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Another reason some students are applying to MIT. Undergrads are making a difference globally. "the innovative MIT classes and field trips known collectively as D-Lab, the project aimed to develop creative solutions to problems facing people in the world's least-affluent countries - and then hoped those residents would embrace the solutions." "The program now employs about 20 people and encompasses 16 courses that reach about 400 students each year. Even though D-Lab does little to publicize its activities, staffers are increasingly hearing that this program was a major reason why participating students chose to attend MIT." "All of D-Lab's classes assess the needs of people in less-privileged communities around the world, examining innovations in technology, education or communications that might address those needs. The classes then seek ways to spread word of these solutions - and in some cases, to spur the creation of organizations to help disseminate them. Specific projects have focused on improved wheelchairs and prosthetics; water and sanitation systems; and recycling waste to produce useful products, including charcoal fuel made from agricultural waste."

"All of D-Lab's classes assess the needs of people in less-privileged communities around the world, examining innovations in technology, education or communications that might address those needs. The classes then seek ways to spread word of these solutions - and in some cases, to spur the creation of organizations to help disseminate them. Specific projects have focused on improved wheelchairs and prosthetics; water and sanitation systems; and recycling waste to produce useful products, including charcoal fuel made from agricultural waste."

"Student Reporting Labs match local PBS stations with classrooms, after-school clubs and other community groups to produce video reports on important topics. This site provides a journalism-based curriculum and "cloud reporting" environment where students can share resources, ideas and strategize about how to tackle tough issues"

Free Internet lab manual for the free Internet textbook Statistics using The Quick Notes Learning System. Problems are in column A with directions on how to do them. Data is in column B as is a place for Excel to put the answer. User follows the directions, answers are generated by Excel, user interprets the answer. Complete solution provided in the next worksheet.

National Lab Day is a nationwide initiative to build local communities of support that will foster ongoing collaborations among volunteers, students and educators.

Poetry Foundation announces Poetry Learning Lab

Medical & Lab

Science labs and activities.

Jack by Podo Labs is a stylish Bluetooth adapter that makes any headphones wireless. Simply plug your headphones into the Jack and pair it with your phone. No more cords in the way while you enjoy music and videos on your devices.

Mix chemicals and solutions without producting any unpleasent smells (hopefully) with this virtual chemisty lab. Use online or download. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Science

Free software for many Microsoft products, using Google, SPSS, MiniTab, StataQuest, Quick Books, Mat Lab, and many others

The mission of the Media Education Lab at Temple University is to improve media literacy education through scholarship and community service. Resources for teaching about the copyright, fair use and education, based on the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Media Literacy Education.

Idea Lab article about cultural shift resulting in "overthrow of the book."

crossbrowser solutions... check sites in multiple browsers ..all in one location

The MIT Media Lab and Plymouth Rock Studios will collaborate to revolutionize how we tell our stories, from major motion pictures to peer-to-peer multimedia sharing. By applying leading-edge technologies to make stories more interactive, improvisational and social, researchers will seek to transform audiences into active participants in the storytelling process, bridging the real and virtual worlds, and allowing everyone to make their own unique stories with user-generated content on the Web.

Links to science museums and virtual labs, like the heart, bicrobial zoo, and British Museum of Natural History

"MIT OpenCourseWare staff member talks about SP.722D-Lab: Development, Design and Dissemination, Spring 2005 "

Dove Research & Analytics, set up in 2010 is the fastest growing Govt. Approved independent analytical laboratory, serving the best in the business among pharmaceuticals, cosmetic testing, water testing, food testing, microbiological testing, and industrial chemical analysis. The lab has the backup of fully trained and experienced analyst across many technical fields to provide accurate results in shortest possible time.