From the BLS site: "The Producer Price Index (PPI) program measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their output."
Farming First is a coalition of multi-stakeholder organisations, not an organisation. The coalition exists to articulate, endorse and promote practical, actionable programs and activities to further sustainable agricultural development worldwide.
Provides a forum for information, support and governance for the Florida Citrus industry. Covers the areas of communication and media, legislation, economics and market info, growers affairs.
Find press releases, news updates, consumer and producer information, and other resources relevant for those involved in and affected by Florida's agricultural industry.
This site features information about and provided by the University of Arkansas School of Law's NALC. Here, students can find information about current legal debates within this field.
Provides Industry Oversight, Law and Regulation, Market Data and Analysis, and other pertinent documents, forms, and resources on the Agriculture Industry.
Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition and related issues based on public policy, best available science and effective management.
University-based program supporting research, education and extension services to conserve coastal resources and enhance economic opportunities for Florida.
CoRIS is the Coral Reef Conservation Program's (CRCP) information portal that provides access to NOAA coral reef information and data products with emphasis on the U.S. states, territories and remote island areas.
Provides a clearinghouse of information so that students know about problems & concerns related to: coastal erosion, ocean pollution, climate change effects, and other ocean topics.
Education resources are distributed across many websites and program offices at NOAA and partner websites. This portal is designed to help you access these resources from one location. Materials are organized by themes aligned with common teaching topics.
Searchable database of the world’s coral reef systems. Includes maps and photos of locations, status, threats and reef management in over 131 countries.
"Seeks to conserve marine ecosystems by educating, enlisting and enabling divers and other marine enthusiasts to become active ocean stewards and citizen scientists."
Informational guide about the BP Oil Spill's effects on the environment and on surrounding communities. A more sophisticated digital library is in the works.
The ComPADRE Digital Library is a network of free online resource collections supporting faculty, students, and teachers in Physics and Astronomy Education.
"The history of cosmology is a grand story of discovery, from ancient Greek astronomy to - space telescopes. This Website, prepared by experts, mirrors the structure of the science, with cosmological theory and astronomical instruments side by side."
Website for the Non-profit, nongovernmental space advocacy group promoting grassroots exploration of space. Includes Astronomy news and current events as well as learning resources.
Website for the SETI Institute which is dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. See also Seti@home if you want to help with the hunt.
This electronic site for the longest-running radio feature in the country offers an audio archive of all StarDate's one-minute programs dating back to 1995, as well as a resources section that includes the Sky Almanac, Galaxy Guide, AstroGlossary, and more.
"BEN reviews more than 18,000 resources in 77 categories of the biological sciences. Resources are reviewed as to quality by the collaborative members...."
Online educational resource for educators, students, and parents. Access reliable, cutting-edge information and educational tools for biology and related subjects.
Developed by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, BioInteractive is a collection of resources including 3D models, animations, lectures, interactives, and virtual labs covering a variety of topics in biology, microbiology, and Earth science.
"The Cell: An Image Library™ is a freely accessible, easy-to-search, public repository of reviewed and annotated images, videos, and animations of cells from a variety of organisms, showcasing cell architecture, intracellular functionalities, and both normal and abnormal processes."
Fosters knowledge about biodiversity, as well as threats to their future, so that students will understand the scientific and policy backgrounds behind the headlines.
Dolan DNA Learning Center "has had a strong web presence since the early days of the World Wide Web in 1993. We now maintain 16 sites with content and tools to enhance science education for a broad audience."
site aims to classify all living organisms and provide information about each to the general public. Stunning images as well. Similar to wikipedia, the public is invited to help populate EOL. All information added is authenticated by specialists. Sponsors: Harvard, Smithsonian, Field Museum, Marine Biological Laboratory, etc.
Includes information about microorganisms, extremophiles and extreme habitats, as well as links to online provides information about the ecology, diversity and evolution of micro-organisms.
This open courseware provides students from other institutions the opportunity to take a real MIT biology course, complete with syllabi, readings, and exams.
An online encyclopedia of life containing conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada.
A non-profit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource.
"Scitable is a free science library and personal learning tool brought to you by Nature Publishing Group, the world's leading publisher of science.
Scitable currently concentrates on genetics and cell biology, which include the topics of evolution, gene expression, and the rich complexity of cellular processes shared by living organisms. Scitable also offers resources for the budding scientist, with advice about effective science communication and career paths. "
"The Tree of Life Web Project (ToL) is a collaborative effort of biologists and nature enthusiasts from around the world. On more than 10,000 World Wide Web pages, the project provides information about biodiversity, the characteristics of different groups of organisms, and their evolutionary history."
"The purpose of their website is to promote green chemistry and green engineering principles, primarily to researchers, people working in industry, teachers, and students. The site contains basic information such as definitions, statements of principle, and a news feed....The most generally useful part of the site is the Green Chemistry Resources page, which lists organizations involved in the field and features a collection of teaching aids and experiments for a variety of levels."
Includes the following Chemistry categories: Analytical, Biochemistry, Databases, Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Chemical Literature, Software, Combinatorial Chemistry, General Chemistry, Inorganic, Materials Safety Data Sheets, Organic, Organometallic, Peptide, Physical, Polymer.
"With an abundance of additional property information, tools to upload, curate and use the data, and integration to a multitude of other online services, ChemSpider is the richest single source of structure-based chemistry information."
Search unique chemical structures using names, synonyms or keywords. Links to available biological property information are provided for each compound.
Over 1300 SDS written specifically for science instructors teaching at a middle school, high school or community college. "Flinn SDS meet American Chemistry Council and ANSI standards."
from the Assn. for the Advancement of Artifical Intelligence. Contains basic information to AI and its applications. Articles, lecture notes, instructional tools and videos.
Chaired by presidents of the University of Central Florida, the University of South Florida, and the University of Florida, the Florida High Tech Corridor Council's mission is to "to attract, retain and grow high tech industry and the workforce to support it."
GCF Learn Free offers interactive online lessons in Microsoft Office products, basic computer skills (email, social media, iOs and Android phones, etc), career services such as resume writing and interviewing. This resource is especially useful for job seekers and returning students.
"With these federated search tools you can find the richest content – the results of billions of dollars worth of government-sponsored scientific research."
A free web accessibility evaluation tool provided by WebAIM. Rather than providing a complex technical report, WAVE shows the original web page with embedded icons and indicators that reveal the accessibility of that page.
"The Arctic Portal provides a comprehensive gateway to the Arctic on the internet, increases co-operation between both public and private parties across the Arctic and grants exposure to Arctic related information."
The Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program supports basic scientific research to lay the foundations for new energy technologies and to advance DOE missions in energy, environment, and national security.
The USDA-NRCS Soil Classification site contains Soil Taxonomy, standard descriptions and characteristics of soil series (OSD), the Soil Classification Database (SC), Distribution Maps of Dominant Soil Orders, and more.
Provides updated, reliable, non-biased information about land use, climate change trends, ecosystem health, natural hazards, and other geological topics.
The USF Water Institute brings together faculty, students and stakeholders to conduct transdisciplinary research, provide innovative educational experiences, and facilitate public outreach efforts that promote science-based solutions to local and global water challenges.
"The mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to promote the "peaceful uses of nuclear sciences and technology." To accomplish this mission, IAEA staff inspect nuclear facilities, develop standards to ensure safe operation of nuclear facilities, and act as a hub for scientific and technical information on peaceful nuclear applications."
"A not-for-profit education foundation created to develop industry-driven standardized craft training programs with portable credentials and help address the critical workforce shortage facing the construction industry."
"These guidelines for engineering writing and scientific writing are designed to help students communicate their technical work. To that end, these guidelines contain advice, models, and exercises for common writing and speaking assignments in engineering and science."
Promotes the share of models, studies and interactive media, for the purpose of educating legislators and the general public about the importance of preserving our climate intact.
"26-minutes video from the National Research Council aims to summarize current knowledge about climate change. ...An effective, heavily research-reliant, timely testament to global climate change and its history."
This is a scholarly open access journal that deals with issues related to ecological conservation, the advance of modern civilization, and the ways in which these trends can clash.
Offers "current awareness tools and links to other environment-related Web sites as well as news" with an aim to "inform, educate, enable, and create a platform for global environmental action."
This site provides research that "improves knowledge of the impacts of climate change on human health and the environment. The scientific information and tools can be used by communities to effectively and sustainably manage the impacts from a changing world."
"The SFNRC is a division of Everglades National Park that provides scientific information and environmental assessments to the National Park Service units of south Florida and to the Department of the Interior."
University-based program supporting research, education and extension services to conserve coastal resources and enhance economic opportunities for Florida.
"The Florida Wildlife Corridor aims to protect and restore connected landscapes throughout the Florida Peninsula to create a viable corridor from the Everglades to Georgia."
Maintained by the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, this site is a comprehensive directory to environmental information on the web. A search function is avaiable in addition to a subject index.
IPCC has been established assess scientific, technical and socio- economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation.
"helps bring innovative energy technologies to the marketplace. NREL's Web site provides information about the laboratory's activities, such as analysis of energy policy and markets, research and development, technology transfer, and commercializing and deploying these new technologies."
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.
"The highly respected Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is one of the largest and most well-funded environmental organizations in the world....However, because of the NRDC's extensive involvement in environmental issues at the local, regional, and national levels, this high-quality Web site offers much relevant information."
This Discovery Channel website features fun games, quizzes and video clips related to "how stuff works." Lots of basic science applications, but also more advanced explanations are included.
Phys.org™ is a leading web-based science, research and technology news service covering physics, earth science, medicine, nanotechnology, electronics, space, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics and other sciences and technologies.
This is an exciting, engaging website version of the popular newsstand magazine. Features lots of new technological advancements (including many pictures).
Eric Weisstein's site, hosted by Wolfram Research, contains online encyclopedias of astronomy, scientific biography, chemistry, mathematics, and physics.
Here, one will find information about cancer, as well as support groups, life skills tips, and other resources for people with cancer and family members of people with cancer.
Formerly Hospital Compare, now compare hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Dept. of Health and Human Services.
From Health News Florida, WUSF's online and radio health reporting initiative. Emphasizes issues of cost, quality and health care access and special coverage topics.
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), an independent not-for-profit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a leading innovator, convener, partner, and driver of results in health and health care improvement worldwide.
Formerly the WHO Statistical Information System. Interactive database provides core health statistics for the World Health Organization's 193 member states.
This is an educational center for the disease that features multimedia, and through various services, offers support for those living with the disease.
Covers the topic of high blood pressure and other heart conditions. Find out why your blood pressure matter, how these conditions can be prevented, and how they are treated.
Formerly Hospital Compare, now compare hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Dept. of Health and Human Services.
A global health portal for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with access to reports, statistics, speeches, and other information related to global health issues.
Reliable information on autism, birth defects and developmental disabilities from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Features of the site include screening and diagnosis, data and statistics, free materials, treatments, and links to other websites.
This site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers interactive tools, podcasts, and videos. It defines obesity, as well as its causes and consequences. And it also offers resources.
"The directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system." The site includes news, health topics, publications, statistics and more.
A mathematics primer from Georgia State University that utilizes concept maps and hyper-text linking of math concepts in various branches like algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and more.
The Mathematical Association of America's Classroom Capsules and Notes provides free access to classroom-oriented materials at the undergraduate level.
Statcato is a free Java software application developed for elementary statistical computations. Its features are tailored for introductory statistics students and instructors.
This site provides a cornucopia of educational materials and resources designed for physics undergraduate majors, instructors, and those thinking about a career in physics.
The ComPADRE Digital Library is a network of free online resource collections supporting faculty, students, and teachers in Physics and Astronomy Education.
A large collection of GIF animations and QuickTime movies designed to demonstrate physics principles in a visual manner. Each animation is accompanied by explanations and links to further information.
The Physics Interactives includes a large collection of HTML5 interactive physics simulations. This page is filled with skill-building exercises, physics simulations, and game-like challenges.
Resources.data.gov is an online repository of policies, tools, case studies, and other resources to support data governance, management, exchange, and use throughout the federal government.
USAFacts is a not-for-profit, privately-funded, non-partisan initiative that collects and displays government data. Their aim is to provide a "data-driven portrait of the American population, US governments’ finances, and governments’ impact on society. "
DataBank is an analysis and visualisation tool that contains collections of time series data on a variety of topics. You can create your own queries; generate tables, charts, and maps; and easily save, embed, and share them.
This respected veterinary reference provides "concise, authoritative, and readily available information on diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of animals."
This site provides research that "improves knowledge of the impacts of climate change on human health and the environment. The scientific information and tools can be used by communities to effectively and sustainably manage the impacts from a changing world."
Provided by the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this website contains images, descriptions, and statistics of some of nature's worst weather.
Available modules include: Light and Optics, Clouds and Precipitation, Forces and Winds, Air Masses and Fronts, Weather Forecasting, Severe Storms, Hurricanes, El Niño, Hydrologic Cycle. University of Illinois.
Education resources are distributed across many websites and program offices at NOAA and partner websites. This portal is designed to help you access these resources from one location. Materials are organized by themes aligned with common teaching topics.
A division of Weather Services International. WSI is recognized as one of the the world's leading source of weather and weather-related information, and serves media, aviation, industry, agriculture, government, education and consumer markets.
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