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Technology: Web Sites
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation - A philanthropic nonprofit institution established supporting research on various aspects of science and technology, including public understanding of science and technology.
- Institute for Women and Technology - Seeks to catalyze research and development initiatives throughout industry, academia, government and the non-profit sector that fully engage women in all phases of their work.
- Internet Encyclopedia of Technology and Culture - A work in progress developed by students of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, covers an eclectic assortment of technology topics and includes references for most entries.
- Marshal Brain's How Stuff Works - Find out how everything works, from hybrid electric cars to the human body. Search by keywords, or use the subject directory. Named by Time magazine as one of the “50 Best Web sites” for 2002.
- Monthly Energy Review - Statistics from the U.S. Department of Energy on many aspects of energy production and use. Query the MER database on energy production, consumption, and imports, by source (e.g., petroleum, coal, nuclear), or consumption by sector (e.g., commercial, residential).
- NASA Technical Reports Server - Search for technical reports on a wide range of topics. Sponsored by the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Program Office
- National Nanotechnology Initiative - Research and technology development at the atomic, molecular or macromolecular levels, in the length scale of approximately 1 - 100 nanometer range, to provide a fundamental understanding of phenomena and materials at the nanoscale and to create and use structures, devices and systems that have novel properties and functions because of theirsize
- Patents Database - Search for issued patents or patent applications by topic (for example, fuel cells or corkscrews), inventor name, or a variety of other options. Retrieve full text describing patented devices or processes. Images may be viewed with a browser plug-in available for download from the site. A free service of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Back to top - American Concrete Institute - A technical and educational society dedicated to improving the design, construction, maintenance and repair of concrete structures.
- ASCE Press Room - Civil engineering news.
- Build.Com - The building and home improvement products network. A clearing house of manufacturers, online retail, professional services and more.
- Builder Online - Commercial site offering a wealth of information on all aspects of the construction industry. Full text features available at no charge.
- Building Research and Consultancy - A unique source of practical knowledge and innovative thinking for the built environment sector and beyond...
- Buildings Technology Center (BTC) - The Buildings Technology Center at Oak Ridge National Laboratory promotes sustainable and energy efficient building system technologies by forming partnerships between the public sector and private industry. Facilities are available to manufacturers, universities, and other organizations for proprietary and nonproprietary research and development. The Building Envelopes Program (BEP), which is part of BTC, focuses on technologies to improve energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of residential and commercial buildings, including structural elements (e.g., walls, roofs, foundations), and materials research (e.g., insulation).
- Civil Engineering Database: American Society of Civil Engineers Publications - Access to over 100,000 Bibliographic and Abstracted Records 1970 - present.
- Construction Leads - This free resource from McGraw-Hill Dodge Construction provides project news, plans, specifications and analysis services for construction professionals in the United States and Canada.
- Construction WebLinks - Links to over 10,000 website, organized topically, with information of use to academics and professionals in architecture, engineering and construction management.
- Constructor Certification Commission - Become a Certified Professional Constructor.
- Digital Bridges - Digital library of bridges of the 19th century.
- International Code Council - A nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. Site includes construction news, standards, and certifications.
- Lighting Research Center, School of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - A leading university based research center devoted to lighting technologies, applications, and products.
- National Fire Protection Association Codes & Standards - NFPA develops, publishes, and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks. Virtually every building, process, service, design, and installation in society today is affected by NFPA documents.
- Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Technical Papers
- Steel Solutions Center - A searchable database of FAQs (frequently asked questions) and the AISC answers on all aspects of steel construction, including. Search by keywords (e.g., buckling) or browse the subject directory.
- Sweet's Directories and Catalog Files - Online version of Sweet's directories to materials in construction. Searchable by product type, company name, trade name, or Sweet's division.
Back to top - AdvancedImagingPro.com - Advanced Imaging magazine and other resources.
- Graphic Arts Information Network (GAIN) - An information clearing house, offering access to print industry news and career information.
- Graphic Comm Central - Educational resources for Graphic Communication teachers, students, and industry personnel.
- Graphic Design and Printing Terminology - Glossary of terms from the printing and graphic design industries.
- Print: the Original Information Technology - This PIA/GATF campaign to promote print media establishes print as an important component of the IT sector of the U.S. economy.
- TAGA Abstracts - Search the database of abstracts maintained by the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts. Provides titles, authors, and abstracts, but no source (journal, volume, page numbers) information is provided. Despite this admittedly major drawback, the TAGA Abstracts database is potentially useful given that many of the items in the TAGA database may not be indexed in databases available to Milner patrons. Searching is free, but full text of items may be purchased from TAGA.
Back to top - ACM TechNews - Current news relevant to information technology.
- Annoyances.org - An online guide to features of Microsoft products, and how to deal with them.
- Free Online Dictionary of Computing (FOLDOC) - Denis Howe's Dictionary of Computing, online, with ongoing updates. Search for terms, browse, or retrieve a random entry. Informative entries feature extensive hyperlinked cross referencing, plus links to off site resources relevant to the topic.
- AISWorld Net - Resources related to information systems technology for information systems academics and practitioner, from the Association for Information Systems.
- KNET - A global knowledge network for professional information systems audit, control, security and governance information.
- Technical Report Libraries for IT
Back to top Back to top Back to top - Digital Library & Archives - Access to a number of online journals relevant to tech ed, including Journal of Career & Technical Education, Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, Journal of Technology Education, Journal of Technology Studies, and Journal of Vocational Education Research, maintained by the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Search all journals or browse individual titles.
- Education and Careers in Science and Technology - An Alfred P. Sloan Foundation program which seeks to strengthen education in science and technology, increase interest in these fields, and to understand and communicate to others the nature of these careers.
- Engineering Case Library - Searchable database of engineering cases from the ASEE Engineering Case Program. Cases are accounts of engineering work written for use in engineering education.
- Girls Go Tech - Girl Scout campaign promoting technology careers and training for girls.
- Graphic Comm Central: State Curriculum Materialsl - Curriculum materials in Graphic Communication / Communication Technology, Technology Education, and Career and Technical Education from state Departments of Education.
- INFORMS Transactions on Education - Electronic-only journal, publishing scholarly articles on education in Management Science and Operations Research. Free online access to issues from 2000-present.
- Learner.org - Professional development programming for K-12 teachers from the Annenberg Foundation. Illinois State University's Milner Library serves a mirror site for this content.
- TeacherSource, Science and Technology (PBS) - Find lesson plans, activities, etc. for preschool through high school classrooms.
- Technology for All Americans Project (TfAAP) - A project promoting technological literacy for American students, sponsored by the International Technology Education Association (ITEA). Site features discussions of technology and technological literacy standards, technology glossary, a collection of articles generated from the project, and more.
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