http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/ast/ast-research.html

"Astrophysics research at Rutgers ranges from late stages of stellar evolution to the early universe, and includes both observational studies at many wavelengths and theoretical work." After listing the 15 astrophysics research interests, this website summarizes the university's projects and instrumentation. Some of the summaries contain links to more in-depth information about the specific investigation. Visitors can learn about gravitational lensing; the Ultraviolet Detector Lab, which develops and tests space image sensors; and much more. [RME]

http://home.physics.ucla.edu/research/index.php

This UCLA website contains links to the homepages of countless physics and astronomy researchers and research groups. The comprehensive website is divided into six main areas: Condensed Matter Physics (CMP), Experimental Elementary Particle Physics (EEPP), Nuclear Physics (NP), Plasma Physics (PP), Theoretical Elementary Particles (TEP), and Astrophysics (ASTRO). Users can find out about the numerous efforts, publications, facilities, successes, conferences, and other information related to these scientific areas. [RME]

http://nctx-water.tamu.edu/

This website presents the collaborative work of Texas Water Resources Institute, the Agriculture Program at Texas A&M University, and Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) to investigate water quality protection and improvements in six Texas reservoirs. Visitors can discover the vulnerabilities of Texas's water quality and how this collaboration intends to deal with increasing threats. The website introduces three modeling projects: Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) watershed model, in-stream water-quality models (QUALTX and QUAL2E), and Water Quality Analysis Simulation Program (WASP). An online audio and visual presentation details the goals, tasks, and locations of the project. Individuals can find quarterly progress reports, presentations from the training conference, and maps of the study areas. [RME]

http://www.pheno.info/

The Phenomenology Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pursues "a broad range of research in particle physics theory and phenomenology." At this website, users can view concise summaries of its many focuses including in neutrino physics, string theory and extra dimensions, and electroweak physics. Visitors can find links to the homepages of many of the researchers involved with the Institute. The website features the upcoming and past events held by the Institute such as the Pheno Symposiums. Individuals can examine abstracts and compressed postscripts of the phenomenology preprints since 1994 as well as articles about the newest issues in phenomenology written for the popular press. [RME]

http://www-atm.physics.ox.ac.uk/

The University of Oxford's Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Planetary Physics group "focuses on the study of physical processes in the atmospheres and oceans of the Earth and other planets, using experimental and theoretical techniques." Users can discover the group's innumerable projects and research tools in the areas involving the development of instruments and carrying out experiments mostly on satellites; analyses of data; and modeling and theoretical work related primarily to climate change, the middle atmosphere, planetary atmospheres, and to laboratory experiments on fluids. Individuals can find informational materials about its facilities and capabilities. The website answers a host of questions related to climate change, the ozone, and planetary phenomena. [RME]

http://www.samri.ou.edu/index.htm

"The mission of the Sasaki Applied Meteorology Research Institute (SAMRI) is to foster and support the development of new applications for weather and climate information for the operational community, especially in decision-making processes." Located at the University of Oklahoma, SAMRI addresses its function as an intermediary between the university and industry and organizations at this website. Students can learn about generalized and specialized training offered by the Institute. Visitors can discover the work and achievements of the people involved with SAMRI. [RME]

http://www.research.plymouth.ac.uk/shelf/index.html

The Shelf Sea Oceanography and Meteorology Research Group, located at the University of Plymouth, furnishes summaries and reports of its current and recent research projects dealing with mesoscale physical processes, sediment transport, and other shelf and coastal oceanographic and meteorological challenges. Along with discovering the objectives of the endeavors, users can download the final report of the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project, which quantified "shelf-deep transport of water masses and exchanges of nutrients by mesoscale activity at the North West Black Sea shelf break." Researchers can learn about past and upcoming seminars, conferences, and other events. The website offers links to abstracts of many of the group's publications as well. [RME]

http://www.uwo.ca/ssw/

"Surface Science Western is an analytical laboratory specializing in the surface characterization and failure analysis of materials." Located at the University of Western Ontario, the laboratory illustrates its analyses of microelectronic devices and semiconductor materials; metal finishing, plating, and corrosion; and plastics and coatings. Students can learn about secondary ion mass spectrometry, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and many other methods of surface characterization and failure analysis. Researchers can find abstracts for countless publications by the scientists at Surface Science Western and downloads of newsletters. The website features the information on the VESPERS Project (Very Sensitive Elemental and Structural Probe Employing Radiation from a Synchrotron), involving the development of a high energy x-ray beam line at the Canadian Light Source (CLS). [RME]