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 research databases available via Library website
For a complete list of research databases to locate science & technology information.

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.