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Ecology and Environmental Science
Local
New York State Department of Wildlife Conservation (DEC)
Adirondack Mountain Club, Onondaga Chapter
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
Trails, arboretum, wildflower garden and education center in this 180 acres of land in Marcellus.
Kindred Kingdoms
Wildlife rehabilitation center in Pennellville NY. Their site includes information about what to do when raccoons or squirrels are in your attic.
The MOST (Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology)
Hands-on exhibits, IMAX Omnitheater, educators resources, planetarium and more
Nature Conservancy
Central and Western NY chapter. Field trips, nature preserves and science projects in NY State.
- Physics Department
- Chemistry Department
- Biology Department
- Environmental Science
- Earth Sciences and Geology
- Science Teaching
Syracuse University - Science Departments
SUNY (State University of New York) College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Located in Syracuse, NY.
Onondaga Audubon Society
Chapter of the National Audubon Society
TrailFinder for New York State
Search by trail names, locations, trail features (length, surface, allowable uses) distance from your home. Includes an interactive map.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offices in New York State
Meta Sites - Sites for Multiple Scientific Fields
MadSci Network
Search the archives for previously answered questions or get online and ask your own through Ask-A-Scientist.
Smithsonian Encyclopedia
Explore the many categories of the science and technology portion of this website from the Smithsonian Institution.
Science.gov
List of U.S. government science and technology sites.
Windows To The Universe
Site is geared to beginning, intermediate and advanced students. Covers topics in earth science, astronomy, geology, ecology, climate and more.
WorldWideScience.org
WorldWideScience.org is a global science gateway connecting you to national and international scientific databases and portals.”
Astronomy
Syracuse Astronomical Society
Local club with meetings and telescope times open to the public.
Astronomical Conversion
From OnlineConversion.com
Green Bank Radio Telescopes
A National Radio Astronomy Observatory in West Virginia.
Hubble Telescope
News, images and other astronomy information.
NASA Images
Still images and video of pictures in five categories: universe, solar system, earth, aeronautics and astronauts.
National Geographic Solar System
Overviews of the sun, planets, moons, and asteroids of our solar system: good for middle school students and beyond.
Science Reference Services
From The Library of Congress.
Space Telescope Science Institute
The Space Telescope Science Institute is operated for NASA by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy.
Space Science Education Resource Directory
Created by NASA for K-12 students and educators.
Biology
Human
The Biology Project
Tutorials created by the University of Arizona for college students.
The Body Explained
A resource from the Bayer College of Medicine for teachers and students. It offers slides and videos for use in the classroom, lesson demonstrations, lab techniques and more.
Dominant and Recessive Genetic Traits
A list compiled at Blinn College in Texas.
Genetics Home Reference
A website about genetic disorders and the effects genes have on our health. It includes a glossary and a handbook, both good for homework help, with definitions and descriptions of The Human Genome Project, cells, genetics, DNA, Chromosomes and gene therapy.
Human Genome Project
Genome programs of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. Resources for students and the public on the Human Genome Project and genetic research.
Learn Genetics
From The University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center. Includes instructional video and virtual labs for students and adults.
Animal
African Wildlife Foundation
Learn about African animal species, their habits and conservation status. Can search by animal name or preservation association.
Amphibweb
Searchable site about amphibian conservation and biology. Created by the University of California, Berkeley.
Animal Diversity Web
by the University of Michigan.
Biology Browser
A meta site from
Thomson Scientific that links to full text articles and answers on the Internet.
Encyclopedia of Life
A growing resource for plant and animal life on Earth. It's goal is to catalog all of 1.9 million currently described species. It has nearly 400,000 species pages so far with pictures, videos, distribution maps and classifications.
Insect Identification.org
All you need to know is the color of the insect and which U.S. state you saw it in. This site will do the rest.
Journey North
Maps, journal entries, pictures and information about global migrations of birds, butterflies and plants.
Marinebio Kids
Information about marine habitats and animals. Includes good photographs.
National Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region
National Geographic for Kids
Search for facts about animals or people and places: good as homework help. Includes online games and projects kids can try at home.
New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, Inc.
Reptile Database
The scientific names, taxonomy and distribution of all living snakes, lizards, turtles, amphibians, tuataras and crocodiles.
San Diego Zoo Animal Bytes
Visually appealing website with basic facts and pictures of animals and their habitats.
Seeing, Hearing and Smelling the World
Information about human senses from the
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Descriptions are for high-school aged or above layperson. Includes a Spanish language version.
Tree of Life Webproject
Over 9,000 web pages about the diversity and evolutionary history of organisms. Includes TreeHouses, pages for students K-16 and teachers.
Turtles of the World
Taxonomy, pictures, distribution, natural history, habitat and physical description of many of the world's turtle species.
USGS National Wildlife Health Center
Good place to find information on current health risks to wildlife and the environment.
Plant
Arbor Day Foundation
Information about planting and caring for trees in your area: cold hardiness zones, pruning guides, tree identification guide and other tips.
Botanical Society of America
Site created for professional botanists, plant scientists, educators, students and amateur plant science enthusiasts around the world. Site includes nationwide job postings.
Global Forest Information Service
Fully searchable website for news, events, and full text publications.
National Gardening Association
Plant Finder allows you to find the plant by, color, hardiness, height, light requirements and more.This site includes searchable databases for plant pests and weeds, and a reference section with calculators for Nitrogen, sulfur, fertilizer and limestone. There are local guides for all US. states and resources for teachers and consumers.
Plants Database
Created by the US Department of Agriculture, this database can help you identify plants with photographs, determine their geographical range, growing habits and scientific name. It includes fact sheets and guides on hundreds of species as well as printable and interactive plant identification keys.
The University of British Columbia, Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research
Chemistry
Chemdex: Directory of Chemistry
Websites related to research, chemistry organizations, chemists, university departments and more.
Chemistry Timeline
Highlights of achievements in chemistry through history. This is primarily a visual website from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Material Safety Data Sheets and Toxicology Reports
Searchable databases compiled by the Safety Information Resources, Inc.
NASA’S Imagine the Universe
For ages 14 and up. See StarChild for younger children.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Periodic Table and List of Elements
Diagrams and properties of the elements. From the Los Alamos National Laboratory's Chemistry Division. Elements and their properties.
Periodic Tables
Links to basic or scholarly Periodic tables in English and in other languages.
PubChem
Search for information on chemical compounds, their biological properties, and bioassay records.
ThinkQuest Chemistry Tutor
For high school age students and up.
Toxic Substances Portal
From the Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Available en Espanol.
Ecology and Environmental Science
All About Birds
An online bird guide from Cornell's Lab of Ornithology. It includes photos and sound clips to help you identify species, nests, eggs and songs. Also links to articles and sites about bird biology,natural history
and conservation.
EarthTrends
Environmental information from the World Resources Institute. Covers topics such as ecosystems, watersheds, environmental economics. Pod cast available.
Ecology and Society
A journal of integrative science for resilience and sustainability.
Global Climate Change
Global warming and other climate change information available at the Pew Center For Climate Change
National Council for Science and the Environment
Earth Science World
Careers, news, interactive geological time line, searchable images.
Smithsonian Ecology
Explore and read about current topics.
From the Smithsonian Institute.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Includes online reference
help, information about laws, careers, programs and current news.
Water Quality Information Center
Information about irrigation, water availability, wetlands and more from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Energy
American Wind Energy Association
American Nuclear Society
News, career information, resources for teachers, and a speakers bureau.
Energy Conversion Tool
From OnlineConversion.com
Energy Information Administration
Official Statistics from the U.S. government on cost, demand and production for electricity, petroleum, wind, coal, nuclear power, and renewal alternative fuels.
Electricity
Descriptions with diagrams of solar, wind and water powered electricity. Also includes simple descriptions of what electricity is. From The Electricity Forum.
Hydroelectricity
Description of how hydroelectricity works from the Union of Concerned Scientists.
National Mining Association
Representative for various aspects of the coal mining industry. Included downloadable fact sheets on mining safety, economics of mining, coal and carbon capturing.
NaturalGas.org
Explains uses, technology, regulation and business of natural gas.
Nuclear Energy Institute
United States regulations, Congressional activities and a press room section.
Renewable Fuels Association
Facts about ethanol production and its use as an alternative fuel.
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Government's information for students, teachers and the public on the environment, health and safety, security, and technology.
Wind Energy Kids Page
Basic explanation of how wind produces energy
from the Energy Information Administration.
World Nuclear Association
Information about the industry, technology, environmental aspects, and conferences.
Geology
Eras, Periods, and Epochs chart.
Geology from the U.S. Geological Survey
Includes information about the profession, mapping,
and programs in landslides, volcanoes, energy and
natural resources.
Geology of New York State
Maps, photographs, virtual reality panoramas and movies on a site created by Hofstra University and Oceanside High School.
Windows To The Universe: Geology
Choose from text for beginners, intermediate and advanced users. Information about minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, geologists and fossils.
Meteorology
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Satellite, radar, surface and upper-air conditions, forecasts and data.
National Weather Service
Forecasts and Radar maps
NOAA's (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association) Data Center
Links to associations, bibliographies and data sets.
NOAA Conversion Charts
Find values for wind chill, the water equivalent for snow, converting knots into miles per hour, Celsius to Fahrenheit and more.
Oceanography
NASA Oceanography
See how the ocean affects Earth's climate and ecology.
Data collected from satellites helps predict climate
cycles such as floods and drought or El Nino.
National Ocean Service
The latest news and research information from NOAA. Includes scientific facts, image gallery, video, podcasts and is a good place for homework and teacher resources.
NOAA Ocean Explorer
Lesson plans, professional development, publications and other resources to aid in environmental education.
"The program provides a unique environment for learning and teaching by sending kindergarten through college-level teachers to sea aboard NOAA research and survey ships to work under the tutelage of scientists and crew. Then, armed with new understanding and experience, teachers bring this knowledge back to their classrooms." Read the teachers' logs online.
Office of Naval Research
Find out about waves, habitats, animals, and research vessels. Includes an email address where students can send questions.
Paleontology
Dino Directory
Research dinosaurs by their name, their body shape, when they lived and where their fossils have been discovered. A site suitable for all ages from the Natural History Museum in London, UK.
Paleobiology with Evolutionary Milestones Across Geological Time
Chart with Eras, Periods and Epochs from The Virtual Fossil Museum.
Paleontology Portal
A site for students and teachers wanting to know more about the fossil records of plants and animals. Includes timelines, maps, photographs and an extensive database of collections.
University Of California Berkley Museum of Paleontology
Online exhibits and ongoing research at the Museum. Includes an extensive glossary of biology and paleontology terms.
Virtual Fossil Museum
"Fossils across geological time presented in multiple contexts of geological history, the tree of life, paleobiology and evolution."
Physics
Acoustical Society of America
Career information, sound files, essay on Wave Theory of Sound, online resources and degree programs.
American Institute of Physics
Search for jobs, post a resume, current news, public policy information, and conference proceedings.
Energy Information Administration
List of nuclear reactors by state.
Fear of Physics
Visual demos, dictionary and interactive calculators.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Essays and information about particle physics, links to online resources, and the Fermi Lab library with full text documents online.
Frequency to Wavelength Conversion Tool
From OnlineConversion.com
Force Conversion Tool
From OnlineConversion.com
Institute of Physics
Physics education, professional societies, science policies and news.
Optical Society of America
Information about the industry, technology and science of light.
Physics Classroom
High school level physics practice and explanations.
Quantiki
A wiki for quantum physics.
Thinkquest: Physics
Explanations and examples for beginner to advanced students of physics.
WWW Virtual Library: Physics
Directory of online resources in physics.
Science News
Discovery News
Today's news from The Discovery Channel.
Earth Observatory
News and Images of the globe taken from space by NASA. Strong focus on weather, climate, natural hazards and energy.
Federal Register
Use this "Daily Journal of the United States Government" for the latest news, research, rules and presidential documents on science and technology.
National Geographic Science News
National Public Radio Science Friday
Articles and discussions about the latest science topics. Radio program podcast subscription is available from the website.
Science News Online
Articles from this week's Science News magazine.
Images And Video
ARKive Images
of Life on Earth
Photographs and video of plant and animal life. Also includes a special collection of endangered animal images.
Botanical Society of British Columbia
Images and wallpapers available to download. Features a picture of the day.
Earth Science World Image Bank Geoscience images of volcanoes, glaciers, animals, caves, coral and more. Images, provided by the American Geological Institute (AGI), are fully cataloged and available for non-profit or educational use.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library
Extensive collection of video and sound recordings of birds,amphibians, arthropods, mammals, fish and reptiles.
NASA Images
Still images and video of pictures in five categories: universe, solar system, earth, aeronautics and astronauts.
Physics Central Images
Images related to particles, lasers, fluids and more.
Science 360
"...the latest science videos provided by scientists, colleges and universities, science and engineering centers, the National Science Foundation and more. Each video is embeddable to put on your own personal websites, blogs and social networking pages. "
Smithsonian Image Collection
Selection of photographs from Smithsonian's museums, galleries, research centers and zoo. Search by collection, geographic region, photographer, or keyword.
USGS Directory of Images
A list of sites with earth science, geography, animal, water ways, and national park images.
Scientists
4000 Years of Women in Science
Pictures and biographies, with an emphasis on pre-20th Century women.
Contributions of 20th Century Women to Physics
Includes biographies and pictures of woman scientists
in many fields of physics. Site maintained by UCLA.
Marie Curie and the Science of Radioactivity
An online exhibit by the American Institute of Physics.
Nobel Foundation
List of all Nobel Prize winners, online games for kids, information about the history of and the award ceremony for the Nobel Prizes.
Windows to the Universe Scientists from the Age of Enlightenment
Biographies of scientists such as Isaac Newton, Ben Franklin, Caroline Herschel and more.
Last updated: August 25, 2011