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"Increasingly, scientific breakthroughs will be powered by advanced computing capabilities that help researchers manipulate and explore massive datasets. The speed at which any given scientific discipline advances will depend on how well its researchers collaborate with one another, and with technologists, in areas of eScience such as databases, workflow management, visualization, and cloud computing technologies. In The Fourth Paradigm: Data-Intensive Scientific Discovery, the collection of essays expands on the vision of pioneering computer scientist Jim Gray for a new, fourth paradigm of discovery based on data-intensive science and offers insights into how it can be fully realized."

Science History: The Royal Society celebrating 350 years of scientific discovery with the 60 most influential papers made available (free)

Science History: The Royal Society celebrating 350 years of scientific discovery with the 60 most influential papers made available (free)

teaching numbers to children - used in Second Life in 3D visualization

possible Metric collaboration opportunity

With the WildLab iPhone application and associated inquiry-based curriculum, students learn the basics of scientific fieldwork, while using other STEM-related skills. Through observations, questions, and analysis, students come to know the important role they can play in gathering data about birds and their habitat, using mobile technology as a scientific tool. Most importantly, they experience the thrill of scientific discovery!

edublog2008 winner (best educational use of a virtual world); second life and the Discovery Educational Network