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Anatomy & Physiology
Free Medical Journals
"The Free Medical Journals Site was created to promote the free availability of full text medical journals on the Internet."
Karolinka Institutet
One of Europe's largest medical universities. Check out their Biomedical Links, Medical Images, and Diseases & Disorders section.
Scirus
The “most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet,” and a great place to find scholarly scientific information.
Structure of the Human Body
Choose from Resources on the right, such as Master Muscle List. From Loyola University Medical School.
WinkingSkull.com
A "free, interactive resource for medical students and people interested in science" that features "state-of-the-art illustrations of human anatomy."
Anthropology
AnthroBase
A “multilingual, searchable database of articles, theses, essays, reports, conference papers, field-notes etc., written by anthropologists and others with an interest in social and cultural diversity.” Includes an online dictionary.
Anthropology Biography Web
Biographies of over 800 "people who have influenced anthropology in some way." Created and maintained by Minnesota State University.
Anthropology in the News
Selected and maintained by Texas A&M University.
Anthropology Tutorials
Information on biological and cultural anthropology. Includes quizzes, flashcards, glossaries, and related websites. Maintained by a professor at Palomar College.
Art
Art Cyclopedia
Guide to great art on the internet. Many ways to search, including artist’s name, title of work, and museum.
Art History Resources on the Web
Compiled by a Professor at Sweet Briar College. From prehistoric art to contemporary art.
Internet Resources for Art History
Includes image sites and dictionaries of art. Maintained by the University of Delaware.
Timeline of Art History
A chronological, geographical, and thematic exploration of the history of art from around the world, as illustrated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Web Gallery of Art
A virtual museum and searchable database of European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods (1100-1850), currently containing over 17.300 reproductions.
Biology
General
Biology Online
Searchable article collection on subjects ranging from biotechnology to microbiology. Includes an online dictionary and tutorials.
Free Medical Journals
"The Free Medical Journals Site was created to promote the free availability of full text medical journals on the Internet."
PLoS Biology
"A peer-reviewed open-access journal published by the Public Library of Science."
Scirus
The “most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet,” and a great place to find scholarly scientific information.
Biotechnology
Council for Biotechnology Information
Collection of reports and studies about agricultural and food biotechnology, created by leading biotechnology companies and trade associations.
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
A “national resource for molecular biology information.” Includes literature databases, molecular databases, and current research.
Microbiology
EPA Microbiology
Site that “provides access to microbiology related information that has been developed or managed by the Environmental Protection Agency.” Includes online publications and images.
Microbes.info
Website “designed to bring useful and interesting microbiology informational resources to you.” Check out the articles section for research information, and news section for information on “hot topics” such as anthrax and mad cow disease.
Zoology
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Species
Find technical info about plants and animal species, updates on legislation and policy regarding species management, details about species conservation status, and an image library and wildlife factsheets.
Broadcasting / Communications
Alternet.org
Promotes and provides support for alternative news sources. Produced by the Independent Media Institute.
Encyclopedia of Television
Includes "more than 1,000 original essays from more than 250 contributors and examines specific programs and people, historic moments and trends, major policy disputes and such topics as violence, tabloid television and the quiz show scandal." From the Museum of Broadcast Communications.
Fine Cut Films
Beginner level instruction on writing, shooting, and editing for television and film. Clearly written and illustrated, with the occasional bit of humor about the realities of production.
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Free access to more than 7,000 hours of digitized radio and television content; searchable.
Online Communication Studies Resources
A large list of online resources, organized by topics such as advertising, film, and journalism. From University of Iowa.
Television Production
Online textbook with over 70 chapters ("modules") covering every step of television production, both field and studio.
Business
General
Annualreports.com
Online access to annual reports and 10K reports of companies traded on the U.S. stock exchanges, including most of the Fortune 500. Also check individual company websites.
Basic Business Statistics
This comprehensive, 19 chapter online text provides an easy-to-understand introduction to all business statistics.
BigCharts
An easy-to-use investment research site, including various tools such as dynamic charts, quotes, industry analyses, as well as market news and commentary.
CNN Money
“Top” lists include links to Fortune 500 and other respected rankings. Organized by subject as well as a general tab for rankings.
Doing Business
Compares laws and regulations across 175 business economies.
Hoovers
Industry profiles and business by classification (public/private), geography, and industry.
Yahoo! Finance
One-stop online source for investor information including market summaries, statistics, and financial news.
Small Business
Business.Gov
The official business resource website of the U.S. government, with a particular focus on small business laws and regulations.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
In particular, refer to their section Statistics & Research under Tools for factual information on small businesses.
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE)
An organization comprised of government officials, directors of small business development centers, and academics, this site provides access to a number of white papers that may be helpful to students doing research on small business and other entrepreneurial topics.
Other
Center for Women’s Business Research
An up-to-date and comprehensive source for statistics on women business owners, a fast-growing segment of the business community.
Career Information
General
Academic and Career Information Center (Kansas State University)
CareerBuilder Advice & Resources
Career Development and Counseling Center (Middlesex Community College)
Career Onestop (U.S. Department of Labor)
Career Voyages (U.S. Dept of Labor and U.S. Dept of Education)
Exploring Career Information (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Job-Related Web Searches (75-page link list from Russell Library)
JobWeb (National Association of Colleges and Employers)
Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Connecticut
Career Express (CT Department of Labor)
Connecticut Career Paths (CT Department of Labor)
Connecticut Occupational Statistics (CT Dept of Labor)
CTMentor (Board of Governors for Higher Education, State of CT)
Higher Education: Building Connecticut's Workforce (CT Dept of Labor)
InternHere.com (Connecticut & Massachusetts employers and CBIA: Connecticut Business and Industry Association)
Job and Career Connection (CT Department of Labor)
Myth vs. Facts: Jobs, the Economy and Doing Business in Connecticut (CT Bus. & Industry Assoc.)
Cover Letters & Resumes (from the OWL at Purdue)
Cover Letters 1: Quick Tips
Cover Letters 2: Preparing to Write a Cover Letter
Cover Letters 3: Writing Your Cover Letter
Resume Design
Resume Presentation
Resumes 1: Introduction to Resumes
Resumes 2: Resume Sections
Chemistry
ACS (American Chemical Society) Periodic Table
Interactive periodic table which includes elemental data, groups, electron configuration, and properties of each element.
Chem1 Virtual Textbook
"A reference text for general chemistry."
Chemical Heritage Foundation
A research collection that “documents the history and heritage of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies, and industries.” Check out their online publications and explore chemical history section.
Chemical Information
U.S. National Library of Medicine’s database of “over 380,000 chemicals, synonyms, structures, regulatory list information, and links to other databases.”
ChemSpider
A search engine of over 20 million unique chemical structures and associated properties. Services include predicting molecular properties, converting between chemical data formats, and naming of chemical structures.
ChemTube3D - Interactive 3D Organic Reaction Mechanisms
Provides "interactive 3D animations for some of the most important organic reactions covered during an undergraduate chemistry degree with supporting information on reactivity and spectroscopy."
The Periodic Table of Videos
Collection of video clips and live demonstrations covering the properties and usage of elements in the periodic table.
Scirus
The “most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet,” and a great place to find scholarly scientific information.
Computer Information Systems
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
One of the largest professional associations in this field, their site offers a treasure-trove of information on careers in computing as well as access to online magazines and articles of interest.
Computer User
Information on the latest technology tools and trends as well as an online computer dictionary.
Linuxtopia
Free online Linux technical books and tutorials.
Microsoft – Developer Centers
Organized by specific products (such as Visual C++) and technologies, this site includes code samples, community links, technical articles and documentation, upcoming events, and much more.
Virtual Computer Library
A gateway to information resources regarding computers and information technology.
Whatis?.com
In addition to the online dictionary, check out the links to Quick References and White Papers.
Criminal Justice / Legal Resources
Criminal Justice
CT Uniform Crime Reports
The CT Department of Public Safety provides access to publications and summary data from Crime In Connecticut -- the annual publication of the Connecticut Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, maintained by the Connecticut State Police Crime Analysis Unit.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Visit their For Researchers section for crime statistical reports and a special section for Students that links to a number of other research publications.
Pew Center on the States
The Center "conducts ground-breaking research in many areas of critical importance to state policymakers." Scroll down to Research Topics. Of particular interest, under 'Corrections and Public Safety', their report, One in 31: The Long Reach of American Corrections.
U.S. Department of Justice – Bureau of Justice Statistics
Statistics on crime, criminal offenders, federal justice system, and more. Refer also to their Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics maintained by the University at Albany and Federal Justice Statistics Resource Center maintained by the Urban Institute.
U.S. Department of Justice – National Criminal Justice Reference Service
An extensive federally-funded web resource providing justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
Legal Resources
American Bar Association
Refer to the Issues Resources section of this site for statistics. Also, LawInfo provides resources from a consumer perspective on various legal topics.
Connecticut Law by Subject
This site maintained by the Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Libraries, is a great jumping off point for students as each subject includes a detailed research guide.
Connecticut Rules of Court, Federal & State
The U.S. District Court for the State of Connecticut provides access to information about the court and its operations such as the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Court’s Local Rules.
FindLaw
Provides a comprehensive set of legal resources geared for the general public, law student, as well as legal professionals. Under the 'For the Public' tab, review a number of legal topics including accidents and injuries, family law, and more. Under the 'For Legal Professionals' tab, search for cases and codes, federal and state laws, forms and contracts, and other resources organized by practice area.
U.S. Copyright Office
In addition to a primer on copyright issues, you can search copyright records, register a work, access statistical reports, and review copyright law and policy.
USA.gov - Laws & Regulations
General reference source for federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Economics
Economic Policy Institute
Statistical and analytical reports on issues within four general areas – living standards & labor markets; government & the economy; trade & globalization, and education. Also, refer to Economic Indicators.
Federal Reserve System
See especially Economic Research & Data and Publications.
TreasuryDirect (U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt)
Information on Federal Investments; State and Local Government Securities; the Trust Funds Program; the Federal Borrowings Program; Securities Liquidations and Proceeds; and data on the Public Debt.
U.S. Census Bureau: Economic Indicators
Provides an array of current and historical economic indicators.
U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Economy at a Glance
Key economic indicators by state as well as access to detailed statistics.
U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook
The online version should be available soon but, for now, access information on the Manufacturing and Services sectors as well as other industry, trade, and economic data published by the International Trade Administration.
Education
General
College Board
Compare colleges, careers, and majors. Locate sources for college funding.
Digest of Education Statistics
Published by the NCES, this publication provide a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of American education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school.
Educator's Reference Desk
Resource guides on a variety of educational topics, 2,000+ lesson plans organized by subject, links to online education information, and a question-answer archive.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Federally-supported teaching and learning resources.
Library of Education Research
A site maintained by UCLA providing access to reports produced by major university-based education research centers, largely funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
“Located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, the NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.”
SERC (formerly Special Education Resource Center)
Refer to Information Resources.
Early Childhood Education
American Academy of Pediatrics
Chockfull of resources and information. Tip: search under Health Topics tab.
Child & Family Web Guide
Maintained by Tufts University, the WebGuide is a directory that “evaluates, describes, and provides links to hundreds of sites containing child development research and practical advice” from early child development through adolescence.
ChildTrends.org
A one-stop for the latest national trends and research on key indicators and issues related to child and youth well-being.
State of the World’s Children
Each year, UNICEF examines a key issue affecting children worldwide.
Engineering
Materials Research Society: The Materials Gateway
Includes research papers, career information, and other publications.
Environmental Science
General
EarthTrends
Maintained by the World Resources Institute, this site organizes information into Research Topics, which each include databases, data tables, country profiles, and maps. Also check out the Information Guides and News section.
Earth Portal
A "comprehensive resource for timely, objective, science-based information about the environment." Includes Earth News and the Encyclopedia of Earth.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
News, publications, laws and regulations, an online glossary, and more from the U.S. federal agency responsible for “the implementation of federal laws designed to protect the environment.”
NASA Earth Observatory
A freely accessible collection of "new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet" with a "focus is on Earth’s climate and environmental change."
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Take a look at the Resource Kit for databases, manuals, and other information organized by topic. Also go to the online publications, which include reports, atlases, periodicals, and newsletters.
Astronomy
AstronomyOnline.org
Includes sections on observational astronomy, basic science, astronomical instruments, solar system, stellar astronomy, galaxy, cosmology, astrobiology, exoplanets, and astrophotography.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Includes the latest NASA news, information about its missions, and image and video galleries, as well as a Student Center with resources and research assistance.
Geology
Earth Revealed
"A video instructional series on geology for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 26 half-hour video programs and coordinated books."
National Atlas: Geology Chapter
Interactive geologic maps of the U.S. Also includes specialized maps such as hazard maps (landslides, earthquakes, and volcanoes), energy and mineral resources maps, and technical maps of the Earth’s magnetic field.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Check out their Publications, Newsroom, and Science Topics for research information.
Oceanography
A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems
Estimation and visualization of "the global impact humans are having on the ocean's ecosystems," from the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS).
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Website of the federal agency which is “focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.” Includes current news and research.
General & Reference
Dictionaries:
Infomine: Scholarly Internet Resource Collections
A virtual library aimed at college-level researchers.
Intute
A “free online service providing you with access to the very best Web resources for education and research.” Sites selected and maintained by subject specialists from UK universities.
Librarians' Internet Index
20,000 high-quality websites carefully selected, described, and organized by librarians. This is kept up to date and is easy to search.
RefDesk.com
An all-purpose reference tool for general facts and figures.
Geography
CensusScope
An “easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends.” Includes demographic maps as well as trend charts and rankings.
GeoData
Online U.S. and local maps and geographic data.
National Geographic Society
Check out the Map Machine and People and Places.
Government
Local - Connecticut
Connecticut Legislative Index
Includes a directory of all members of the legislature, the committees, the rules, in general, how the CT legislature works.
General Statutes of Connecticut
Searchable by date and subject. From the Connecticut State Library.
Public & Special Acts
Searchable by date and subject. From the Connecticut State Library.
Register and Manual
Maintained by the Secretary of the State's Office.
Federal
U.S. Census Bureau
The “leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.” Check out these sections:
U.S. Department of Commerce – Economics and Statistics Administration
Documents, analyzes, and reports on U.S. economic and social change. Take a look at Economic Indicators, which includes timely releases of the key economic indicators from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Center for Disease Control
A credible online source for health information on a variety of topics. Check out Data & Statistics, as well as:
U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics
The “principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics.” Check out the following sections:
USA.Gov
Access to government agencies and information organized by topic. Of particular interest are the County and City Data Book and Data and Statistics.
U.S. General Services Administration
Use the Consumer Action Website – Federal Citizen Information Center to find helpful hints on various consumer topics as well as a resource directory of consumer protection offices and Better Business Bureaus.
Health
CAPHIS: Consumer & Patient Health Information Section
Consumer and patient health information from the Medical Library Association. Very well annotated sites.
Drug Information Portal
Search for drug information by name or category. Provided by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
Free Medical Journals
"The Free Medical Journals Site was created to promote the free availability of full text medical journals on the Internet."
Healthfinder
A Gateway Consumer Health Information Web Site from the United States Government. In English and Spanish. Also check out the Office of Minority Health for useful statistics.
HealthNet: Connecticut Consumer Health Information Network
Maintained by UConn Health Center. Includes links to medical news, research resources, and consumer health information.
MedlinePlus
A goldmine of information from the National Library of Medicine. Includes access to some medical journal articles as well as extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. Users can browse information in multiple languages.
Middlesex Hospital: Online Cancer Resources
Authoritative information from the medical library of Middletown's Middlesex Hospital.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on complementary and alternative medicine. Search by health topic, disease/condition, treatment/therapy.
NIH Office of Science Education
Includes news, educational resources, and career information.
PLoS Medicine
"A peer-reviewed open-access journal published by the Public Library of Science."
PubMed: National Library of Medicine
PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 17 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources.
Scirus
The “most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet,” and a great place to find scholarly scientific information.
World Health Organization - Health Topics
An A-Z list of important medical topics in the US and globally.
History
World
Internet Sourcebook
Maintained by a professor at Fordham University, this site contains organized links to online texts. See both the Ancient and the Medieval sections.
World Digital Library
Access to “significant primary materials from cultures around the world, including manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films, prints, photographs, architectural drawings, and other significant cultural materials.”
U.S.
American Memory
A “digital record of American history” created and maintained by the Library of Congress. Includes writing, sound recordings, images, prints, maps, and sheet music.
AMDOCS: Documents for the Study of American History
Links to online documents, organized by time period.
History Matters - The U.S. Survey Course on the Web
Includes links to primary documents as well as information on using primary sources.
Connecticut
Connecticut's Heritage Gateway
"The Connecticut Humanities Council created this comprehensive directory of the state’s history resources for teachers, students, researchers and others who want to better understand the world around them through the stories of our past."
20th century Europe
EuroDocs: Primary Historical Documents from Western Europe
Online historical documents maintained by Brigham Young University.
Internet Modern History Sourcebook
Collection of primary historical documents for both Europe and the Americas.
Human Services
Administration on Aging
See resources found under the Professional tab and Statistics on the Aging Population.
The Future of Children
Supported by centers within Princeton University and The Brookings Institution, the site offers online access to The Future of Children journal as well as quality research studies on issues affecting children and families.
Urban Institute
An independent non-partisan research organization dedicated to improving the social, civic, and economic well-being of Americans through research and advocacy. Click on Research for the most recent publications and/or search by author or topic.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Their site provides access to a number of fact sheets and statistical reports as well as links to other pertinent government agencies such as:
International
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) World Factbook
Country profiles including statistics on geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
International Trade Administration (U.S. Department of Commerce)
Find export data on businesses, industries, and major markets and other trade statistics.
Library of Congress – Country Studies
Similar to the CIA World Factbook.
Organization for Economic and Cooperation Development (OECD)
A membership resource organization of about 30 countries, the OECD has been “one of the world's largest and most reliable sources of comparable statistics, and economic and social data.” Check out their detailed country profiles.
U.S. Census Bureau – International Data Base
Demographic data, world population reports, and country rankings.
The World Bank
Check out Countries & Regions and Data & Research.
World Digital Library
Access to “significant primary materials from cultures around the world, including manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films, prints, photographs, architectural drawings, and other significant cultural materials.”
Language
BBC: Languages
Resources for learning French, German, Spanish, and Italian, including sound files, vocabulary lists, quizzes, and cultural notes. Also includes limited resources for other languages such as Welsh, Portuguese, Chinese, and Japanese. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Livemocha
Livemocha blends self-paced lessons, a vibrant community, and interactive tools to help you talk to the world.
Mango Languages
Helps you learn beginning conversation in 12 different languages.
Literature
Electronic Poetry Center
Great resource for contemporary and modern poetry.
Intute - English
A national team of subject specialists from the UK find and review web resources.
Poets.org
Includes thousands of poems as well as poet biographies, essays, and interviews. A treasure trove for poetry.
Mathematics
General
Ask Dr. Math
A “question and answer service for math students.” Users can browse or search for answers, or ask a question via a web form.
The Math Forum
“The leading online resource for improving math learning, teaching, and communication.” Includes online tools, resources, help, and a student center. From Drexel University.
Math Vids
Free online video lessions, lectures, and tutorials.
Math Words and Some Other Words of Interest
Alphabetical index of words related to the study of math. Can be browsed or searched.
S.O.S. Mathematics
A “free resource for math review material from Algebra to Differential Equations” maintained by math professors.
Practice (questions, exercises, games, and quizzes)
AAA Math
A “comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons” and practices, organized by subject.
Accuplacer Practice
A series of self assessment module quizzes designed to prepare users for the Accuplacer test. From Test Prep Review.
Algebra 1 Worksheets
Contains worksheets of exercises on the mechanics of algebra.
CoolMath.com
Includes online games, puzzles, lessons, and study tips. Also has a dictionary and calculators (including graphing calculators).
Professional Associations
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC)
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges of Connecticut (MATYCONN)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
New England Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (NEMATYC)
Study Aids
MathPower.com
Tips on studying math, note-taking, dealing with math anxiety, and identifying your learning style.
Math Study Skills Self Survey
Designed to “help you review your current study habits and perhaps learn new ones.” Survey originally created by a professor at Middle Tennessee State University.
Online Learning Styles Inventory
Includes explanations and helpful hints. Created by North Carolina State University.
Online Learning Styles Site
Created to help students identify their learning style and develop productive learning strategies. Maintained by Diablo Valley College.
Study Strategies
Tutorials and exercises in developing effective study skills and strategies. Maintained by the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Music
Essentials of Music
An introduction to classical music, featuring eras, composers, and a glossary. Includes almost 200 musical excerpts in RealPlayer format to illustrate the eras and composers.
Internet Resources for Music
A good list of music sites, organized by starting points, topics, and associations, maintained by the library at the University of Delaware.
Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing
American Optometric Association
Includes information on eye health by topic, as well as updated optometric news.
EyeMDLink
Maintained by board-certified ophthalmologists, this website contains information about eye conditions, procedures, and specialties, organized by topic.
Eye Resources in the Internet
A comprehensive list of sites on vision and ophthalmology. Compiled by the Association of Vision Science Librarians, and maintained by the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa.
National Eye Institute
Check out the Health Information section for research about diseases and disorders, eye care, and basic anatomy.
New York Online Access to Health – Eye
Information on eye health and vision, maintained by New York librarians and health professionals.
Philosophy
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Hundreds of articles featuring "detailed, scholarly information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy." Maintained by two philosophy professors and a team of volunteer specialists.
The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Provides high-quality scholarship on a variety of topics relevant to the human condition. All entries, and updates to entries, are rigorously refereed prior to publication on the Web.
Physics
engAPPLETS
Java Applets for beginning engineering or physics students. Covers fluid dynamics, statics, and dynamics. Developed by Virginia Tech and funded by the National Science Foundation.
Physics Central
Created and maintained by the American Physical Society (APS), this website contains articles, images, news, and more.
PhysLink
A “comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference web site.” Of particular interest is the Reference section, which includes a glossary, materials safety datasheets, and fundamental physics constants.
Scirus
The “most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet,” and a great place to find scholarly scientific information.
Political Science
American National Election Studies (ANES) Guide to Public Opinion and Electoral Behavior
Opinion surveys of public attitudes, electoral behavior, and choice in American politics.
The American Presidency Project
Extensive coverage of both historical and current information on United States presidencies, including speeches, official papers, executive orders, proclamations, news conferences, press briefings, and much more.
The Federal Register
Provides access to the official text of federal laws, Presidential documents, and historical election results (via the U.S. Electoral College).
Governing Sourcebook
An authoritative resource for data about the states and the largest U.S. municipalities organized by categories such as revenue, spending, employment, technology trends, and health insurance coverage. Search by region or category.
Office of the Clerk: U.S. House of Representatives
Official links to House Floor Proceeding and Congressional schedules; records of proceedings; overviews of the legislative process and rules and procedures; financial disclosure reports; committee and membership directories; and more. See also the official websites of the Senate and House.
Psychology
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Check out Resources for Families (includes Facts for Families brochures) and information on careers within the field.
American Psychological Association
Refer to their Psychology Topics– each topic guide includes links to articles, book titles, websites, and other resources.
PsychScholar
Look under Budding Psychological Scholars for excellent links, study aids, and tutorials.
Radiology
eMedicine – Radiology
Online medical articles on a variety of radiology topics.
Free Medical Journals
"The Free Medical Journals Site was created to promote the free availability of full text medical journals on the Internet."
RadiologyChannel
Information about radiological procedures, maintained the board-certified physicians.
Scirus
The “most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet,” and a great place to find scholarly scientific information.
Science
NIH Office of Science Education
Includes news, educational resources, and career information.
PLoS: Public Library of Science
Articles from a "a nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource."
Science.gov
Access to over 40 scientific databases and 200 million pages of science information. Made possible by 18 U.S. government science organizations within 14 federal agencies.
Science Blogs
A portal "featuring the leading bloggers from a wide array of scientific disciplines."
ScienceResearch.com
A "free, publically available deept web search engine" which gathers "the most relevant results from over 300 authoritative science and technology collections."
Scirus
The “most comprehensive science-specific search engine on the Internet,” and a great place to find scholarly scientific information.
WorldWideScience.org
The "global science gateway" providing "one-stop searching of global science resources." Developed and maintained by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI).
Sociology
American Sociological Association
Refer to their Research Briefs as well as the links to large-scale datasets available for public use.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Site includes news, interactive tools, resources divided by theme, community and worldwide information, documents, statistics, and more.
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