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The MAPS-GIS Web-based modules are designed to engage students in real-world scenarios that teach geospatial thinking. Web-based GIS reduces the complexities of traditional desktop GIS, yet maintains educational advantages for teaching geospatial thinking. Included for some of the modules include map links, instructor guides, and student materials. Topics range from Aquatic Environment, Coordinates, and Floodplain Geomorphology, to Forest Biology, Forest Ecology, Geodemographics, and Groundwater

This is the latest edition of this newsletter from the Australian Flexible Learning Framework.

from the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association

CCAA publishes technical guides, handbooks, datasheets, and briefing notes written specifically for architects, engineers, builders and tradespeople who design and work with cement, concrete and aggregates.

"Concrete is an extremely versatile building material that can be supplied ready mixed, prepared freshly on-site, or delivered as pre-cast component parts that can be produced to the exact specification and quantity required. However, the almost infinite range of variables in the properties of a concrete mix can result in inconsistent tolerances and compromised safety, unless thorough and accurate testing is carried out. "

The first two videos uploaded are entitled 'How GC Columns Work' and 'An Introduction to SPE' and are suitable educational pieces to give rapid training on how various aspects of chromatography work.

"Environmental History Resources is a fantastic website, maintained by Dr. Jan Oosthoek, an environmental historian based at the University of Newcastle, that explores how "environmental changes, often the result of human actions, have caused historical trends. The website features the award-winning podcast and the podcasts are available for visitors to listen to for the years of 2006 to 2010." From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2011. http://scout.wisc.edu

A broad and well-rounded introduction to pavement in the areas of pavement types, materials, design considerations, mix design, structural design, construction, quality assurance, specifications, evaluation, maintenance and rehabilitation, and pavement management.

Conceived by Mathematica creator and scientist Stephen Wolfram as a way to bring computational exploration to the widest possible audience, the Wolfram Demonstrations Project is an open-code resource that uses dynamic computation to illuminate concepts in science, technology, mathematics, art, finance, and a remarkable range of other fields.

See module on concrete

Another amazing website from Wolfram - must have a look

"... a useful package of information about a particular topic related to applied math and science by combining freely available articles from popular journals with curriculum, learning objects, and web sites from the AMSER portal. "

From PAX East 2011 being held in Boston, USA. Lots of videos with gamers and developers.

Articles, tutorials, and blogs on Visual Studio. Scroll down to the bottom for links to webcasts, podcasts, whitepapers and other resources.

Free tutorials and courses on a variety of topics: programming languages, web security, algorithms, Android, and others

"Pioneering a connected portfolio of separation and analytical science, laboratory informatics, and mass spectrometry, Waters' technology breakthroughs and laboratory solutions provide an enduring platform for customer success" - from the website

This is a collection of 3 articles by Isobel Coleman, Senior fellow for U.S. foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations and director of the council's Women and Foreign Policy Program. Her writing is clear and respectful toward her subjects and takes an optimistic tone towards progress for women in Muslim-dominant countries. Highly recommended.

Measuring soil physical properties with different instruments and methods.