Student Resources
Libraries
Library of Congress- This site offers a vast amount of linked information which can prove to be very helpful when one is looking for virtually any educational topic out there.
Iinternet Public Library - Gather links to reference materials covering computers, law, science, entertainment and education. This site also features sections for kids and teenagers.
Homework Help
EBSCO- The world’s most prolific aggregator of full text journals, magazines and other sources.
National Geographic- Here one can find information in relation to science and education from a non-profit organization.
Roget's Thesaurus- Find synonyms, antonyms, and answers to any other word-related questions you may have. Works in conjunction with Dictionary.com.
The CIA World Factbook - Profiles everything about the countries of the world including maps, politics, flags, weather, major cities, and economics.
Biography.com - For the people who want to know more about people. This site offers a searchable database of famous names, plus "biobytes," which are one minute clips for web-watchers.
Discovery.com - The website counterpart to the popular television channel, The Discovery Channel; All varieties of information can be found here, particularly in science, politics, history, etc.
Homework Help on About.com - This is a very well-rounded, informative place
to start with some homework help one may be needing.
Online Writing lab- A online writing lab that will help you with your writing. Purdue University sponsors this lab.
Career and College Links
FastWEB - Get help finding financial aid with a scholarship, loan and aid program search engine. Students can even set up a mailbox to receive information.
College Board Online - This is the official home of the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT; explains how to register for the exam. Also provides resources for applying to college.
GoCollege - Perform a college and financial aid search to figure out the best combination of academics and affordability.
CollegeNET - Search colleges by state, major and tuition. Find graduate programs, financial aid and apply online.
College 411 - Resource is geared for students and parents planning for a college education, with sections on financial aid, college searches and study abroad.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Find information about virtually any career opportunity available. [Search through key word search or index]
Labs and Research Institutions
Los Alamos - Multidisciplinary laboratory focuses on national security R&D. Take a tour, learn the lab's history, read news and access research material.
Argonne National Laboratory - Features research facilities, recent publications, and a history of the department.
