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United States Institute for Theater Technology
http://www.usitt.org/
"Established in 1960 by a dedicated group of theater professionals and educators, USITT has grown from its modest beginnings in New York City to a truly international organization. Today, USITT has its headquarters in New York City but its Board of Directors is drawn from across the United States and Canada. Elected by the membership, the directors and officers of the board operate a financially sound non-profit organization. This thirty-member all-volunteer board meets three times a year to assess the current activities of the organization and plan for future programs, exhibitions,and conferences." This site provides access to information regarding student chapters, regional organizations, membership, expos, periodicals and other publications, grant and scholarship opportunities, benefits and related sites.
Wall Street Journal/Personal Technology
http://ptech.wsj.com/
Australian Science and Technology on the Internet
http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/sciencew.html
Extensive list of links to Australian science organizations, conference, journals, and libraries; divided into subject disciplines. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.
Tin Technology
http://www.tintechnology.com/
"Tin Technology is a membership-based organisation involved in research, development, and marketing of tin based technologies. It is the world's foremost authority on tin with access to more than 60 years experience through its association with ITRI Ltd (formerly the International Tin Research Institute)."
Geospatial Information & Technology Association
http://www.gita.org/
"The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is a nonprofit education association serving professionals utilizing GIT (including automated mapping, facilities management, geographic information systems, and related technology) in the following industries: utilities (electric, gas, water/wastewater), telecommunications, oil and gas pipelines, transportation, environment, and hardware/software development." "The GITA Web site includes details about the association and its mission, plus current information on GITA events, publications, members, awards programs and regional chapters. The site also includes industry news."
ZDNet: Where Technology Means Business
http://www.zdnet.com/
Links to a number of technology-related blogs, resources, and news.
Louisiana Center for Educational Technology - K-12 Online Database Resources
http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/lcet/328.html
This site offers free, unlimited access to online resources to all Louisiana public and nonpublic schools. The collection of subscription-based products is from the GALE Group, and World Book, Inc.. Access more than 1.7 million full-text magazines and newspaper articles, hundreds of full-color maps, 14 reference books, and much more.
Learning Technology
http://lttf.ieee.org/learn_tech/index.html
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
http://www.aist.go.jp/
Physics 1501 - Modern Technology
http://theory.uwinnipeg.ca/mod_tech/tech.html
An outline of the Physics 1501 - Modern Technology course taught at the University of Winnipeg. Covers all physics topics and outlines the general study of physics concepts.
Center for Women & Information Technology
http://www.umbc.edu/cwit/
"The Center for Women and Information Technology, established at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) in July, 1998, seeks to address and rectify women's under-representation in IT and to enhance our understanding of the relationship between gender and IT." The Web site features curricular resources, links to sites focusing on women or girls and information technology, and news.
Women in Technology International
http://www.witi.com/
"Women in Technology International, founded in 1989, is a rapidly growing association of more than 6,000 members 95% of whom are professional women working in technology organizations."
Demo: The Launchpad for Emerging Technology
http://www.demo.com/
Looking for news about the newest, up-and-coming technologies that will most likely have an impact on the future? DEMO serves as the place to find this and more.
CARET: Center for Applied Research in Education Technology
http://caret.iste.org/
A project focused on developing educational technology research and studies that can be applied to areas such as student learning, curriculum and instruction and assessment and evaluation. For example: how can technology influence student academic performance? CARET is a collaboration between the International Society for Technology in Education, Education Support Systems, the Sacramento County Office of Education with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Community Technology Alliance
http://www.ctagroup.org/
The mission of Community Technology Alliance is to provide technology tools to link and network agencies in the region to more effectively deliver services to homeless and at-risk populations.
The Computer Technology Documentation Project
http://www.comptechdoc.org/
This site contains computer documentation and information in various technical areas including markup and web languages, operating systems, hardware, programming, and networking. This documentation is suited for beginners and experts alike.
Information Technology Industry Council
http://www.itic.org/
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) represents the leading companies providing information technology products and services. "ITI's mission is to shape policies and actions that: Open markets; Promote free and open competition; Rely on market-based solutions; Protect intellectual property; and Develop and advance the use of voluntary standards." This site provides information about the organization, its public policy, technology policy, and industry statistics programs. It also provides links to ITI press releases and members' home pages.
FROM NOW ON - The Educational Technology Journal
http://fromnowon.org/
"Published since 1991, FNO explores the challenge of introducing new technologies to schools. Recent issues have included coverage of staff development strategies, program asesssment,Internet policies, electronic books, libraries of the future, technology pla"
Solid State Technology
http://www.solid-state.com/
"The International Magazine for Semiconductor Manufacturing. Solid State Technology is the world's longest-running and most complete source of information for wafer fab engineers, operators, and managers; tool and materials suppliers; and semiconductor researchers."
Computing Technology Industry Association
http://www.comptia.org/
"The computing and communications industries continue to grow at a staggering rate. And with the growth come new rewards and challenges. We work to develop vendor-neutral standards in e-commerce, customer service, workforce development, and training certification. These standards enable businesses to simplify practices, reduce expenses, and compete more effectively in an increasingly complex and competitive world." The web site features information on membership, benefits of membership, contact info, news and events, public policy, a section on E-commerce, information about certification, and workforce
DOE Pulse - Science and Technology Highlights from the DOE National Laboratories
http://www.ornl.gov/info/news/pulse/
"DOE Pulse highlights work being done at the Department of Energy's national laboratories." Find articles going back to 1998 on research on energy, environmental quality, and national security.
NativeTech - Native American Technology and Art
http://www.nativetech.org
"NativeTech is an educational web site that covers topics of Native American technology and emphasizes the Eastern Woodlands region. The web site is organized into categories of Beadwork, Birds & Feathers, Clay & Pottery, Leather & Clothes, Metalwork, Plants & Trees, Porcupine Quills, Stonework & Tools, and Weaving & Cordage. I provide simple instructional information about how some of these materials are used by Natives. More importantly, I provide detailed background on the history and development of these kinds of Native technologies, showing both the change and continuity from pre-contact times to the present. NativeTech is dedicated to disconnecting the term 'primitive' from peoples' perceptions of Native American technology and art."
Association of Science-Technology Centers
http://www.astc.org/
"Founded in 1973, the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) is a nonprofit association with over 500 members, composed of science centers and related institutions, including zoos, nature centers, aquaria, planetariums and space theaters, and natural history and children's museums. ASTC's membership includes over 400 science museums in 43 countries with a combined annual attendance of more than 90 million visitors in the United States alone. ASTC supports and stimulates excellence and innovation in science museums, and strengthens their capacity to serve as effective community resources in promoting public understanding of science and technology." The web site provides information about: annual conference; education; exhibits; jobs; youth; accessible practices; and science center travel guide.
Other Voices: Viewpoints on Technology
http://www.ibm.com/us/
"Other Voices is a frequently updated newsletter on computer technology and its uses. Feature Areas: Computers and Society; Business and the Network; Quantum Leaps."
Cambridge Museum of Technology
http://www.museumoftechnology.com/
"The Cambridge Museum of Technology is based in the Old Pumping Station with the original pumps and boilers and many other engines. There are a number of hands-on pumps, a printing room, a collection of early Cambridge wirelesses, instruments and other local artefacts. "
Journal of Educational Technology & Society
http://www.ifets.info/
"The journal focuses on issues related to developers of educational systems and educators who implement and manage such systems. The aim is to bring these two communities together and better understand each other."
Electrochemical Science and Technology Information Resource
http://electrochem.cwru.edu/estir/
This site provides links to electrochemistry sources including associations, publications, and educational programs. It also provides a great deal of scientific information about electrochemical topics, especially the chemistry of batteries and fuel cells.
Issues in Science and Technology
http://www.issues.org/
"Issues in Science & Technology is a forum for discussion of public policy related to science, engineering, and medicine. This includes policy for science (how we nurture the health of the research enterprise) and science for policy (how we use knowledge more effectively to achieve social goals), with emphasis on the latter."
Speech Technology Magazine
http://www.speechtechmag.com/
"The magazine for recognition technology users." This site is the online version of Speech Technology Magazine, focusing on issues related to advanced human interfaces.
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/
The EET is a large series of articles utilizing text, pictures, and video, focused on educational technology laid out in a manner similar to a more typical encyclopedia. It is published by San Diego State University.
Monte Jade Science and Technology Association
http://www.mjaa.net/
"Monte Jade Science and Technology Association was originated by a group of enthusiastic overseas Chinese and corporations who were among the best in the high technology industry in the San Francisco Bay Area. The initial driving force was to bring together the Bay Area's and Taiwan's Chinese professionals in the high-tech arena, with a vision in expanding the collaboration to a global level. The objective of Monte Jade Science and Technology Association is to promote the cooperation and the mutual flow of technology and investment between Taiwan and the U.S., in part echoing Taiwan's need for advanced technology transfer. The Association creates social and technical opportunities for professionals and corporations at both sides of the Pacific to share their valuable experiences in research, investment, and business. Following the Chinese tradition of inspiring future generations to excel beyond the forefathers, the Association also utilizes its resources to assist the new generation of professionals in learning the experiences of other members so as to promote the power of shared knowledges to the benefits of the Chinese high-tech communities of Taiwan and the U.S."
Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) Privacy Issues
http://www.cdt.org/privacy/guide/start/
The Center for Democracy and Technology is an organization that promotes democracy and constitutional liberties online and elsewhere. The CDT Privacy Guide contains various sections including a privacy guide with links to and explanations of legal rights, online privacy tips, and a privacy resource library.
DOE Pulse - Science and Technology Highlights from the DOE National Laboratories
http://www.ornl.gov/info/news/pulse/
"DOE Pulse highlights work being done at the Department of Energy's national laboratories." Find articles going back to 1998 on research on energy, environmental quality, and national security.
Bank Systems & Technology
http://www.banktech.com/
"Bank Systems + Technology delivers key information on the strategic use of technology for increased productivity and profitability" in the banking industry.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/
"In accordance with the mandate to study the "Transformation of Canada," the collection of the Canada Science and Technology Museum encompasses a broad cross-section of Canadian scientific and technological heritage. National in scope, this unique collection consists of artifacts, photographs, technical drawings, trade literature, and rare books, all of which are complemented and supported by library holdings of monographs and serials."
Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship
http://www.library.ucsb.edu/istl/
"ISTL publishes substantive material of interest to science and technology librarians. It serves as a vehicle for sci-tech librarians to share details of successful programs, materials for the delivery of information services, background information and opinions on topics of current interest, to publish research and bibliographies on issues in science and technology libraries, and to communicate in more depth than the STS-L mailing list."
Rehabtool.com Assistive Technology Newsletter
http://www.rehabtool.com/newsletter/
"A quarterly publication on Assistive Technology for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, healthcare professionals and special educators." The site posts recent developments in Assistive Technology, gives advice on adaptive equipment, and offers free accessibility software.
Manifest Technology
http://www.manifest-tech.com/
Discusses current PC technology and consumer electronics products. "This Manifest Technology site contains over a hundred articles and technical references by Douglas Dixon
to help make sense of multimedia technology, especially digital video editing and DVD authoring."
Council for Agricultural Science and Technology
http://www.cast-science.org/
"The mission of the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) is to identify food and fiber, environmental, and other agricultural issues and to interpret related scientific research information for legislators, regulators, and the media for use in public policy decision making." The CAST site has news, information about the organization, a list of publications, and links to related resources.
TekMom's Technology Buzzwords for Students
http://www.tekmom.com/buzzwords/
Did you hear a funny computer word and you don't know what it means? Check here to find the definition.
Berkeley Technology Law Journal
http://www.law.berkeley.edu/journals/btlj/
"The Berkeley Technology Law Journal ("BTLJ") is a student-run publication of the Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley. BTLJ began as the High Technology Law Journal, publishing its first issue in Spring 1986. The Journal covers emerging issues of law in the areas of intellectual property and biotechnology. BTLJ strives to keep judges, policymakers, practitioners, and the academic community abreast of the dynamic field of technology law."
Alliance for Technology Access
http://www.ataccess.org/
ATA is a network of assistive technology resource centers, developers, and organizations dedicated to providing "information and support services to children and adults with disabilities." Links to nationwide resource centers, vendors of adaptive equipment, FAQ, web accessible design, success stories, related WWW sites.
Society for the History of Technology
http://shot.press.jhu.edu/
The Society for the History of Technology (SHOT) "was formed in 1958 to encourage the study and teaching of the history of technology and its relations with society and culture." This site provides information about membership and its journal "Technology and Culture." It also includes links to SHOT special interest groups and related sites and a course syllabi in the history of technology.
4-H Youth Technology Leadership
http://4-h.org/index.php
If you are interested in an extra-curricular, team-based technology experience, this website gives you information on joining the 4-H technology team. Also, find information on internet safety and free e-mail resources.
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Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology
http://datalib.library.ualberta.ca/iassist/index.html
This website contains information on IASSIST – "an international organization of professionals working in and with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences."
Techterms.org: Computer and Technology Defined and Explained
http://www.techterms.com/
"The Tech Terms Dictionary is a constantly growing collection of computer and technology terms. Each definition is written in a way that is easy for the reader to understand and serves to explain the term, not just define it."
Computer Law Review and Technology Journal
http://www.smu.edu/csr/
" ...is an official publication of the Computer and Technology Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law."
Encyclopedia of Laser Physics and Technology
http://www.rp-photonics.com/encyclopedia.html
This is a freely accessible encyclopedia, explaining in-depth the terms and principles of topics such as laser physics, nonlinear optics, and fiber technology. The articles are arranged alphabetically by topic, and includes reference citations for further research.
The Journal of Science & Technology Law
http://www.bu.edu/law/scitech/
"The Journal of Science & Technology Law (the Journal)publishes the best practical scholarship from experts in the areas of biotechnology, computers and communications, intellectual property, technology transfer, and business law for technology-based companies. The Journal is an exclusively electronic journal, publishing only on CD-ROM and Lexis®-Nexis®. By publishing electronically, the Journal is able to provide reliable, up-to-date information from experts in the quickly changing legal fields of science and technology. The Journal is published by fifty second and third-year students from Boston University School of Law."
Campus Technology
http://www.campus-technology.com/index.asp
"Covers the use of technology in high schools, colleges, and universities."
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Language Learning & Technology
http://llt.msu.edu/
"Language Learning & Technology is a refereed journal that began publication in July 1997. The journal seeks to disseminate research to foreign and second language educators in the U.S. and around the world on issues related to technology and language education."
The Museum of Jurassic Technology
http://www.mjt.org/
"The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, California is an educational institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the public appreciation of the Lower Jurassic."
MagPortal.com: Magazine Articles on Science & Technology
http://www.MagPortal.com/c/sci/
A searchable, browsable directory of magazine articles on research, scientific thinking, and laboratories that are available online. Topics covered include: Biology & Life Sciences; Chemistry; Engineering; Environment & Geology; Future Trends; Mathematics; Paranormal & Hoaxes; Physics; Psychology; Space & Astronomy. Updated every few days.
Surface Mount Technology Association
http://www.smta.org/
"The Surface Mount Technology Association enables its members to achieve technological success in surface mount and companion technologies by providing education, training and access to knowledge." Its web site contains information about: membership, chapters, directories, books, education, mission, gazette, calendar, contact info, etc.
IEEE Journal of Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD)
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/guesthome.jsp
"Covering the area called Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD), and providing rapid access to the newest developments in the TCAD community. The complete archive is available online."
The Intellectual Property and Technology Forum at Boston College Law School
http://www.bciptf.org/
"The Forum is a legal publication dedicated to providing readers with rigorous, innovative scholarship, timely reporting, and ongoing discussion from the legal community concerning technology law and intellectual property."
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education through Technology, Media and Materials is a project of the U.S. Department of Education which "promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities." The site has online workshops for teachers, an online library, facilitated discussion, links to related sites, video profiles of successful programs and a mailing list.
Barkley's OASIS? Comprehensive Technology Glossary and Dictionary
http://www.oasismanagement.com/TECHNOLOGY/GLOSSARY/index.htm...
A glossary of computer-related acronyms and definitions. Easy to understand definitions of basic terms.
The Center for Democracy and Technology
http://www.cdt.org/
³The Center For Democracy and Technology is a non-profit public interest organization based in Washington DC. The Center's mission is to develop and advocate public policies that advance constitutional civil liberties and democratic values in new computer and communications technologies.² This site has the latest headlines concerning CDT, has positions concerning legislations dealing with computer and communications technologies.
Vietnamese Association for Computing, Engineering Technology and Science
http://www.vacets.org/
"VACETS was established in 1994 as a non-profit, non-political, professional and technical organization with the mission of providing a forum for engineers and scientists to exchange ideas and information, and to foster professional friendships." The web site has information on its missions, forums, activities, chapter, administrative committee, conferences, publications, etc.
American Society for Information Science and Technology
http://www.asis.org/
"ASIS has been the society for information professionals leading the search for new theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information since 1937. So we thought it appropriate to use this web to reflect that pioneering nature. ASIS's site won't just provide information about ASIS and its activities, although we certainly think that's an important function of the site. It will also be used to experiment with new ways of disseminating valuable information to professionals and scientists in the field and new ways for members of the information science community to interact." This site provides links to information regarding membership, conferences, publications, education, interest groups and policies. You can also search the site.
Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review
http://www.mttlr.org/html/home.html
"The Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review's primary purpose is to examine the tensions created by advances in computing, telecommunications, biotechnology, multimedia, networking, information and other technologies."
National Museum of Science and Technology leonardo da vinci
http://www.museoscienza.org/
"With its twenty-eight sections, from information technology to engines to astronomy, some 40 000 square metres of displays, and a massive 15 000 pieces in its collection, the "Leonardo da Vinci" National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan is one of the most important technical and scientific museums in the world."
The History of Women and Science, Health, and Technology: a Bibliographic Guide to the Professions and the Disciplines
http://womenst.library.wisc.edu/bibliogs/hws/hws.htm
Offers extensive bibliographies about women in science, including bibliographies of biographies, scientific views of women, feminist critiques of science, and works on women in every scientific discipline. Other topics include women's health, the history of home economics, and the impact of technology on women. Searchable.
E-Streams: Electronic reviews of Science & Technology References
http://www.e-streams.com/
E-STREAMS is a free, monthly electronic book review journal covering new titles in Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine and Science. Reviews are written by librarians for librarians. The reviews feature short tables of contents, a list of contributors, and bibliographic information.
Journal of Technology Education
http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/
"The Journal of Technology Education provides a forum for scholarly discussion on topics relating to technology education...In addition, the Journal publishes book reviews, editorials, guest articles, comprehensive literature reviews, and reactions to previously published articles." Past issues are fully available for downloading using the PDF format.
IT Business: Technology in Government
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/TechGovernment/News.as...
"Monthly national publication serving information systems and telecommunications professionals and management within the ministries and departments of federal, provincial and municipal governments in Canada, as well as crown corporations."
Information Technology Initiatives
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"The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Information Technology (IT) Initiatives Web site is an Internet-based resource that enables justice practitioners at all levels of government to access timely and useful information from information sharing and technology integration processes, initiatives, and technological developments. The Web site provides a wealth of helpful information, such as integration profiles for states, case studies, system descriptions and overviews, funding approaches, and models of integrated systems."
International Society for Technology in Education
http://www.iste.org/
"The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the largest teacher-based, nonprofit organization in the field of educational technology. Its mission is to help K-12 classroom teachers and administrators share effective methods for enhancing student learning through the use of new classroom technologies." Besides information about the organization, the site has teacher resources, including job postings in education technology.
Information Technology and Disabilities
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd.html
"A refereed journal devoted to the practical and theoretical issues surrounding the development and effective use of new and emerging technologies by computer users with disabilities. Founded by EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information), ITD will feature articles on issues affecting educators (K through college), librarians, adaptive technology trainers, rehabilitation counselors, human resources professionals, and developers of adaptive computer hardware and software products. In addition to refereed, in-depth feature articles on issues of concern to our target audience, ITD will feature a number of regular departments, each edited by an expert in the field. Information Technology and Disabilities is intended for educators, librarians, academic computing staff, job accommodations/human relations professionals, and others interested in new technology and its effective use by people with disabilities."
National Museum of Information Technology and Telecommunications
http://www.mnit.org.br/
"the National Museum of Information Technology and Telecommunications will put Brazil in the international circuit of important exhibits on the subject. ESPAÇODATA's project mixes the preservation of the historical memory of computers, telecommunications and information technologies, with the practical demonstration and the discussion of the importance of such technologies and their impact on the development of human society, particularly the Brazilian and the Latin-American ones."
OSTG | Open Source Technology Group
http://www.andover.net/
"OSTG is the leading network of technology sites for today's IT managers and development professionals. OSTG sites provide a unique combination of news, original articles, downloadable resources, and community forums to help IT managers, development professionals, and end-users make critical decisions about information technology products and services."
Technology and Young Children
http://www.techandyoungchildren.org/index.html
A terrific resource for parents and educators for exploring the positive and negative impact of technology in children's lives and for learning the "do's" and "don'ts" of using technology with children, offering everything from Best Educational Practices to Internet help with tutorials, good search engines, and web design tips.
Association of Information Technology Professionals
http://www.aitp.org/index.jsp
"AITP is the professional association comprised of career minded individuals who seek to expand their potential -- employers, employees, managers, programmers, and many others. The organization seeks to provide avenues for all their members to be teachers as well as students and to make contacts with other members in the IS field, all in an effort to become more marketable in rapidly changing, technological careers. " Web site includes list of special interest groups, publications information and discussion forums.
Technology Review
http://www.techreview.com/
"MIT's National Magazine of Technology and Policy." Offers free access to select articles from past issues (10/94 - present).
International Association for Management of Technology
http://www.iamot.org/
IAMOT "supports research and application projects, world wide, in cooperation with government or private organizations or in its own initiative, an association which encourages education in the field of Management of Technology, and acts as an information resource center in the field." The site offers papers, news update, and membership information.
Alliance for Public Technology
http://www.apt.org/
"The Alliance for Public Technology (APT) is a Washington, DC based nonprofit, tax exempt coalition of public interest groups and individuals whose goal is to foster broad access to affordable, usable information and communication services and technology. APT provides an effective grassroots voice for equitable and affordable access to the benefits of telecommunications technology in the Information Age. " This site provides links to information regarding conferences, newsletters, comments on current events (particularly the Telecommunications Act), House and Senate letters, publications, and related sites.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
http://www.aect.org/
"AECT is an international association for instructional technology and educational media professionals. Our mission is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use ofeducational technology and its application to the learning process." This site includes information about membership, professional development, and the Association's publications and archives.
The Richmond Journal of Law & Technology
http://law.richmond.edu/jolt/
"The first law review in the United States to be published exclusively online." Begun in 1995, this student-produced journal focuses on "the impact that computer-related and other emerging technologies have on the law."
History of Chemical Engineering & Chemical Technology
http://www.pafko.com/history//h_intro.html
Useful for non-chemists interested in the growth and development of chemical engineering as a profession. It includes a history of the industry, references to this century's contributions, a timeline of events, an extensive bibliography, and various special features and charts describing, for example, energy resources, nitrogen, growth of chemical engineering education and wages. Although not searchable, this resource has a useful table of contents and is easy to navigate. Appropriate resource for younger students.
Early Connections: Technology In Early Childhood Education
http://www.netc.org/earlyconnections/
"Learn what technology can and can't do in the education of young children. Early Connections provides research-based information and resources for those who work with children ages eight and younger."
Hanging Ten
http://www.exploratorium.edu/theworld/surfing/index.html
Find out how rain, wind, and tides affect surfing. Learn about the physics of surfing.
ABLEDATA
http://www.abledata.com/
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, ABLEDATA can put you in touch with assistive technology vendors and offers a wide variety of resources for people with disabilities including the blind and the deaf. This is not a commercial service, but provides information about products.
NIST Chemistry WebBook
http://webbook.nist.gov/
"The NIST WebBook will provide access to the full array of data compiled and distributed by NIST under the Standard Reference Data Program. The NIST Chemistry WebBook contains: Thermochemical data for over 6000 organic and small inorganic compounds; Enthalpy of formation; Enthalpy of combustion; Heat capacity;Entropy;Phase transition enthalpies and temperatures;Vapor pressure; Reaction thermochemistry data for over 9000 reactions;Enthalpy of reaction;Free energy of reaction;IR spectra for over 8700 compounds;Mass spectra for over 12,000 compounds;UV/Vis spectra for over 400 compounds;Electronic and vibrational spectra for over 4000 compounds; Constants of diatomic molecules (spectroscopic data) for over 600 compounds; Ion energetics data for over 16,000 compounds; Thermophysical property data for 33 fluids; You can search for data on specific compounds in the Chemistry WebBook based on name, chemical formula, CAS registry number, molecular weight, chemical structure, or selected ion energetics and spectral properties."
Department of Energy Pulse
http://www.ornl.gov/info/news/pulse/
Highlights cutting-edge research in science, energy, national security, environmental quality and technologies generated by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science and its national laboratories.
Tech Maven: Business Week online
http://www.businessweek.com/technology/wildstrom.htm
Tech Maven provides useful product reviews, rating and pricing information and advice on both Mac and PC platforms. The "news" section "takes you to the Business Week Online Computer Room, a browsable archive containing most of the computer coverage from Business Week magazine for the past several months." The site includes a search function for assisting in finding product information/reviews. This site is frame-based.
TED: Ideas worth spreading
http://www.ted.com/
Presents TED conference talks and performances that explore new ideas and solutions to big problems. Presenters are often well-known authorities in their field. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design.
iCivilEngineer
http://www.icivilengineer.com/
"iCivilEngineer is a web directory which exclusively indexes and catalogs web sites of civil engineering knowledge and technology. It covers all disciplines of civil engineering. Of most interest are tutorials, feature technical articles, university lecture notes, online full text papers, real-world engineering project information and web based new media."
National Federation of the Blind
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Default.asp
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the blind help themselves. The NFB provides job training and placement services, seminars for parents of blind children, specialized assistance programs, college scholarships, and the latest computer technology for the blind. This site contains a detailed description of the NFB's services, links to various support organizations, information on job placement services, a bibliography of pertinent literature and a list of libraries devoted to the needs of blind people.
Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering & Mathmatics
http://www.awsem.org/
"Begun in 1994 as a project of the Saturday Academy in Portland, Oregon, Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, or AWSEM, brings together parents, educators and women professionals in science-related fields to kindle and support young women¹s interest in science, engineering, mathematics and technology (SEMT)."
ASIS Bulletin
http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/
"The American Society for Information Science's primary means of maintaining regular contact with its membership regarding ASIS activities; a vehicle for sharing news and information regarding developments in the fields of information science and technology, including policy and political developments; and an avenue for publishing opinions and quality, brief articles on timely, controversial, or non-research developments in the information science field."
Frequent Flyer
http://www.frequentflyer.oag.com/
Montly travel information including articles about cities and other travel destinations, safety, health, fitness, and technology. Also includes news about the major airlines and available promotional offers.
New Scientist
http://www.newscientist.com/
"New Scientist is the world's best weekly news magazine devoted to science and technology and their impact on the world and the way we live. "
TAP Junior
http://cs-www.cs.yale.edu/homes/tap/tap-junior.html
Are you a young woman who loves computing? TAP Junior describes programs, organizations and activities that will encourage you to excel in science and technology. It even lists software, games and websites designed especially for young girls.
SJSU virtual museum
http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/Museum/aamenu.html
This museum shows the history of Mathematics, Science, and Technology.
Pathways to School Improvement
http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/
Pathways synthesizes research, policy, and best practices on issues critical to educators engaged in school improvement, such as assessment, at-risk students, family & community, instruction, leadership, literacy, mathematics & science, policy, professional development, and technology in education, as well as access to archived favorites.
Educause: 7 Things You Should Know About Series
http://www.educause.edu/7ThingsYouShouldKnowAboutSeries/7495
"The EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative's (ELI's) 7 Things You Should Know About... series provides concise information on emerging learning technologies and related practices. Each brief focuses on a single technology or practice."
technovelgy.com; where science meets fiction
http://www.technovelgy.com/
Explore the inventions and ideas of science fiction writers at Technovelgy (that's tech-novel-gee!) - over 1,440 are available. Use the Timeline of Science Fiction Invention or the alphabetic Glossary of Science Fiction Technology to see them all, look for the category that interests you, or browse by favorite author / book. Browse more than 1,340 Science Fiction in the News and Beyond Technovelgy articles.
Pop!Casts
http://www.poptech.org/popcasts/
Leading thinkers and contributors to Pop!Tech, an annual technology conference, share their ideas on topics like renewable energy, genetically modified foods, and social networking. Includes talks with Clay Shirky, Richard Dawkins, and Brian Fagan, among others.
The Computer Information Center
http://www.compinfo-center.com/
"Hardware, software, computers and communications are featured on these pages. The Computer Information Center is a one-stop independent information service focused on the needsof users and buyers of computer and communications products and technology. Here you can find much of the information you need on the computer and communications industries, including local sources of supply, support and service."
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