e3 Information Overload AND Are You 2.0 Yet? - Materials Science http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/ E-resources for Engineering Education, plus discussions on various web 2.0 and library issues en-us Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:49:28 EST Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:49:28 EST brian.c.gray@case.edu brian.c.gray@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 ASM International's Geodesic Dome http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/08/31/asm_internationals_geodesic_dome According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (August 30, 2009) the ASM International's geodesic dome has been nominated to be listed... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/08/31/asm_internationals_geodesic_dome Blog: e3 Information Overload Engineering Materials Science News from the Field Northeast Ohio Professional Associations & Societies Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:49:28 EST According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer (August 30, 2009) the ASM International's geodesic dome has been nominated to be listed with the National Register of Historic Places.

See a picture of the structure and get more details at the ASM website about Materials Park.

]]> FREE ASM Trial Membership through October 1 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/20/free_asm_trial_membership_through_october_1 Become an ASM Member or Trial Member to be eligible to WIN up to $10,000 in ASM products and services... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2007/08/20/free_asm_trial_membership_through_october_1 Blog: e3 Information Overload Databases, Publishers, & Vendor Updates Engineering Materials Science Mechanical Engineering News from the Field Professional Associations & Societies Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:00:00 EST Become an ASM Member or Trial Member to be eligible to WIN up to $10,000 in ASM products and services in the $35,000 ASM's Everything Material Sweepstakes.

FREE Trial Membership through October 1, 2007, no purchase necessary.

]]> AZoM.com (The A to Z of Materials) http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/13/azomcom_the_a_to_z_of_materials AZoM.com (the A to Z of Materials) provides various information sources for engineers that use advanced materials. First, they provide... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/13/azomcom_the_a_to_z_of_materials Alerting Services Current Awareness Engineering Materials Science Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:00:00 EST AZoM.com (the A to Z of Materials) provides various information sources for engineers that use advanced materials. First, they provide free access to AZojomo - The "AZo Journal of Materials Online". From the front page, users have access to a search engine, material property search, and recent news stories (including RSS feeds). Many other links to books, events, and other resources also exist.

[About Us]

AZoM.com (the A to Z of Materials) was formed with the primary aim of increasing the use of Advanced Materials by the engineering and design community worldwide. Over 21 million engineers now use the Internet as part of their daily lives, yet the vast majority of them are still unaware what can be achieved by the use of advanced ceramics, novel metallic alloys or state of the art composites.

The aim of AZoM is to become the primary materials information source for the engineering and design community worldwide. It also aims to be the primary publicist of news, views and developments within the materials science community. However, unlike many other materials related organizations AZoM is totally focused on the needs of the end users of materials. To achieve this aim, all of the educational, informative and news content on AZoM is easy to access and search and is provided on a free of charge, no subscription, no charge per article, totally free basis.

[VIA: Journal of Jay, LISNews, August 15, 2006]

]]> Case Student to Present at International Conference on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/11/case_student_to_present_at_international_conference_on_applications_of_lasers_and_electrooptics David Poerschke, junior materials science major, received SOURCE travel funding to present his poster at the 25th International Congress on... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/12/11/case_student_to_present_at_international_conference_on_applications_of_lasers_and_electrooptics Case Awards, News, or Publications Conferences Engineering Materials Science News from the Field Mon, 11 Dec 2006 08:00:00 EST David Poerschke, junior materials science major, received SOURCE travel funding to present his poster at the 25th International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics (ICALEO) held October 30 to November 2 in Scottsdale, Ariz. His research mentor is David Schwam, research associate professor of materials science and engineering.

ICALEO is for anyone interested in laser materials processing from the basic understanding of the interaction between a laser beam and a material, to those interested in how a process can be integrated and optimized for an application. Laser Institute of America's goal for ICALEO is to bring both academic and industrial people together who may benefit from laser technology. This includes end-users and scientists as well as engineers and technicians engaged in developing laser technology.

[VIA: Case Daily, November 29, 2006]

]]> Nanotechnology - Unknown Risks and Future Prospects http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/01/nanotechnology_unknown_risks_and_future_prospects Charles Piller (Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2006) explores nanotechnology from safety to future prospects. The related graphic contains quite... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/07/01/nanotechnology_unknown_risks_and_future_prospects Applied Sciences Biomedical Engineering Engineering Materials Science Medicine & Healthcare Nanotechnology Sat, 01 Jul 2006 07:30:00 EST Charles Piller (Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2006) explores nanotechnology from safety to future prospects. The related graphic contains quite interesting information. For example, U.S. patents in nanotechnology increased from 1000 in 1990 to over 5000 in 2003. The U.S. also granted approximately 5 times as many patents in nanotechnology than any other country in 2003. The U.S., Europe, and Japan have all contributed over a billion dollars each to nanotechnology research. Make sure to check out the related PDF that describes terminology of various nanostructures.

(VIA: Quick Picks, June 2, 2006)

]]> Student in Materials Science Receives Scholarship http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/08/student_in_materials_science_receives_scholarship David Poerschke, a third-year student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was recently awarded the Charles W. Finkl... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/06/08/student_in_materials_science_receives_scholarship Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Materials Science Thu, 08 Jun 2006 08:16:38 EST David Poerschke, a third-year student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was recently awarded the Charles W. Finkl Scholarship by the Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation.

(VIA: Case Daily, June 6, 2006)

]]> Emerald Engineering - Free Access until September 2006 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/05/18/emerald_engineering_free_access_until_september_2006 Emerald Engineering showcases practical and theoretical insightful articles, interviews, case studies, viewpoints and more. Whether you are an academic, researcher... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/05/18/emerald_engineering_free_access_until_september_2006 Applied Sciences Databases, Publishers, & Vendor Updates Engineering Materials Science Mathematics & Statistics Thu, 18 May 2006 08:06:38 EST Emerald Engineering showcases practical and theoretical insightful articles, interviews, case studies, viewpoints and more. Whether you are an academic, researcher or industry practitioner, Emerald Engineering can help you find solutions to problems and keep up to date with current research, industry news, trends and debates by providing access to quality engineering information.

Free Access!!!
Emerald Engineering will be available on three levels: level one will be unrestricted access for all; level two will feature additional content and will be available to registered members; and level three will have even more content for Emerald Engineering journal and database subscribers. However, in order to celebrate the launch of this essential resource, we are delighted to give access to the whole of Emerald Engineering completely free of any restrictions until September 2006. Follow the link on this page, then on the Insight login page simply click the "login" button to return to Emerald Engineering with FREE full site access.

It appears four subject categories currently exist: Advanced Automation, Computational Mathematics, Electronics Manufacture & Packaging, and Materials Science & Engineering.

]]> NSF Supports the Development of Modules to Teach High School Students About Nanotechnology http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/05/03/nsf_supports_the_development_of_modules_to_teach_high_school_students_about_nanotechnology Alexis Abramson, the Warren E. Rupp Assistant Professor in mechanical and aerospace engineering, received a $20,000 Research Experience for Teachers... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/05/03/nsf_supports_the_development_of_modules_to_teach_high_school_students_about_nanotechnology Aerospace Engineering Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Nanotechnology News from the Field Wed, 03 May 2006 07:58:49 EST Alexis Abramson, the Warren E. Rupp Assistant Professor in mechanical and aerospace engineering, received a $20,000 Research Experience for Teachers (RET) supplement from the National Science Foundation to develop modules to teach high school students about nanotechnology. Abramson, along with other collaborators, is developing the Nanopedia, a Web-based multimedia and interactive electric resource on nanotechnology.

(Via: Case Daily, March 24, 2006)

]]> American Chemical Society Journals - RSS Feeds http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/15/american_chemical_society_journals_rss_feeds Each of the American Chemical Society journals offer RSS feeds that include their Articles ASAP and complete Table of Contents.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/15/american_chemical_society_journals_rss_feeds Alerting Services Applied Sciences Chemical Engineering Chemistry & Chemicals Current Awareness Databases, Publishers, & Vendor Updates Engineering Materials Science RSS & Readers Science and Technology Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:34:47 EST Each of the American Chemical Society journals offer RSS feeds that include their Articles ASAP and complete Table of Contents.

]]> MEMS Technology and Biomedical Applications - Conference http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/11/mems_technology_and_biomedical_applications_conference The Gordon Research Conference on "MEMS Technology and Biomedical Applications" will be held at Connecticut College, New London, CT during... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/11/mems_technology_and_biomedical_applications_conference Applied Sciences Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Case Awards, News, or Publications Conferences Engineering Materials Science Medicine & Healthcare News from the Field Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:58:58 EST The Gordon Research Conference on "MEMS Technology and Biomedical Applications" will be held at Connecticut College, New London, CT during the week of June 25-30, 2006. There is an opportunity for researchers and their students to present their work at a poster session during the conference. More information about the conference, including links to registration can be found at http://www.grc.uri.edu/programs/2006/mems.htm.

Session topics include:

  • Novel BioMEMS Sensing
  • Chemical Specificity for BioMEMS Sensing
  • BioMaterials for BioMEMS
  • MEMS Technology as a Biomedical Device Platform
  • Biologically Inspired MEMS
  • Biofluidic Microsystems
  • Lab-on-a-Chip
  • Implantable MEMS Devices
  • Applications of BioMEMS in Human Health

Several Case speakers are listed, including:

  • Horst von Recum - "Activation of gene regulation by a drug delivery microchip"
  • Carlos Mastrangelo - Tentative Title: "Microfluidics chips for integrated DNA Assays"

]]> Case Publication - John Lewandowski http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/11/case_publication_john_lewandowski On February 01, 2006, the Case Daily shared that John Lewandowski, the Leonard Case, Jr., Professor of Engineering and director... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/11/case_publication_john_lewandowski Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Materials Science Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:57:16 EST On February 01, 2006, the Case Daily shared that John Lewandowski, the Leonard Case, Jr., Professor of Engineering and director of the Mechanical Characterization facility recently had his “Nature Materials’ paper selected and publicized as an Editors Choice paper in Science. In addition, it has been publicized on the Materials Research Society web site.

For the CASE community:
Various print copies of Science are available for your viewing pleasure. Various electronic access points are available as well.

]]> Investing In Nanotechnology http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/10/investing_in_nanotechnology NanoFocus from Chemical & Engineering News (February 24, 2006) highlighted the increase in funding towards nanotechnology in 2006. Investing In... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2006/04/10/investing_in_nanotechnology Applied Sciences Chemistry & Chemicals Engineering Materials Science Nanotechnology Nanotechnology News from the Field Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:27:24 EST NanoFocus from Chemical & Engineering News (February 24, 2006) highlighted the increase in funding towards nanotechnology in 2006. Investing In Nanotechnology by Ann M. Thayer shared various measures of R&D investing, such as:
  • $18 billion worldwide into nanotechnology between 1997 and 2005, and $6 billion estimated in 2006 alone
  • From 1995-2005, there have been 258 investments in 143 start-ups spread across 13 countries, but only 9% have been acquired or gone public
  • 83% of the small nanotech companies are still operating, 8% are “dead or in danger”]]> Advances in Nanotechnology - Links Updated http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2005/12/03/advances_in_nanotechnology_links_updated The Scout Report (Volume 11, Number 44, November 4, 2005) has put together a collection of various nanotechnology web sites.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2005/12/03/advances_in_nanotechnology_links_updated Applied Sciences Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Engineering Materials Science Medicine & Healthcare Nanotechnology Sat, 03 Dec 2005 22:53:57 EST The Scout Report (Volume 11, Number 44, November 4, 2005) has put together a collection of various nanotechnology web sites.

    ]]>         Immunome Research - New Open Access Title http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2005/09/21/immunome_research_new_open_access_title Thanks to George S. Porter on the CHMINF-L listserv for sharing this announcement on this new open access journal. BioMed... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2005/09/21/immunome_research_new_open_access_title Applied Sciences Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Engineering Materials Science Mathematics & Statistics Open Access Scientific Publishing & Data Wed, 21 Sep 2005 13:23:30 EST Thanks to George S. Porter on the CHMINF-L listserv for sharing this announcement on this new open access journal. BioMed Central has started publication of its newest open access journal title, Immunome Research.

    [About Immunome Research]

    Immunome Research is an Open Access, peer-reviewed, online journal integrating traditional laboratory research with the latest technologies, including genomics, bioinformatics and mathematical modelling.

    Immunome Research is a journal of the International Immunomics Society (IIMMS). The journal aims to provide a focal point for the field of Immunomics, which lies at the intersection between traditional laboratory research and the latest research technologies. It thereby includes the sub-speciality immunoinformatics, as well as the application of large-scale genomics to the immune system. Rapidly expanding areas of particular interest include the predicting of MHC-peptide binding, mathematical modelling of viral/host interactions, and the use of gene expression arrays to model immune system pathways.

    To date there has been no specialty journal covering this new and rapidly expanding domain. Researchers published their immunomics research either in general immunology journals or in bioinformatics journals. These journals generally do not have ready access to expert reviewers with knowledge in both domains - i.e. traditional immunology and bioinformatics/modelling. Furthermore, researchers interested in reading more in the area cannot easily access or find relevant articles, which are sprinkled across many different journals. The International Immunomics Society (IIMMS) has a rapidly growing membership that has expressed the need to have a high quality specialist journal to provide consistent standards to the field and provide a focal point for growth of this area.

    ]]>         Environmental Health & Safety Research on Nanoparticles http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2005/09/02/environmental_health_safety_research_on_nanoparticles As reported in the August 31, 2005, Knowledgespeak Newsletter, the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN) of Rice University... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2005/09/02/environmental_health_safety_research_on_nanoparticles Applied Sciences Biological Sciences Engineering Materials Science Medicine & Healthcare Nanotechnology Fri, 02 Sep 2005 09:03:23 EST As reported in the August 31, 2005, Knowledgespeak Newsletter, the Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology (CBEN) of Rice University and the International Council on Nanotechnology (ICON) have released a free online database covering scientific findings related to the risks and benefits of nanotechnology. The environmental health and safety (EHS) resource, the first of its kind in the world, aims to combine vast amounts of scientific content on the effects of nanoparticles.

    [CBEN Vision]
    This Center aims to shape nanoscience into a discipline with the relevance, triumphs, and vitality of a modern day polymer science. Both fields have at their core a complex class of materials, are highly interdisciplinary enterprises, and have enormous potential for spawning technology. Unlike polymer science, however, nanoscience is in its infancy, and its maturation into a discipline to rival polymer science is unlikely to happen spontaneously. The Center for Biological and Environmental Nanotechnology fosters the development of this field through an integrated set of programs that aim to address the scientific, technological, environmental, human resource, commercialization, and societal barriers that hinder the transition from nanoscience to nanotechnology.

    [ICON Mission Statement]

    ICON’s mission is to assess, communicate, and reduce nanotechnology environmental and health risks while maximizing its societal benefit.

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