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June 24, 2005 | Volume 4, Number 13 GeneralGeneral
Swiss Neutron Scattering Society [pdf]
The Swiss Neutron Scattering Society's goals are to advance neutron scattering, support young scientists, exchange scientific ideas, cultivate interdisciplinary relations, support access to neutron sources, and communicate with international associations. Visitors can find the Society's By-laws, news, downloads to the organization's_Swiss Neutron News_, information on the General Assembly, and more. The website offers summaries and participation information on a variety of neutron scattering-related conferences held throughout the world. [RME]
The Hurricane Hunters [jpeg, mpeg]
http://www.hurricanehunters.com/ At this website, the Hurricane Hunters promote their work investigating hurricanes by flying "airplanes right into the eye of the hurricane." Visitors can find amazing images of the eye of hurricanes, the crew members, weather, and the plane. During active storms, individuals can find the latest reports by the Hunters and by the National Hurricane Center. The website presents the history of the Hurricane Hunters, which is a Department of Defense organization created in 1944 and is the only association still flying into storms. Individuals can view short movies recounting storms, sea characteristics, and additional weather phenomena. [RME]
The Philadelphia Grotto: Conservation, Exploration, Education, and Research [jpeg]
http://www.phillygrotto.org/geology.html The caving club Philadelphia Grotto is a chapter of the National Speleological Society "dedicated to cave conservation, exploration, education, and research." While a few links are only available to members, beginning cavers can find out about caving safety and equipment as well as cave conservation and laws. The website supplies remarkable images from cavers exploring in various places throughout the United States and the Bahamas. Younger users can learn about Youth Groups. Interested visitors can locate information on membership opportunities. [RME]
University of Wisconsin Extension: Water Resources Programs [pdf]
The University of Wisconsin Extension provides "information about water quality and natural resources education programs in Wisconsin." Users can find out about monitoring the water quality of streams, river cleanups, and other volunteer projects. Teachers can learn how to educate their students about runoff pollution through the construction of a watershed model. The website presents numerous water related initiatives including the Multi-Agency Land and Water Education Grant Program, Give Water a Hand for young people taking action in their community, and the Landowner Assessment and Project Evaluation (LOAPE) Program. [RME]
BBC: Science Message Board
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cgi-perl/h2/h2.cgi?board=science The BBC developed this website as a forum for those interested in the latest science topics. Users can search through the materials by subject, which include Current Science, Science Q & A, Not Rocket Science, Technology, Space, and Star Gazing. Individuals can read the questions, answers, and beliefs of participants. The website furnishes the rules of the message board and the qualifications of the message board hosts. Enthusiasts can share their opinions and knowledge about a science topic after completing an easy, free registration. [RME]
Scitation [Java]
The American Institute of Physics (AIP) Scitation website "is the online home of more than 100 journals from AIP, APS, ASCE, ASME, SPIE, and a host of other prestigious science and engineering societies." Everyone can browse the materials by an alphabetical list, publisher, and subject. After completing a quick and free registration form, users have access to a more advanced search engine. While users need to be subscribed to Scitation journals in order to access the full-text articles, they can browse the table of contents and abstracts. Those with subscriptions can personalize the website to have easy access to all of their publications as well as lists of journals that they frequently access. [RME]
Alaska Geological Society (ACS) [pdf, Macromedia Flash Player]
The Alaska Geological Society (ACS) presents its geology-related events, activities, and talks. Geologists can learn about board meetings, membership opportunities, and publications. Students and teachers will benefit from the links discussing scholarship possibilities, science fairs, and educational activities. Individuals can find out about ACS led field trips to geologically significant places throughout Alaska. The website furnishes community forums and website support links. [RME]
Central Wisconsin Groundwater Center [pdf, gif]
http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/gndwater/ The University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point created this website to help "citizens and governments manage the groundwater in Wisconsin wisely, through education, public information, applied research, and technical assistance." Educators and students can find the Wisconsin Groundwater Directory, groundwater factsheets, information on a hands-on groundwater model, and a variety of educational activities. Researchers can learn about the project to develop techniques to monitor and manage groundwater quality and quantity in the Stevens Point area. The public can discover the methods for testing drinking water and keeping private wells safe. [RME] For information on additional contributors, see the Internet Scout Project staff page. |
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