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Publisher: UM Libraries
ISBN:
Category : Education, Higher
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Enhancing the Value and Sustainability of Field Stations and Marine Laboratories in the 21st Century
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309305373
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
For over a century, field stations have been important entryways for scientists to study and make important discoveries about the natural world. They are centers of research, conservation, education, and public outreach, often embedded in natural environments that range from remote to densely populated urban locations. Because they lack traditional university departmental boundaries, researchers at field stations have the opportunity to converge their science disciplines in ways that can change careers and entire fields of inquiry. Field stations provide physical space for immersive research, hands-on learning, and new collaborations that are otherwise hard to achieve in the everyday bustle of research and teaching lives on campus. But the separation from university campuses that allows creativity to flourish also creates challenges. Sometimes, field stations are viewed as remote outposts and are overlooked because they tend to be away from population centers and their home institutions. This view is exacerbated by the lack of empirical evidence that can be used to demonstrate their value to science and society. Enhancing the Value and Sustainability of Field Stations and Marine Laboratories in the 21st Century summarizes field stations' value to science, education, and outreach and evaluates their contributions to research, innovation, and education. This report suggests strategies to meet future research, education, outreach, infrastructure, funding, and logistical needs of field stations. Today's technologies - such as streaming data, remote sensing, robot-driven monitoring, automated DNA sequencing, and nanoparticle environmental sensors - provide means for field stations to retain their special connection to nature and still interact with the rest of the world in ways that can fuel breakthroughs in the environmental, physical, natural, and social sciences. The intellectual and natural capital of today's field stations present a solid platform, but many need enhancements of infrastructure and dynamic leadership if they are to meet the challenges of the complex problems facing the world. This report focuses on the capability of field stations to address societal needs today and in the future.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309305373
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
For over a century, field stations have been important entryways for scientists to study and make important discoveries about the natural world. They are centers of research, conservation, education, and public outreach, often embedded in natural environments that range from remote to densely populated urban locations. Because they lack traditional university departmental boundaries, researchers at field stations have the opportunity to converge their science disciplines in ways that can change careers and entire fields of inquiry. Field stations provide physical space for immersive research, hands-on learning, and new collaborations that are otherwise hard to achieve in the everyday bustle of research and teaching lives on campus. But the separation from university campuses that allows creativity to flourish also creates challenges. Sometimes, field stations are viewed as remote outposts and are overlooked because they tend to be away from population centers and their home institutions. This view is exacerbated by the lack of empirical evidence that can be used to demonstrate their value to science and society. Enhancing the Value and Sustainability of Field Stations and Marine Laboratories in the 21st Century summarizes field stations' value to science, education, and outreach and evaluates their contributions to research, innovation, and education. This report suggests strategies to meet future research, education, outreach, infrastructure, funding, and logistical needs of field stations. Today's technologies - such as streaming data, remote sensing, robot-driven monitoring, automated DNA sequencing, and nanoparticle environmental sensors - provide means for field stations to retain their special connection to nature and still interact with the rest of the world in ways that can fuel breakthroughs in the environmental, physical, natural, and social sciences. The intellectual and natural capital of today's field stations present a solid platform, but many need enhancements of infrastructure and dynamic leadership if they are to meet the challenges of the complex problems facing the world. This report focuses on the capability of field stations to address societal needs today and in the future.
University of Michigan Official Publication
Author:
Publisher: UM Libraries
ISBN:
Category : Education, Higher
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Publisher: UM Libraries
ISBN:
Category : Education, Higher
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
Research Publications of the National Biological Service
Author: United States. National Biological Service. Information Transfer Center
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Comprehensive listing of publications of the National Biological Service.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Comprehensive listing of publications of the National Biological Service.
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages :
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages :
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Wildlife Abstracts
Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publisher:
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Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
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Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Directory of Information Resources in Agriculture and Biology
Author: Agricultural Sciences Information Network
Publisher:
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
Bibliography of North American Geology, 1929-1939
Author: Emma Mertins Thom
Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1624
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1624
Book Description
Bulletin
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1072
Book Description
Bibliography of North American Geology
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1084
Book Description
1919/28 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1919/20-1935/36 issues and also material not published separately for 1927/28. 1929/39 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1929/30-1935/36 issues and also material for 1937-39 not published separately.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 1084
Book Description
1919/28 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1919/20-1935/36 issues and also material not published separately for 1927/28. 1929/39 cumulation includes material previously issued in the 1929/30-1935/36 issues and also material for 1937-39 not published separately.
US Federal Official Publications
Author: James A. Downey
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483188205
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
US Federal Official Publications: The International Dimension is a bibliographic account of U.S. publications. The title aims to present ways for foreigners to procure federal publications that is relevant to them. The text first covers with the acquisition of materials from Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications. Next, the selection presents items not listed in the Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, particularly government contract reports. The book will be of great use to economists, political scientists, and individuals who have an interest in U.S. government publications.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 1483188205
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
US Federal Official Publications: The International Dimension is a bibliographic account of U.S. publications. The title aims to present ways for foreigners to procure federal publications that is relevant to them. The text first covers with the acquisition of materials from Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications. Next, the selection presents items not listed in the Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, particularly government contract reports. The book will be of great use to economists, political scientists, and individuals who have an interest in U.S. government publications.