Category Archives: Tools

Release 3.1 of AQUATOX now available

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Laura B.

AQUATOX is a simulation model for aquatic systems. AQUATOX predicts the fate of various pollutants, such as nutrients and organic chemicals, and their effects on the ecosystem, including fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants. This model is a valuable tool for … Continue reading →

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California Digital Library releases DataUp

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Susan Braxton

The California Digital Libary has released an add in for Microsoft Excel, called DataUp, that will help researchers follow recognized best practices for data management, create metadata to describe their datasets, retrieve a unique identifier, and deposit data into ONEShare … Continue reading →

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Google Maps adds underwater imagery

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Laura B.

Google has partnered with The Catlin Seaview Survey, a major scientific study of the world’s reefs, to make underwater images of six of the ocean’s living coral reefs available to millions of people through the Street View feature of Google … Continue reading →

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Professional networking tools for scientists

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Susan Braxton

Web-based tools can help researchers promote their work and make connections with colleagues who share research interests. Here are a couple of examples: Last November, Google Citations became open to everyone.   Use Google Citations to create a profile to track … Continue reading →

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Box to replace Netfiles

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Susan Braxton

A recent post from CITES announced that the file storage and sharing utility, Netfiles, will retire in December.  CITES has already made Box.com available to University of Illinois faculty, staff, and students.  Access your Box account at https://uofi.box.com.  Log in … Continue reading →

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Science.gov user survey

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Susan Braxton

Science.gov searches more than 55 databases and 2100 selected websites from multiple federal agencies, including DOE, EPA, NASA, NIH, NSF, USDA, and USGS.  It is an excellent resource for finding a wide variety of documents related to government conducted or … Continue reading →

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NOAA’s Digital Coast

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Laura B.

NOAA’s Digital Coast web site not only includes data for coastal managers, but also also provides the tools, training, and information needed to turn these data into the information most needed by coastal resource management professionals. The site includes a … Continue reading →

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Online Clearinghouse for Education And Networking: Oil Interdisciplinary Learning (OCEAN-OIL)

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Laura B.

Two years ago, an explosion on the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil platform killed 11 men and initiated the largest marine oil spill in history, with roughly five million barrels released from the Macondo well, with roughly 4.2 million barrels pouring … Continue reading →

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Gateway to U.S. Department of Energy Biological and Environmental Research Image Galleries

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Laura B.

From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2012. The United States Department of Energy’s Office of Biological and Environmental Research has compiled this prodigious image gallery from a wide range of scientific research projects. The materials here come from the … Continue reading →

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BioQUEST

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Laura B.

From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2012. The original idea for BioQUEST came from Professor John R. Jungck, who taught at Beloit College in southern Wisconsin. Soon after its creation, the organization found willing partners in the guise of … Continue reading →

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