Research Guide: LCC Library Resources for Science (pdf)
Use this to begin your LCC Science research.
Provides information tools and hyperlinks to credible &
reliable resources.
The American
Association for the Advancement of Science
The AAAS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to
advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader,
spokesperson and professional association. AAAS publishes the journal
Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and
spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science
worldwide.
The National Science Foundation
The NSF provides opportunities for research and education funding in all
areas of science and engineering. Their website offers a wealth of
science information and resources.
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Anatomy:
Human Anatomy Online
Over 100 illustrations of the human body with thousands of descriptive
links.
Astronomy:
Fox Park Public Observatory
This observatory sponsored by the Capital Area Astronomy Association is
located right in Pottervile, Michigan. There are public viewing nights
twice a month. Directions available on the website as well as many
interesting astronomy links.
Mars Exploration Rover
Mission
This site captures the wonder and beauty of current space exploration of
our Mars Exploration Rover Mission. FirstGov and NASA have teamed with
the Jet Propulsion Lab in California to make the latest press releases
and incredible images available. Check it out!
NASA Homepage
Information about NASA projects and outer space happenings, such as
eclipses.
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Biology:
Animal Diversity Web
An online database of animal natural history,
distribution, classification, and conservation biology
created by the University of Michigan.
Biology Project
Text and tutorials to help college students succeed in biology
courses.
ICTV Virus Database
The Universal Virus Database of the
International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses.
Kimball's Biology Pages
An online reference manual designed for introductory
biology students.
Major Biomes of the World
Information on the distribution and nature of
the world's major biomes.
National Center for
Infectious Diseases
Infectious disease index. This portion of the CDC site remains posted for
archive purposes only.
All the Virology on the WWW
Comprehensive links to virology websites, including "The Big Picture Book
of Viruses."
Tree of Life Web Project
The Tree of Life Web Project is an online database that compiles
information about biodiversity and the evolutionary relationships of all
organisms. Content for the project is compiled collaboratively by hundreds of
biologists and amateur contributors from all over the world. The project is
non-profit, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the University of
Arizona.
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Chemistry:
Chemistry.org
Developed by the American Chemical Society,
this site includes links to a broad range
of Internet sites on chemistry.
Chemistry Webercises
Directory
Chemistry Professor, Steven Murov, of Modesto Community
College has developed a linkable directory to relevant chemistry
websites. Updated quarterly.
NIST Chemistry WebBook
Chemical information searchable in several ways such as formula, name,
molecular weight. etc.
The Visual Elements Periodic Table
Visual Elements is an arts and science collaborative project supported by
the Royal Society of Chemistry which aims to explore and reflect upon
the diversity of elements that comprise matter in as unique and
innovative a manner as possible.
WebElements
An interactive website based on the periodic table of elements.
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Computer:
Ethics in Computing
A great comprehensive site dedicated to ethics and how it relates to
computer use administered by Dr. Edward F. Gehringer at North Carolina
State University. This site is basically an amalgamated list of sites
related to the topic.
Free
On-Line Dictionary of Computing
Dictionary of acronyms, architectures, history, jargon, languages,
theories, and anything, to do with computing and the Internet.
Nanotechnology:
Customized links to LCC Library Resources & Evaluated
Websites
LCC Library Catalog - Nanotechnology Subject Search
When looking at the list of library resources, click on the picture of the
book cover listed to access the table of contents, summary, book
reviews, and sometimes even read chapter excerpts.
LCC Library ProQuest research databases; articles about Nanotechnology
Only available for
current LCC students & employees;
from off-campus you'll be asked to identify yourself with your LCC
TUID (Tech ID) and password.
This link has almost 4,000 articles from scholarly journals, magazines,
newspapers, reference/reports, and trade publications; including
dissertations.
LCC Library Thomson Gale research databases; articles ABOUT
Nanotechnology
Only available for current LCC students & employees; from off-campus
you'll be asked to identify yourself with your LCC TUID (Tech ID) and
password.
This link has over 10,000 articles from academic journals, magazines,
newspapers, reference/encyclopedias, and multi-media (images &
podcasts).
LCC Library full text online periodicals with word "nanotechnology" in
title
Online periodical titles available through campus subscription research
databases. Access to the full text is only available for current LCC
students & employees; from off-campus you'll be asked to identify yourself
with your LCC TUID (Tech ID) and password.
LCC Science-oriented databases available via Library website
Choose Science / Technology from the Subjects dropdown menu to access LCC science-oriented databases.
About Nanotechnology
History, and info for the general reader as well as for the
technical reader. Along with FAQ's and nanoscience applications.
ACS
Nanotation
The American Chemical Society's destination for nanoscience and
nanotechnology news, highlights, and community.
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Physics:
HyperPhysics
Information and exercises for a wide range of physics topics.
Zona Land
This site provides an introduction to physics through 100 key
definitions.
Science Education:
Teacher and Counselor Resources (for Grades K-8)
Provided by the College of Science Department of Physics at Purdue
University. Contains many links to resources providing information and
activities for K-8 science students and teachers.
Exploring & Collecting History
Online
Cataloguing, annotating, and reviewing sites on the history of science,
technology, and medicine.
Mel
(Michigan eLibrary) Science Education Websites
Newton's Apple
Background information, quizzes and activities from the PBS show.
Teachers Helping Teachers
Teacher-contributed tips, including science activities.
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Weather:
National Weather Service
Describes Lansing, MI area weather with an
at-a-glance & detailed 7-day forecast, also radar & satellite images.
Weather Underground
Describes Lansing area weather with 7-day advisory, radar screen shots,
allergy alerts & even astronomy information
including sun, moon & daily star charts. (Lots
of advertisements mixed in though.)
Wind and Sea
Links to hundreds of sites on the atmosphere
and the oceans.
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