could just get some
children interested,
I feel that children will be eager to learn and that the test
scores will go
up. If you have any ideas I would greatly appreciate them.
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021105q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 10/31/02) FROM MENTOR JOAN LUSK IN
RI
In response to Lauren's previous question, "What would
you say is the #1 invention of all human time?" Joan
suggests a new question along the same lines . . . read on
. . .
I was sure someone would say the telephone! Not to mention
the
ubiquitous cell phone. How about the zapper machine that removes
my
number from the computerized calling lists - that's a good
one.
Let's have some really frivolous answers here - what's the
cleverest
funniest invention that you "can't live without?"
How about Lycra?
Permanent press? Post-it notes?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021105q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 4, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
As the temperature begins to drop, snow is on its way! Is
it true that no two snowflakes are alike? Why are snowflakes
always symmetrical?
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 11/4/02) FROM MENTEE JENNY N. IN AR
The standardized testings that the young children take have
really low scores
around where I live. Especially in math and Science. I know
Arkansas is at
the bottom of the list when it comes to education, and I was
wondering if
anyone had ideas that I could use to help try and get the
children here more
interested in Math and Science. If we could just get some
children interested,
I feel that children will be eager to learn and that the test
scores will go
up. If you have any ideas I would greatly appreciate them.
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH LINK TO ANSWERS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 10/31/02) FROM MENTOR JOAN LUSK IN
RI
In response to Lauren's previous question, "What would
you say is the #1 invention of all human time?" Joan
suggests a new question along the same lines . . . read on
. . .
I was sure someone would say the telephone! Not to mention
the
ubiquitous cell phone. How about the zapper machine that removes
my
number from the computerized calling lists - that's a good
one.
Let's have some really frivolous answers here - what's the
cleverest
funniest invention that you "can't live without?"
How about Lycra?
Permanent press? Post-it notes?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021104q1.htm
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Q: (Initially posted on 10/29/02) FROM ABBY Y. IN CT
I'm trying to decide which science courses I should take during
my senior
year of high school. I want to take AP Inorganic chemistry,
but due to other
course requirements, I can only take one other science class.
If I want to
study chemistry and complete pre-med requirements in college,
which course
do you think would be more helpful, AP Physics C or Human
Anatomy?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021104q2.htm
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END
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GEM-SET DAILY DIGEST FOR NOVEMBER 1, 2002
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QUIZ-OF-THE-WEEK QUESTION FOR STUDENTS:
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
has a lab called Aquarius. Where is Aquarius located and what
do scientists study in this fascinating lab?
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021101q1.htm
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NEW QUESTIONS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 10/31/02) FROM MENTOR JOAN LUSK IN
RI
In response to Lauren's previous question, "What would
you say is the #1 invention of all human time?" Joan
suggests a new question along the same lines . . . read on
. . .
I was sure someone would say the telephone! Not to mention
the
ubiquitous cell phone. How about the zapper machine that removes
my
number from the computerized calling lists - that's a good
one.
Let's have some really frivolous answers here - what's the
cleverest
funniest invention that you "can't live without?"
How about Lycra?
Permanent press? Post-it notes?
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OLD QUESTIONS WITH LINK TO ANSWERS:
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Q: (Initially posted on 10/29/02) FROM MENTEE RETRINDA A.
IN IL
I'm in a career choosing situation and I'm planing on going
to collage but
don't know what to go after.There is a program at school that
I'm interested in
called the ETC PROGRAM. What this program does is let you
start early on the
career that you have in mind.This program gives you practice
in the fields you
want to be in so that you can be familiar with it and know
whether or not you
still want that to be your career. Is GEM-SET along these
same lines and are
there classes I should be taking to get started on a career
path that suites
me? I know that I want to be in the technology field, but
I don't know what
direction to take. HELP!!
CLICK BELOW FOR ANSWERS:
http://www.uic.edu/orgs/gem-set/archive021101q2.htm
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