This area contains databases and governmental websites for biology, chemistry, and the physical sciences.
Databases: As a university student or faculty member, your institution automatically subscribes to the majority of the following databases free of charge, via your school's library webpage or catalog system.
These are listings/samples of databases mostly accessed by students and faculty in biology and the sciences at Alabama State University:
Academic OneFile
Academic Search Premier
AGRICOLA ( National Agriculture Library)
BioOne
Clinical Trials.gov
Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
EBSCOhost
Expanded Academic ASAP
First Search
Medline
MEDLINE plus
Medline (EBSCOhost)
PubMed
Proquest Dissertations & Theses
Science Direct
Science.gov
Wiley Interscience
Governmental Websites:
U.S. Dep. of Agriculture. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome
Provides online information on agriculture, education,outreach, natural resources and the environment, and reserarch opportunities.
Food Safety & Inspection Service. (2010) Retrieved from http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
Has online information on food safety and inspection measures and regulations in efforts to prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/
Online national organization and service, which represents several departments providing consumers with safety and preventative measures on immmunizations, vaccinations, traveler's health, diseases, and health conditions. For healthcare providers, also, displays information on data statistics for mortality and morbidity rates, related to various ethnicities/racial groups on specfic health conditions.
National Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncird/index.html
A department of the CDC which provides statistical data on the numbers of immunized persons and the incidence rates of those infected by respiratory diseases. Also, provides information on preventative measures for respiratory infections.
National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED) & Division of Foodborne, Bacterial, and Mycotic Diseases http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/ ; http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/
A department of the CDC which provides statistical data on the incidence rates of animal (zoonotic), vecter-borne (inspect), and enteric (stomach and small intestines) diseases and preventative measures.
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/
A department of the CDC which provides statistical data on the incidence rates of HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STD's, and TB , along with information on preventative measures.
National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncpdcid/
A department of the CDC which provides statistical data on the incidence rates of infectious diseases and lists preventative actions and measures to implement, carry out, perform, or "act upon" in the worse case scenario, of an viral epidemic or pandemic.
Food & Drug Administration (FDA).(2010). Retrieved from http://www.fda.gov/ Online resource guide that contains lists of recalls, alerts, and warnings of foods, drugs, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics.
National Institutes of Health (2010). Retrieved from http://www.nih.gov/ Considered
One of the world's top premier medical and biomedical research centers.
National Human Genome Research Institute.(2010).Retrieved from http://www.genome.gov/
Also viewed as one of the nation's top research centers for DNA and gene studies or therapies.
Microbiology Wepage: MicrobeWorld. (2010). Your gateway to the world of microbes. Retrieved from http://wwww.microbeworld.org/
Explores the world of microbes with vivid images, descriptions,and new research findings from various fields of microbiology.
Student Associaions/memberships for career and professional growth:
Microbiology Organizations:
American Society for Microbiology. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.asm.org/
Organization open to students, faculty, and other interested persons specializing in or studying various areas of microbiology.
American Society of Virology. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.asv.org/
Organization open to students, faculty, and other interested persons specializing in or studying virology, pathology, and related areas.
The Bacteriophage Ecology Group. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.mansfield.ohio-state.edu/~sabedon/beg_splash.htm
Organization open to students, faculty, and other interested persons specializing in or studying the evolutionary mechanisms of bacteriophages.
International Society for Infectious Diseases.(2010). Retrieved from http://www.isid.org/
Global organization open to students, faculty, and other interested persons specializing in or studying virology, pathology, and emerging diseases/infections.
International Union Microbiological Societies.(2010). Retrieved from http://www.iums.org/
Global organization open to students, faculty, and other interested persons specializing in or studying various areas of microbiology.
International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.icmsf.iit.edu/main/home.html
Global organization open to students, faculty, and other interested persons specializing in or studying food safety measures and common food-borne pathogens.
Society for Applied Microbiology. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.sfam.org.uk/index.php
The UK'S oldest microbiology organization open to students, faculty, and other interested persons, desiring to ensure that microbiology and microbiologist are able to exert influence on policy-makers within the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally.
Biology:
National Science Foundation (NSF). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.nsf.gov/
The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers research opportunities to several federally-funded supported U.S. colleges and universities. Focus areas of research, include:biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and the social sciences.
Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Program. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.alasu.edu/academics/research--centers/hbcuup/stem-research-opportunities/index.aspx
Promotes research and learning opportunities in biology, science, engineering, and mathematics. This program is currently offerred at Alabama State University and at other major universities for interested students and faculty.
Chemistry:
American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC). (2010). Retrieved from www.aacc.org/
Although mainly for students majoring in chemisty, the AACC as an 'international scientific/medical society, provides valuable resources for students in the biological sciences and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines.
Chemistry & Physical Science Organizations:
ACS.(2010). Retrieved from http://www.acs.org/ The American Chemical Society, founded in 1876 and represents the world's largest scientific society. Members are mainly chemists but also chemical engineers. Includes information on ACS divisions, programs, and local sections.
America Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). (2010). Retrieved from http://www.aiche.org/. Offers information on news about the chemistry profession, membership and benefits, activities, meeting information, calls for papers, continuing education courses, technical publications, awards program, and career information from the AIChE.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC). (2010). Retrieved from www.aacc.org/
The AACC describes itself as an 'international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines.
American Association for the Advancement of Science. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.aaas.org/
An international, non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing science globally for educators and interested persons.
Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.aatcc.org/
The site includes a searchable database, membership information, textiles research, testing standards, workshops, and world events.
American Hydrogen Association. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.clean-air.org/
Organization that stimulates interests and establishes renewable hydrogen energies. Press releases, seminars, workshops, educational sites, newsletters, events, and membership information are provided.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers. (2010). Retrieved from http://www.aiche.org/
There are sections on conferences, membership information, publications, careers & employment, education & training, industries, and governmental opportunities in reference to chemical engineering.
Keele University. (2010). Research Institute for the Environment, Physical Sciences, and Applied Mathematics. Retrieved from http://www.keele.ac.uk/research/epsam/pgrad/index.htm
Provides students with research opportunities in the areas of: astrophysics, computer science, environment and sustainablity, geosciences, chemistry, and mathematics.
No comments:
Post a Comment