Browse Resources

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has provided links to answers of frequently asked questions regarding various aspects of wetlands. Basic information, including the definition, values, and functions of wetlands, is provided.  Related websites concerning EPA regulations affecting wetlands,...

In this short video from Advanced Technological Education Television (ATETV), the term SOP, or Standard Operating Procedure, is discussed. In the biotechnology lab, SOP's define how you perform every procedure, from how you use a scale to the processing of biopharmaceuticals. Required by the FDA,...

In this short video from Advanced Technological Education Television (ATETV), biomanufacturing is defined, and the role of biomanufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry is discussed. Biomanufacturing is the use of living organisms, or parts of them, to create or develop vaccines or other drugs....

This free resource from the University of Utah's Genetic Science Learning Center provides an overview of cloning for the layperson. The Genetic Science Learning Center "is a nationally and internationally-recognized education program that translates science and health for non-experts." Their...

In this video published by Michigan State University (MSU), George Berghorn describes the materials and processes for the construction of a STEM building at MSU. Berghorn describes cross laminated timber, glue laminated timber, the process of attaching the glulam columns to the concrete foundation,...

This site provides information and recommendations for buying escape hoods, gas masks, or other respirators for home or work. This site contains information on different respirators, how respirators protect, questions users should ask when purchasing a respirator, and more. 

This free resource from the University of Utah's Genetic Science Learning Center highlights reasons that cloning might be useful to society. Reasons for cloning featured in this short article include cloning for medical purposes, such as cloning animal models of disease and cloning to make stem...

This page from the New York Times provides a simple, but detailed graphic explanation of how the Wiimote works. A brief description is given for each button and plug-in controllers. An explanation of the infrared camera and and the acceleration sensor are also included. 

Funded by the Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources, Northeast Utilities and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, The Wind Energy Center at University of Massachusetts Amherst promotes education and research in solar and wind energy conversion technologies. This website provides...

This tip sheet, from Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL), includes guidance for educators, advisors, and counselors on how to support veterans. Guidance on supporting veterans is provided for education, job training, disabilities, and medical. A list of additional resources is also...