Science Resources tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6 2013-05-14T17:02:00Z Science Resources will list and describe new online and print library resources in science. New services at the UAlbany Science Library will also be described. From time to time, important or underutilized resources will be detailed. Some of the resources will be available only to the University at Albany community. Movable Type 5.13-en InChI Videos tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3642 2013-05-14T15:48:51Z 2013-05-14T17:02:00Z Developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), InChI is an abbreviation for International Chemical Identifier. It is a textural identifier for chemical substances, machine and human readable, and provides a means to search for chemical subtances on the Web and in databases. These YouTube videos on the InChI Trust Channel describe InChI and its uses.... Michael Knee Developed by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), InChI is an abbreviation for International Chemical Identifier. It is a textural identifier for chemical substances, machine and human readable, and provides a means to search for chemical subtances on the Web and in databases. These YouTube videos on the InChI Trust Channel describe InChI and its uses.

]]> Job Opportunities and Career Guidance tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3641 2013-05-09T17:47:50Z 2013-05-09T18:10:46Z There are books in the Science Library reference collection on job opportunities and career guidance. Several of these books are on display on the low shelves in the reference collection; they cover the disciplines of biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, mathematics, computer science, computing, computer programming, engineering, and chemistry. In addition to these, there are 2 books available online: Careers in Chemistry and Careers in Physics. There are also career tools and test preparation practice tests in the Testing & Education Reference Center.... Michael Knee There are books in the Science Library reference collection on job opportunities and career guidance. Several of these books are on display on the low shelves in the reference collection; they cover the disciplines of biology, biotechnology, bioengineering, mathematics, computer science, computing, computer programming, engineering, and chemistry. In addition to these, there are 2 books available online: Careers in Chemistry and Careers in Physics. There are also career tools and test preparation practice tests in the Testing & Education Reference Center.

]]> Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3638 2013-05-08T14:30:30Z 2013-05-08T14:35:17Z Containing 478 articles, the Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society focuses on the fundamental science and mathematics of everyday life. It tries to explain the how and why mathematics works. In addition to the online version, there is a print edition in the Science Library reference collection at QA 10.7 E53 2012 (3 volumes).... Michael Knee Containing 478 articles, the Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society focuses on the fundamental science and mathematics of everyday life. It tries to explain the how and why mathematics works. In addition to the online version, there is a print edition in the Science Library reference collection at QA 10.7 E53 2012 (3 volumes).

]]> The World's Smallest Movie tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3635 2013-05-02T14:20:27Z 2013-05-02T14:35:46Z According Guinness World Records, this is the Smallest Stop-Motion Film, A Boy and His Atom: For the science and technology behind the movie, check out how it was made.... Michael Knee According Guinness World Records, this is the Smallest Stop-Motion Film, A Boy and His Atom:

For the science and technology behind the movie, check out how it was made.

]]> Chemical Safety Videos tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3634 2013-05-01T15:12:44Z 2013-05-01T15:17:43Z Chemical Safety Videos: Laboratory Safety Videos from UC San Diego. Safety Videos from the Laboratory Safety Institute.... Michael Knee Chemical Safety Videos:

]]> MedicalPhysicsWeb tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3633 2013-04-30T20:15:54Z 2013-04-30T20:19:21Z From the Institute of Physics, MedicalPhysicsWeb contains resources including the latest research, news, and opinion as well as recommended journals, videos, job opportunities, a buyer's guide, white papers, events, and a listing of professional societies.... Michael Knee From the Institute of Physics, MedicalPhysicsWeb contains resources including the latest research, news, and opinion as well as recommended journals, videos, job opportunities, a buyer's guide, white papers, events, and a listing of professional societies.

]]> 3D Printers and Printing tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3632 2013-04-29T19:41:58Z 2013-04-29T19:56:28Z 3ders.org provides up-to-date news and information about 3D printers and printing. The site includes price comparisons for 3D printers, videos, top 3D printing Websites, a Q&A on the basics, and a discussion forum. Below is one of their videos: "What Can You Make with a 3D Printer?"... Michael Knee 3ders.org provides up-to-date news and information about 3D printers and printing. The site includes price comparisons for 3D printers, videos, top 3D printing Websites, a Q&A on the basics, and a discussion forum. Below is one of their videos: "What Can You Make with a 3D Printer?"


]]> GitHub tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3631 2013-04-26T14:15:20Z 2013-04-26T14:19:43Z GitHub is a service to help software developers. It uses Git for revision control and source code management. GitHub offers 2 plans: a paid plan for private projects and a a free plan for open source projects. There are also social networking aspects including feeds and following that allows developers to collaborate.... Michael Knee GitHub is a service to help software developers. It uses Git for revision control and source code management. GitHub offers 2 plans: a paid plan for private projects and a a free plan for open source projects. There are also social networking aspects including feeds and following that allows developers to collaborate.

]]> Altmetrics Webinar tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3621 2013-04-12T16:57:47Z 2013-04-12T17:17:30Z A few weeks ago I blogged about Altmetrics. Below is a recorded webinar about Altmetrics from CINF, the Chemical Information Division of the American Chemical Society. It features Jason Priem, a Ph.D. candidate in Information and Library Science at UNC-Chapel Hill. Mr. Priem covers the history of scholarly communications, measuring impact, altmetrics, and ImpactStory, an open source tool for gathering and highlighting altmetrics.... Michael Knee A few weeks ago I blogged about Altmetrics. Below is a recorded webinar about Altmetrics from CINF, the Chemical Information Division of the American Chemical Society. It features Jason Priem, a Ph.D. candidate in Information and Library Science at UNC-Chapel Hill. Mr. Priem covers the history of scholarly communications, measuring impact, altmetrics, and ImpactStory, an open source tool for gathering and highlighting altmetrics.

]]> Nano SCENE tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3620 2013-04-10T17:10:31Z 2013-04-10T17:14:01Z From the American Chemical Society's Chemical & Engineering News, Nano SCENE provides up-to-the-minute news about nanoscience and nanotechnology, including coverage of nanofabrication and assembly, characterization of nanostructures, bionanotechnology, organic and inorganic nanomaterials, and nanodevices.... Michael Knee From the American Chemical Society's Chemical & Engineering News, Nano SCENE provides up-to-the-minute news about nanoscience and nanotechnology, including coverage of nanofabrication and assembly, characterization of nanostructures, bionanotechnology, organic and inorganic nanomaterials, and nanodevices.

]]> Paul Lockhart Talks about Measurement tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3619 2013-04-09T17:42:54Z 2013-04-09T17:51:17Z In the video below, mathematician Paul Lockhart talks about his book Measurement, Harvard University Press, 2012. The Science Library has this book; call number: QA 447 L625 2012.... Michael Knee In the video below, mathematician Paul Lockhart talks about his book Measurement, Harvard University Press, 2012. The Science Library has this book; call number: QA 447 L625 2012.

]]> Chemical & Engineering News (News) tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3618 2013-04-08T14:25:03Z 2013-04-09T13:09:01Z ACS' news magazine, Chemical & Engeering News, provides up-to-the-minute chemistry news. All news can be viewed or the following subject-specific news can be selected: analytical, biological, environmental, JACS in C&EN, materials, nano, and organic. The news is also available via RSS feed or weekly email.... Michael Knee ACS' news magazine, Chemical & Engeering News, provides up-to-the-minute chemistry news. All news can be viewed or the following subject-specific news can be selected: analytical, biological, environmental, JACS in C&EN, materials, nano, and organic. The news is also available via RSS feed or weekly email.

]]> DOE Data Explorer (DDE) tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3617 2013-04-05T19:38:23Z 2013-04-09T06:46:29Z DDE is a Department of Energy repository for datasets from DOE sponsored research. Its contents include numeric data, computer simulations, figures and plots, interactive maps, multimedia, and scientific images The repository can be searched by keywords or browsed by title, content type, DOE data center, DOE user facilty, host Website, sponsor, or subject category.... Michael Knee DDE is a Department of Energy repository for datasets from DOE sponsored research. Its contents include numeric data, computer simulations, figures and plots, interactive maps, multimedia, and scientific images The repository can be searched by keywords or browsed by title, content type, DOE data center, DOE user facilty, host Website, sponsor, or subject category.

]]> Nature Publishing Group to Launch a Data Repository tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3616 2013-04-05T16:56:40Z 2013-04-05T17:06:24Z Nature Publishing Group (NPG) to launch a data repository in Spring 2014. The open access repository, called Scientific Data, will begin accepting scientific datasets this Fall. Initially, the datasets will be from the life, biological, and environmental sciences, but NPG expects to expand the repository to all scientific fields. Additional information can be found here.... Michael Knee Nature Publishing Group (NPG) to launch a data repository in Spring 2014. The open access repository, called Scientific Data, will begin accepting scientific datasets this Fall. Initially, the datasets will be from the life, biological, and environmental sciences, but NPG expects to expand the repository to all scientific fields. Additional information can be found here.

]]> Altmetrics tag:liblogs.albany.edu,2013:/science_resources//6.3605 2013-03-28T18:58:48Z 2013-03-28T19:24:33Z Altmetrics (alternative metrics) are the up and coming way to measure academic research impact. Traditionally, metrics like cited references, journal impact factor, and journal rank have been used. Altmetrics seeks to exploit online activity like article downloads, citations on social media sites and blogs, and bookmarks in online reference managers. For more information about altmetrics see Altmetrics: A Manifesto.... Michael Knee Altmetrics (alternative metrics) are the up and coming way to measure academic research impact. Traditionally, metrics like cited references, journal impact factor, and journal rank have been used. Altmetrics seeks to exploit online activity like article downloads, citations on social media sites and blogs, and bookmarks in online reference managers. For more information about altmetrics see Altmetrics: A Manifesto.

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