Online research & information

NASA Earth Observatory (Natl Aeronautics & Space Admin)  
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov
Check out the view from space! NASA's Earth Observatory website provides online access to amazing new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet: Earth, the Blue Marble.
Visits: 205

Greek Medicine (National Institutes of Health)  
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hmd/greek/index.html
The Greeks bequeathed to subsequent generations many insights into the practice of medicine -- along with observations about anatomy and physiology. This online exhibit offers a brief overview of these discoveries.
Visits: 166

MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching)   EXIT disclaimer
http://merlot.org/Home.po
MERLOT is a free and open resource designed primarily for faculty and students in higher education. MERLOT is an online community that allows you to search for learning materials, reviews, assignments, and people.
Visits: 847

The National Academies - Advisors to the Nation   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.nas.edu
The National Academies are a great academic resource for students to tap into. Issues of science, engineering, medicine, and more are explored by this great American treasure. Graduate student internships are available, too.
Visits: 563

Paleontological Research Institute (PRI)   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.museumoftheearth.org/
PRI's mission is to increase and share knowledge about the history and evolution of the Earth and its life. Its web site offers info about PRI's collections and research, and opportunities for paleontology and earth sciences students.
Visits: 409

State Health Facts Online (Kaiser Foundation)   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.statehealthfacts.kff.org/cgi-bin/healthfacts.cgi#
This useful resource contains the latest state- level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation. Get your state's health info and compare with other states.
Visits: 365

Exploratorium Museum - Online Exhibits   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.exploratorium.edu
The museum of science, art, and human perception, the Exploratorium is a collage of over 600 interactive exhibits. Check out the fun and innovative online exhibits on their web site.
Visits: 313

Ask Dr. Math (The Math Forum at Drexel University)   EXIT disclaimer
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.college.html
Get answers to your questions about college-level math! Read the archived answers to others' questions, or submit your own question to Drexel University's Dr. Math. Great academic resource!
Visits: 269

How Everyday Things are Made (Stanford University)   EXIT disclaimer
http://manufacturing.stanford.edu
If you've ever wondered how products like candy, cars, or bottles are made-or if you're interested in manufacturing processes, check out Stanford University's site "How Everyday Things are Made". (Requires high-speed internet access.)
Visits: 244

The Right-To-Know Network - Environmental Information   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.rtknet.org
With the information available here, you can identify specific factories and their environmental effects; analyze reinvestment by banks in their communities; and assess people and communities affected.
Visits: 241

Mathcentre   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/students.php
Mathcentre provides students and university professionals with study references and math support materials to help you learn about new areas of mathematics or refresh your knowledge in areas you may have studied in the past.
Visits: 346

Moving Image Gateway (British Universities Film & Video Council)   EXIT disclaimer
http://www.bufvc.ac.uk/gateway
Interested in audio-visual materials? This metasite from the British Universities Film & Video Council indexes over 400 sites that "relate to moving images and sound and their use in higher and further education."
Visits: 225