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  Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Atmospheric Sciences  > Atmospheric Chemistry 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Data Centers 
  • Unidata - Access for data, tools, and observations devoted for the enhancement of the Earth-system education and research.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Directories 
  • Geosource - Online resource featuring links to information on human geography, physical geography, planning, geoscience and environmental science.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Education 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Education  > Academic Departments 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Education  > K through 12 
  • Bridge - Student resource for earth science data analysis and interpretation.
  • ChesSIE - Chesapeake Science on the Internet for Educators - presenting teaching and communication resources for the enhancement of Earth Science education.
  • Dr. Art's Guide to Planet Earth - Elaborates information about the planet Earth. Includes books, reviews and shows.
  • Earth Balloon - Presenting an educational program and activities devoted to promoting and enhancing Earth Science information.
  • TeacherVision - Teachers' resource for Earth Science lesson plans, printables, quizzes, and more.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Events  > Conferences 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geologic Hazards 
  • National Geophysical Data Center - Provides links to data and images to earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and wildfires. Also contains outreach and educational links, as well as additional resources.
  • Center of Geological Risks Studies - Includes details on volcanic and seismic risks, risk management, and Swiss natural disasters, as well as publications, image gallery, and news.
  • PBS: Savage Earth Online - Web version of the PBS show on natural disasters - earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.
  • USGS Natural Hazards Gateway - Aims to educate U.S. citizens, emergency managers, and lawmakers on seven natural hazards facing the country — earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes, and wildfires.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geologic Hazards  > Landslides 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geologic Hazards  > Tsunami 
  • Impact of Tsunamis on Oregon Coastal Communities - An academic study examines computer models of the possible impact of a tsunami; includes animations and graphics.
  • Tsunami - Provides general information about tsunamis, their causes and history as well as what to do in case of a tsunami.
  • Tsunami Data at NGDC - Compilation of tsunami-related products - historic tsunami data, technical publications, and photographs - to support the interests of engineers, oceanographers, seismologists, and the general public.
  • Tsunami from Asteroid Impacts - Contains resources on asteroid impact-induced tsunamis and links on the prevention of future tsunami disasters.
  • NOAA Center for Tsunami Research - Agency dedicated to the support of improved measurement technology and the design of optimal tsunami monitoring networks, and increased speed and accuracy of operational forecasts and warnings.
  • Tsunami and Earthquake Research at the USGS - Includes links to general tsunami information, research studies, animations and models.
  • USC Tsunami Research Center - Information about their research and consultancy services, staff, publications, news, and tsunami inundation maps for California. Also includes an interactive map with a history of tsunami events worldwide.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geologic Hazards  > Tsunami  > Early Warning Centers 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geologic Hazards  > Tsunami  > Emergency Preparedness Programs 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology  > Caves and Karst 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology  > Caves and Karst  > Karst Hazards 
  • Environmental Problems in Karst Lands - Dissertation of Dr. Jeff Jack on the effects of karst geology on the surface features of karst landscapes, more specifically on the effects of rapid run-off and sinking of water in karst lands ecology of humans.
  • Karst: The Stealthy Hazard - Article detailing the damages - destruction of homes and infrastructure and sudden soil collapse - brought by karst development.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology  > Coastal 
  • Hazards of Sea Level Rise: An Introduction - Article outlining the five major impacts - beach erosion, land inundation, increased flood and storm damage, and increased salinity of estuaries and aquifers - of rising sea level on coastal communities.
  • Coastal and Nearshore Erosion and Storm Events - Links to USGS Weatern Coastal and Marine Geology researches.
  • Coping with Beach Erosion - Practical guide for beach users, builders and homeowners as well as other coastal stakeholders concerning the dangers to consider when buying and constructing properties in erosion-prone beach areas.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology  > Glacial Geomorphology 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology  > Impact Craters 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology  > Journals 
  • Earth Surface Processes and Landforms - Contains published articles and research papers on all aspects of geomorphology.
  • Landform Analysis - Journal of the Association of Polish Geomorphologists publishing articles of high scientific or practical interest in any aspect of geomorphological studies.
  • Permafrost and Periglacial Processes - International journal dedicated to the rapid publication of related scientific and technical papers. Also provides an efficient vehicle of communication amongst those with an interest in the cold, non-glacial geosciences.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Geomorphology  > Organizations 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geology  > Organizations 
  • Nepal Geological Society - Featuring details on congress organized to serve as network to various geologists worldwide.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Geophysics  > Earthquakes  > 2004 - Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami 
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > News and Media  > Journals 
  • DOAJ - Presenting a directory of open access journals on topics about the earth and environmental sciences.
  • Elsevier Earth Sciences Journals - Compilation of articles and journals on various areas of Earth Sciences.
Top  > Science  > Earth Sciences  > Research 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math 
  • Geometric Packing Problems - Contains short list of notes produced in preparation for mathematics and computer club talks. With references and examples.
  • HAKMEM - Includes discussions of the different majors in math. With information about various mathematical figures.
  • Iamond - Shows different shapes made from equilateral triangle. Includes ordering information and related links.
  • MAA Library List in Recreational Mathematics - Focuses on mathematics accessible at the undergraduate level. With statements and policies and membership information.
  • MAT 007 I News - Provides the best mathematics programs for undergraduates in North America and has been the main training ground for Canadian mathematicians. Includes events and research studies.
  • Math in the Movies - Provides an interview with Math in the Movies and some sound clips of math scenes from National Public Radio. With newsletters and contact information.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions 
  • American Mathematics Competitions - Shows contests and programs, publications, and students’ information. With awards and related links.
  • Math Competitions in USA - Contains information about the annual competition in mathematics. With sample problems and contact details.
  • Mathematics Archives - Contains mathematics contests and competitions, mathematics problems, archives of problems, and information about problem resources.
  • Putnam Exam Information - Contains archives of seminars, news, and announcements. With information about the competition.
  • Valentin Vornicu's MathLinks - Features galleries of events, schedule of classes, resources, and ordering information of books.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > International 
  • Australian Primary Schools Mathematical Olympiads Inc. - Features online community about a forum open to students, teachers, and parents. With samples and contact information.
  • Countries with Olympiad Sites - Shows countries with mathematical Olympiad websites. With calendar on activities and archives.
  • IMO 1995 - Information about IMO as the World Championship Mathematics Competition for High School held annually. Includes a list of countries and regulations.
  • IMO 1996 - Features the 37th international mathematical Olympiad. With exam papers, solutions, and individual results.
  • IMO 1997 - Includes official solutions of math problems. With exam results and contact information.
  • IMO 1999 - Shows the 40th international mathematical Olympiad. With individual results and country ranking.
  • IMO 2000 - Presents the 41st international mathematical Olympiad. With competition result and contact information.
  • IMO 2001 - Provides recording scores and competitor information for the IMO 2001. Includes competition problems and galleries.
  • IMO 2003 - Contains problems encountered and solutions formed during the IMO. With galleries and regulations.
  • IMO 2006 - Shows galleries, news archive, and results. With problems and solutions.
  • International Math Competition for University Students - Presents the selection of the problems, evaluation, groups, and contact information.
  • Math Olympiad for Elementary Schools - Provides part of the goals which is to stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics. With a map and contact details.
  • Mental Calculation World Cup 2004 - Contains information about the search for bids of cities, universities, and organizations interested in hosting the international event. With contact information.
  • Rocket City Math League - Provides information about the annual math competition for motivated and talented middle and high school math students. With contest information and forums.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > National 
  • AMATYC Student Math League - Provides national forum for the improvement of mathematics instruction in the first two years of college. Includes affiliations, events, and publications.
  • American Regions Math League (ARML) - Shows the annual math competition around the American regions. With photos of participants and related links.
  • Asian Pacific Mathematics Olympiad - Focuses on the future to aggressively reach out to and form new partnerships with the users of mathematics. With membership and publications information.
  • Balkan Mathematical Olympiad - Features arts and humanities which include film, history, literature, and photography. With television guide and related links.
  • British Mathematical Olympiad - Provides a natural focus for the work of the BMOC. Includes upcoming events and related links.
  • Bulgarian Competitions in Mathematics and Informatics - Includes the preparation of the extended national team in mathematics and the study by correspondence in mathematics.
  • Canadian Mathematics Competition - Devotes to the creation of enrichment activities for elementary and secondary schools. Contains registration deadlines, school results, and events.
  • The Continental Mathematics League and The National Olympiads - Offers the Continental Mathematics League to the nation's public and private schools. With current events and contact information.
  • Dutch Mathematics Olympiad - Contains information about the annual mathematics competition for high school students. Includes problems and solutions.
  • Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament - Provides an overview including history, about the coordinators, rules, and sponsors.
  • The Mandelbrot Competition - Provides a challenging, engaging mathematical experience that is both competitive and educational. Includes resources and registration information.
  • Math League - Specializes in math contests, books, and computer software designed to stimulate the interest of the students. With contest information and samples.
  • MathCounts - Promotes middle school mathematics achievement through grassroots involvement. With information about the registered schools and alumni programs.
  • Polish Mathematical Olympiad - Encourages the Polish high school students to take part in the competition. Also contains problem sets to work on.
  • Redwood Empire Mathematics Tournament - Recognizes the achievement and interest in mathematics among the students. With programs from 2001 to 2006.
  • Singapore Mathematical Olympiad - Shows competition schedule and rules of one of the most renowned math competitions in Singapore. Provides registration instructions and online form.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Online Contests 
  • Crazy for Math Online Contest - Information on how to use math in any activity. With affiliates and contact details.
  • International Mathematical Talent Search - Features challenging problems for students at the secondary level. With information about the trainings and related publications.
  • International Mathematics Tournament of Towns - Presents mathematics solving competition in which towns throughout the world can participate on an equal basis. Includes history and format of tournament.
  • Mathematical Contest in Modeling (COMAP) - Presents solutions to real world problems. With product information and projects.
  • MATHmodels - Provides a wide range of interesting contemporary modeling problems to students and faculty. With contact information and related links.
  • Online Math Madness - Competes with other students online across the world. With students and teachers information.
  • Paper Challeran - Shows a new type of puzzle for children who are studying math and writing. With location and contact details.
  • USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS) - Information about the free mathematics competition open to all United States middle and high school students. With a mailing list and registration information.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > Australia 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > Canada 
  • New Brunswick Math Competition - Informs annual math competitions that offers rewards to students for academic excellence. Includes information about the prize winners and contact details.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > Alabama 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > California 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > Georgia 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > Indiana 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > Maryland 
  • University of Maryland Math Competition - Organizes a high school mathematics competition open to high school students enrolled in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Includes undergraduate and graduate programs.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > Minnesota 
  • Math Masters of Minnesota - Provides competitions in mathematics for thousands of students in fifth and sixth grades. With locations and dates.
  • Minnesota High School Math League - Identifies students who have unusual mathematical ability. With photos and online forms.
  • Minnesota MathCounts - Stimulates student interest by making math achievement as challenging as school sports. With calendar of activities and contact information.
  • SCSU Math Contest - Information about the past holding of math competitions. With contact and registration information.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > Missouri 
  • Great Plains Math League - Focuses on enhancing the quality and quantity of competitive mathematical opportunities available to students. With news and announcements.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Regional and School  > United States  > Texas 
  • Rice Mathematics Tournament - Information about the annual event for high school students from schools in the southern United States. With contest information and results.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Singh's Code Book Challenge 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Competitions  > Training 
  • Greg Martin (UBC) - Features research areas and papers, teaching system, and curriculum vitae. Includes contact information.
  • Mathematics Olympiad Lecture Notes - Provides lecture notes for lectures to highschool students intending to participate in Mathematics Olympiads. With reference and contact information.
  • Problem Solving References & Resources - Shows college mathematics journals with problem sections. Includes online mathematical resources.
  • Ravi Vakil (Stanford) - Information on the schedule of the competition. With related links and contact details.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Famous Problems 
  • The Knight's Tour Links Page - Contains the first series of web link pages, monographic for math chess related subjects. With scientific papers and related links.
  • U of T Mathematics Network - Presents international mathematical talent search problems. With forums and interesting mathematical games.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Famous Problems  > Monty Hall 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Famous Problems  > Tower of Hanoi 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Flexagons 
  • Flexagons - Includes information about flexagon, illustrations, and contact details. With related links.
  • Flexagons - Presents the authors' wish to thank the many flexagon enthusiasts with whom they have communicated. With information about the document.
  • Flexagons - Provides information about flexagon as a very remarkable quality. With details about the book and contact information.
  • Hexaflexagon Toolkit - Includes pictures, printer, and software. With related links and contact details.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Games and Puzzles 
  • AIMS Puzzle Corner - Provides over 100 interesting puzzles that can help students learn to enjoy puzzles and mathematics. With workshops and activities.
  • Algebraic Math Puzzles - Devotes to math teachers, students, and lovers of math puzzles. Includes problems and solutions.
  • Alien Tiles - Provides contest and reader comments, feedback, and contact details. With information on how to do puzzle works.
  • Alphametic Puzzles - Information about the type of puzzle where words are put together into an arithmetic formula. With contact information and alphametics pages.
  • Brain Teasers and Math Puzzles - Contains the ever growing list of brain teasers and math puzzles. With downloads and registration information.
  • Brain Teasers by QBrute - Contains puzzles, related links, and biography. With contact information.
  • The Contest Center - Information about the classic puzzles and riddles that require only simple logic. With biography and contact details.
  • Downloadable and online games - Includes powerful magic tricks, puzzle games, and online flash games. With contact information.
  • The Enigmatic World of Philip Carter - Shows biography, links, guestbook, and forums. With trivia questions and books' information.
  • Free Puzzle Collections - Provides valuable contents to educators and young learners. With contact information and related links.
  • Math Magic By Computer - Contains group games and author's information. With problems and solutions.
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Games and Puzzles  > Problem of the Week 
Top  > Science  > Math  > Recreational Math  > Magic Square 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > American Studies 
  • American Studies Journal - Interdisciplinary journal features editorial board members, American studies association, and special issues on cultural studies and American culture.
  • Eating in America - Contains project history, journal information, links, gallery and credits.
  • H-Amstdy - American Studies - Provides forum for research and teaching in the field of American studies, offers international perspective on the study of American culture, and provides recent reviews and messages.
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > American Studies  > Programs and Research Centers 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > European Studies 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > European Studies  > British Studies 
  • Cunning Folk - Features books and articles, spells and magics, resources, links and contact.
  • Journal of British Studies - Journal devoted to the study of British history and culture publishes essay-form overviews and interpretations, news, discussions, evaluations and controversies.
  • North American Conference on British Studies - Scholarly society dedicated to all aspects on the study of British civilizations sponsors journal, annual conference, academic prizes, fellowships and essay contests.
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > European Studies  > Ethnic Relations 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > European Studies  > Programs and Research Centers 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > European Studies  > Publications 
  • Portuguese Studies Review - International academic forum for the study of countries, regions, communities and institutions sharing or transforming a Portuguese, Brazilian or other Luso-related heritage.
  • Slavic and East European Journal - Serves the Slavic profession by publishing original research and review essays.
  • Slavic Review - Multidisciplinary professional organization devoted to the study of Eastern Europe, Russia, the Baltics, the Caucasus and Central Asia, and publishes original scholarship, book, film, articles and review essays.
  • Rutlegde - Military, Strategic and Security Studies - Provides information on the Rutledge lists, series of books, access to catalogue and contact information, publications, journals and resources.
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > European Studies  > Russia and East European Studies 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > Latin American Studies  > Institutes 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > Middle Eastern Studies 
  • LLEK Bookmarks - Middle East - Provides media directories in Middle East, country information, links, catalogs and forum.
  • Middle East and Jewish Studies - Contains collection of resources, compilation of bibliographies, research materials, catalogs, journals, news archives, geographical data and directory links.
  • Al-Hewar Center - Arab Culture and Dialogue - Independent forum for dialogue aims to bring mutual understanding between the Arab community and American society, and features magazine, links, membership information, and news.
  • Bedouin Culture in Transition - Discusses about the inhabitants of the desert, Bedouin tribes and images, culture and nature of Bedouin life.
  • Library for Iranian Studies - Features the need for Persian language libraries and centers for Iranian studies, library brief history, funding, location, schedules, activities and conditions of membership.
  • Middle East Policy Council - Expands public discussion and understanding of issues affecting US policy in the Middle East and features journal, forums, workshops and resources.
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > Middle Eastern Studies  > Institutes 
  • BRISMES - British Society for Middle Eastern Studies - Encourages and promotes the study of the Middle East in the United Kingdom, and features membership, links, workshops, publications and news.
  • EURAMES - European Association for Middle Eastern Studies - Organizes academic exchange or information concerning research on the Middle East and carries extensive networking and research-based activities.
  • Medea Institute - Fosters inter-cultural dialogue, promotes mutual understanding and reciprocal tolerance, establishes links and networks, and features activities, seminars, publications and presentations.
  • Japan Association for Middle East Studies - Provides bibliographical database, recent activities, guidelines, newsletter, conferences, application forms and reviews.
  • Middle East Institute - Strives to increase knowledge and promotes understanding between people of Middle East and America. Presents programs, library, journal and publications.
  • MESA - Middle East Studies Association - Non-political association fosters the study of Middle East, promotes high standards of scholarship and teaching, and encourages public understanding.
  • NINO - Netherlands Institute for the Near East - Initiates, supports and conducts scholarly research in the civilization of the ancient, classical and medieval Near East. Publishes journals and books, and houses collections of archival materials and tablets.
  • Oriental Institute - Features table of contents, faculty directory, museum and teacher resource center, research archives and catalog, projects and publications.
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > Middle Eastern Studies  > Programs and Research Centers 
Top  > Science  > Social Sciences  > Area Studies  > South Pacific Studies 
  • Virtual Library - Pacific Studies - Collaborative international enterprise provides link to global resources, guides, reviews, mailing lists, biographies and journals.


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