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Project Laboratory in Mathematics
No full textWhat's it like to do mathematical research? The "Project Laboratory in Mathematics" course from MIT's OpenCourseWare provides some fine insights into this endeavor. The course was originally developed by Professor Haynes Miller and features information about how to help students "explore puzzling and complex mathematical situations." The site includes selected video lectures from the course, instructor insights, and a selection of projects and examples, such as "The Dynamics of Successive Differences Over Z and R." Also, the site includes information on how to customize this course for a variety of settings, along with examples of classroom activities and helpful resources
Weights and Measures Part II
No full textThis YouTube video, created by Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), is the second in a series of three videos created to educate viewers about weights and measures in the context of nanofabrication. This segment, which is 17:08 minutes long, covers the seven core units of measurement in the SI universal system . Viewers can learn more about this topic on the SCME website
Dry Thermal Oxidation Process
No full textIn this YouTube video, created by Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), viewers can watch an animation on the dry thermal oxidation process. This animation "illustrates the chemistry of a dry thermal oxidation process that is used to grow silicon dioxide (SiO2) on a silicon (Si) wafer. In a dry oxidation process, oxygen gas (O2) interacts with the silicon atoms at the SiO2 - Si interface to form SiO2. This process is discussed in more detail in the Deposition Overview for MEMS Learning Module" which can be found on the SCME website along with supplementary materials.Â
Quantum Physics
No full textThe revered quantum physicist Richard Feynman once quipped, âI think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.â And yet, the study of quantum mechanics has given birth to the laser, the microchip, and the electron microscope. Whatâs going on here? You can find out by taking Quantum Physics I, a completely free online class from MIT. The Syllabus is a great way to get situated with the course offerings and the Readings section offers links to help purchase the necessary books. When ready, strap yourself into your office chair and launch into the 24 hour-long Lecture Videos. Donât forget the Lecture Notes (youâll need those!), as well as Assignments, Exams, and Study Materials. If you have ever longed to understand the Higgs Boson or wondered how a photon can act as either a particle or a wave, this incredible, knowledge packed course from one of the top scientific universities in the world is for you
Vickers Microindentation Hardness Testing of Brazed Joints in Aluminium
No full textThis learning activity will provide an introduction to using Vickers microindentation hardness profiling for pre-fabricated aluminum joints. This exercise allows students to calibrate a Vickers microindentation hardness tester, to measure hardness profiles across, and to use computer software to plot the correlation between strength and hardness in the materials. This module is intended for upper-level and advanced undergraduates and can be done in three one-hour class periods. The document is available to download in PDF file format
Domains & Kingdoms: Taxonomy of Cells
No full textThis activity, from Hagerstown Community College, uses compound microscopes to teach students about the classification of living things into kingdoms and domains. Students examine cells from specimens in the domains Bacteria and Eukarya, and kingdoms Plantae, Animalia, Fungi, and Protista, and then use their knowledge of these specimens to identify an unknown sample. The lesson includes directions and a supply list, as well as a student worksheet
AP Central: AP Biology Course Home Page
No full textFor students and educators seeking to learn more about the world of biology, this website is the perfect resource. Created by the College Board, this site contains information designed to help individuals prepare for the AP Biology examination. The resources here include a guide to conducting investigative labs in the classroom, an overview of quantitative skills, and several other preparatory items. In the Classroom Resources area, visitors can look over curriculum modules and field trip suggestions among other tools. The "Related Articles" section features pieces such as "Mendel's Legacy," "Gastrulation: Shaping the Embryo," and "DNA and Computers-A Marriage Made in Heaven." The site is rounded out by a series of course overviews crafted specially for AP Biology instructors
The Astronomical Journal
No full textBased at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Astronomical Journal (AJ) publishes original astronomical research, with "an emphasis on significant scientific results derived from observations, including descriptions of data capture, surveys, analysis techniques, and astronomical interpretation." The publication was founded in 1849 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and since that time it has become highly regarded. Visitors to the site can read past issues for free and they can use the Most Read, Most Cited, and Latest Articles tabs to dive right in. Recent pieces in the AJ have addressed supernovae, infrared scientific measurement devices, and the numerical integration of rotational motion. On the site, visitors can contact the editorial board, learn about submission guidelines, and peruse the AJ's ethics policy. It is a rather wonderful way to learn about the latest research in this field and is a resource that users will want to bookmark for future consideration
Futurity.org
No full textFuturity.org is a website dedicated to announcing new emerging technologies developed through research at leading Universities and Colleges in the US. The website is divided into several topical headings: earth & environment, health & medicine, science & technology and society & culture. The site provides research news and would be of interest both to researchers and laypeople
Etch Processes for Microsystems Fabrication - Part II
No full textThis YouTube video, created by Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), provides an introduction to etch processes used in microsystems. The lecture runs for 14:55 seconds and covers "the basics of dry etch processes and describes several applications of dry etching for microsystems fabrication. " More information on microsystems and etch processes can be found on the SCME website.Â