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University of Illinois Extension
No full textThe University of Illinois Extension's catchphrase is "Your doorway to the University," and this website offers exactly that. The Extension's work is designed to create learning partnerships that put knowledge to work in areas including food security and safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable and profitable food production and marketing systems. Over 2.5 million Illinois residents take part in Extension programs every year, and many people visit this website to download and view their web-based materials. On the homepage, visitors can use the Learn more about⦠area to investigate topics such as commercial agriculture, energy, and natural resources and the environment. Each of these areas contains helpful lessons, fact sheets, and more dealing with topics as varied as firewood in Illinois, choosing a financial professional, and growing strawberries. Visitors can also use the Today's Events area to browse through upcoming events sponsored by Extension, or follow Extension on a range of social media
The Amazing Impact of Your On-Line Presence
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode of ATETV discusses the impact your online presence can have on your career. This information can impact you when applying for a job or starting a business. The video advises viewers to be careful when sharing personal information online. Running time for the episode is 1:39
The China New Energy Vehicles Program - Challenges and Opportunities
No full textIn this report funded by the World Bank and carried out by the firm PRTM, Chinaâs New Energy Program and 10 Cities 1000 Vehicles program are evaluated. China is on the forefront of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) development leading the world in funding of new energy vehicles (100 billion RMB investments by 2021). Leading the development of new energy technologies is faced with challenges such as policy, grid solutions, standards, new business models, new technologies, and customer acceptance. This report reviews Chinaâs current energy programs and predicts future government and commercial changes to come due to new energy technologies
Introductory Biology
No full textThis lovely offering from the MIT OpenCourseWare project takes interested parties through the world of biology via course readings, discussion questions, assignments, and exams. The topics cover genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, and evolution. The Study Terms section is quite useful, as it covers a host of useful terms from cell signaling, immunology, cancer biology, and genetics. Moving on, the recitations are worth a look as they offer lecture notes in a succinct and learned fashion. It's worth noting that visitors can download each set of activities separately or they can also use the Download Course Materials area to download everything at once
Ethics and Nanotechnology
No full textThis page from the Understanding Nano website introduces concepts of nanotechnology-related ethics. In addition to the reading materials, the page provides a list of websites and organizations that focus on ethics and nanotechnology
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Medical Devices
No full textOn this site, visitors can learn about the regulations and standards for the production of medical devices in the US. The site is divided into five broad areas: Products and Medical Procedures, Medical Device Safety, Device Advice: Comprehensive Regulatory Assistance, Science and Research, News and Events, and Resources for You. There are also, along the right side of the screen, helpful guides to current recalls and alerts, approvals and clearances, and tools and resources
Organic Chemistry and Your Cellphone
No full textThe National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science releases new and helpful teaching materials on a regular basis. This recent addition to the Center's great resources deals with organic chemistry and cellphones. Crafted by Courtney Meyet and Richard Hooley of the University of California, Riverside, this case study guides students "through a systematic exploration of the synthesis and properties of polyphenylene vinylene." The whole experience starts with a classic article from Nature magazine and includes a PowerPoint presentation, a series of group questions, and other activities. The resources here are intended for an undergraduate audience and persons with an interest in organic reactions, organic materials, and polymers will find that this resource is most efficacious
Weights and Measures Part I
No full textThis YouTube video, created by Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME), is the first in a series of three videos created to educate viewers about weights and measures in the context of nanofabrication. This segment, which is 10:28 minutes long, covers the the history of units and systems of measurement through time, culminating with the SI (metric) universal system of measurement, which the scientific community uses today. Viewers can learn more about this topic on the SCME website
Environmental Protection Agency: Learn the Issues
No full textThis page from the United States Environmental Protection Agency provides information on many significant environmental health issues. In addition to providing general interest information on topics like radon, acid rain, and asbestos, the site also delivers an interactive resource that allows users to learn more about concerns specific to their area. Under Where You Live, visitors may enter their own location to access a special MyEnvironment section of the site. Here one can access air and water quality data or view an interactive map of their local area. The map feature provides data on Superfund Sites, risk of cancer due to environmental concerns and much more. A section with teacher resources, games and quizzes for K-12 students is also provided
Modified Syllabi to Integrate Hybrid Electrical Vehicles (HEVs) into Existing Auto Courses
No full textThis resource contains syllabi developed by Lewis and Clark Community College to modify National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) certified courses with HEV technologies. This project was funded by a seed grant from the CAAT. The modified courses include the following: (1) AUTO 140 - Orientaion to Automotive Technology, (2) AUTO 141 - Introduction to Automotive Engine Performance and Repair, (3) AUTO 143 - Introduction to Alignment, Suspension, Steering and Brakes, (4) AUTO 145 - Introduction to Automotive Electrical, Heating and Air Conditioning, (5) AUTO 147 - Introduction to Automatic and Manual Transmissions and Drivlines, (6) AUTO 241 - Automotive Engine Repair, (7) AUTO 242 - Automotive Engine Performance, (8) AUTO 243 - Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair, (9) AUTO 244 - Alignment, Suspension, and Steering, (10) AUTO 245 - Automotive Heating, Cooling and Air Conditioning, (11) AUTO 246 - Electrical Systems: Diagnosis and Repair, (12) AUTO 248 - Automatic Transmissions and Transaxles, and (13) AUTO 279 - Advanced Engine Performanc