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Standard Specification for Additive Manufacturing File Format (AMF)
No full textThis classroom module will give students "an overview of the standard specification for additive manufacturing file format." Students will learn to define and explain terminology related to additive manufacturing file formats and compare and contrast .stl and .amf file formats. This lesson is intended to be delivered primarily through a lecture and class discussion format and should take approximately 1 hour. Evaluation questions are included, and the information can be adapted for high school and early college students
Interactive Course on Magnetic Resonance Imagining
No full textAs the health care professions continue to attract talented individuals, online resources have become an attractive way to learn new skills and supplement classroom learning. This website offers interested parties a step-by-step, interactive course on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It's worth noting that the site has received several awards from organizations such as the Radiological Society of North America. The course is divided into 16 sections, including Cardiac MRI, Image Formation, and Functional MRI. Each section contains a table of contents and a detailed list of learning objectives. As a whole, the site is a great way to get acquainted with this important medical tool and it is a resource that educators will want to share with friends and colleagues
Understanding Nano
No full textNanotechnology can be a complicated topic. The Understanding Nano website is dedicated to providing clear and concise explanations of nanotechnology applications along with information on companies working in each area
Shipbuilders Council of America
No full textThe Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) is the national trade association representing the U.S. shipyard industry. SCA members constitute the shipyard industrial base that builds, repairs, maintains and modernizes Navy ships and craft, U.S. Coast Guard vessels of all sizes, as well as vessels for other government agencies. In addition, SCA members build, repair and service America's fleet of commercial vessels. The Council represents 48 companies that own and operate over 120 shipyards, with facilities on all three U.S. coasts, the Great Lakes, the inland waterways system, Alaska and Hawaii. SCA also represents 70 affiliate members that provide goods and services to the shipyard industry. On this site, visitors will find information about membership, the Council itself, and the issues the Council is concerned about. Additionally, there is a news archive with SCA press releases, congressional testimony, EPA and OSHA news, and other current shipbuilding-related items
Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air
No full textIn his book, MacKay explores our populationâs addiction to fossil fuels and the problems faced with sustainability. Two issues faced with fossil fuels are they will eventually run out and they are harming our environment during use. McKay does not give one simple solution to the problem, but contrast various advanced technologies and how they may be applied to improve our environment and sustainability. More information may be found at http://www.withouthotair.com/
Aluminium in Transport
No full textA concise fact sheet on aluminum use in transport by the European Aluminium Association (EAA). Topics include applications (auto, air, marine, and rail), benefits, economic role, energy consumption, history, and sustainability
Quality Documentation Is The Key To Success
No full textThe ATETV project delivers web-based videos to connect students to careers in advanced technology. This episode of ATETV discusses quality documentation. The ability to take and maintain good notes is critical to professional success. Specifically, viewers will see students learn to take proper laboratory notes in a biotechnology setting. Running time for the episode is 3:11
Nanotechnology Research Labs
No full textThis web site has a list of links to various nano research labs. The first section of links includes academic, government and corporate labs, which do research but do not make their facilities available to outside researchers. The second set of links includes labs that accept outside researchers, such as the National Institute of Standards
Roobrix: Convert a student rubric score to a percentage
No full textThis website provides a method for converting any rubric score into a percentage. Users provide the basic information for how the rubric is scored and the site converts it into the appropriate percentage. This is a great tool for teachers
Team Nutrition: Educator Resources
No full textHow do we help young people learn about nutrition? It's not an easy task, but the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has created this page as part of their Food and Nutrition Service to help educators do just that. Their "Team Nutrition" staff members have brought together a range of fact sheets, classroom activities, and web applications for K-12 students. New visitors can click on the Empowering Youth with Nutrition and Physical Activity online modules to get high-quality online resources that help young people learn about the food pyramid and crafting a positive food environment. Moving along, the Elementary Schools area contains fun activities such as "Dig In!" and "The Great Garden Detective Adventure." Finally, visitors can also click on over to the Healthy Meals Resource System and the homepage of the National Food Service Management Institute