Meteorology Reference Resources
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Encyclopedia of atmospheric sciences by
Call Number: QC 854 .A48 2003Publication Date: 2003eBook and Reference BookEncyclopedia of global warming and climate change by
Call Number: QC 981.8 .G56 E47Publication Date: 2008eBook and Reference BookEncyclopedia of hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones by
Call Number: QC 944 .L66 2008Publication Date: 2008Reference Book- Encyclopedia of Ocean SciencesPublication Date: 2008
Encyclopedia of world climatology by
Call Number: QC 854 .E526 2005Publication Date: 2005eBook and Reference BookGlobal warming in the 21st century by
Call Number: QC 981.8 .G56 J643 2006Publication Date: 2006Reference BookOperational Weather Forecasting by
Call Number: QCISBN: 0470711582Publication Date: 2013-02-11E-bookRoutledge handbook of climate change and society by
Call Number: QC 903 .R68 2010Publication Date: 2010Reference BookThe atlas of climate change : mapping the world's greatest challenge by
Call Number: QC 981.8 .C5 D69 2007Publication Date: 2007Reference Book- The weather almanac : a reference guide to weather, climate, and related issues in the United States and its key cities byCall Number: QC 983 .R83Publication Date: 2004eBook and Reference Book
- Treatise on Geochemistry byPublication Date: 2003
Weather America : a thirty-year summary of statistical weather data and rankings by
Call Number: QC 983 .W385 2011Publication Date: 2011Reference BookWorld atlas of natural hazards by
Call Number: GB 5014 .W67 2004Publication Date: 2004Reference BookWorld Atlas of Atmospheric Pollution by
Call Number: QCISBN: 1843318911Publication Date: 2011-08-01E-book
Related Sciences Reference Titles
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- AccessScienceAn online collection of science and technology encyclopedia articles, dictionary and biography entries, images, and animations. This is a good resource to consult for new topics.
- CRC Concise Encyclopedia of MathematicsPublication Date: 2002
CRCnetBASE
WebsiteEncyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry by Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry is the most comprehensive analytical chemistry reference available, covering all aspects from theory and instrumentation through applications and techniques. The chemistry and techniques are described as performed in the laboratory (environmental, clinical, QC, research, university), in the field or by remote sensing. The level of detail is similar to that of a lab protocol and together with the cited references, will support the analysis of complex inorganic, organic and biological structures by academic and industrial researchers. Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry also enables preparation of procedures, protocols and "cookbooks" by managers and staff of laboratories. Encyclopedia of Analytical Chemistry comprises over 600 articles, arranged alphabetically by topic, in approximately 14000 pages, in 15 volumes.
ISBN: 9780471976707Publication Date: 2000 (with updates through 2009)ENVIROnetBASE by
Website- Encyclopedia of Global Environmental ChangeCall Number: GE 149 .E443 2001Publication Date: 2002eBook and Reference Book
- International Critical Tables of Numeric Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology byPublication Date: 2003
- Handbook of physical properties of liquids and gases : pure substances and mixtures byCall Number: QC 145.4 .T5 V3713Publication Date: 1996Reference Book
Being a good colleague/peer
- "What can I do today to create a more inclusive community"?This document lists specific practices and citations for them that can help create more inclusive communities. The suggestions are targeted towards instructors in computer science, but can be adapted for other fields and for the research environment.
- Best Practices for Reading and Writing Letters of Recommendation"A letter of recommendation for an academic position or promotion provides an overall assessment of the candidate’s potential to excel in the new position: the professional promise and evidence to support
that assessment." - A sense of belonging matters"For science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduate students from underrepresented groups, such as racial and ethnic minorities and women, a sense of belonging—or lack thereof—can have a concrete effect on a crucial career component: their publication records. "
- The Science of Effective Mentorship"Mentorship is [...] a set of skills that can and should be learned, practiced, and improved upon with self-reflection and feedback."
- Safe fieldwork strategies for at-risk individuals, their supervisors and institutions"It is paramount that all fieldworkers be informed of the risks some colleagues may face, so that they can define best practice together: here we recommend strategies to minimize risk for all individuals conducting fieldwork."
- Ten Steps to Protect BIPOC Scholars in the Field"recommendations to prepare faculty and students for discrimination and racialized violence before traveling and to protect them once in the field."
- Ten simple rules for building an antiracist lab"Here we present 10 rules to help labs develop antiracists policies and action in an effort to promote racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusion in science."
- What can you do to improve the academic workplace for your deaf and hard-of-hearing colleagues?"Suggestions on this list come from a variety of sources (e.g. HLAA employment toolkit) but primarily our own experiences. This list isn’t comprehensive but provides some guidelines for common scenarios with academia. "
- A Guide to Developing Academic and Research Relationships in Oklahoma Indian Country"The purpose of this work was to provide tools, resources, and other materials necessary for non-Native scholars, researchers, faculty members, and government employees to better understand, reach out to, and build collaborative relationships with those who share an affiliation with Oklahoma Indian Country."
- Conducting research through an anti-racism lens"This guide was developed in response to librarians fielding multiple requests from UMN researchers looking to incorporate anti-racism into their research practices."
- Ready to Be an Ally for Black Academics? Here’s a Start"Twelve ways that white faculty members can better support Black academics in their department and across the campus."
- Communicating with EmpathyRequires OU 4x4 login via LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com). "Empathy at work is crucial to [...] success. When you and your coworkers feel comfortable and confident speaking openly to each other, you're able to develop better relationships. As a result, you feel like you matter and you feel safe enough in your environment to speak up and to allow others to do the same."
- How to be an anti-racist teacherThis article is focused towards secondary education but the principles should be applicable to post-secondary teaching as well.
- Teaching While White: Where to Start Resources"Teaching While White (TWW) seeks to move the conversation forward on how to be consciously, intentionally, anti-racist in the classroom. Because "white" does not mean a blank slate. It is a set of assumptions that is the baseline from which everything is judged; it is what passes for normal. "
- What are pronouns? Why do they matter?"Using someone’s correct personal pronouns is a way to respect them and create an inclusive environment, just as using a person’s name can be a way to respect them."
- Pronouns 102: how to stop messing up pronouns"Pronouns are hard! There is a reason for that (the reason is… linguistics), but the fact of the matter is, many people find it very difficult to switch pronouns for a person, or to use certain pronouns at all. This post isn’t about getting into the why, but more going about the how to get better."
- The Problem With Telling Someone 'I Don't See You as Disabled'"This is a fairly common thing to hear, and it’s pretty clear those saying it think they’re paying you a compliment. But “don’t worry, I don’t see you as…” never ends with a positive statement."
- For our white friends desiring to be allies"my prayer is that when someone asks you the question, “how can I be a stronger ally?” you might choose to save your breath/energy and send this in its place. "
- Decolonizing field ecology"Within the humanities and social sciences, a growing recognition of this issue has led to calls to “decolonize” research practice by interrogating and seeking to move away from European modes of knowledge production (see, e.g., Radcliffe, 2017). "
- Advice for successful male mentors of women in academe"crucial that male mentors go the extra mile to engage in mentorships of women that help to dismantle the deeply embedded patriarchal structures that have created such hurdles for women in political science as well as other disciplines."
How to Be an Antiracist by
Call Number: E184.A1 K344 2019ISBN: 9780525509288Publication Date: 2019"This is an essential work for anyone who wants to go beyond the awareness of racism to the next step: contributing to the formation of a just and equitable society."
- Stress and Mental Health in Graduate School: How Student Empowerment Creates Lasting Change"This article describes an ongoing initiative of the Department of Chemistry (Chem. Dept.) at the University of Minnesota (UMN) to support the mental health of graduate students. With the increasing pressure on students to carry out novel research, publish articles, learn a broad range of skills, and look for career opportunities, the levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among graduate students are on the rise. "
- Maintaining Professionalism In The Age of Black Death Is….A Lot"We’re biting our tongues, swallowing our rage and fighting back tears to remain professional because expressing that hurt caused by witnessing black death is considered more unprofessional, than black men and women actually being killed. So if you can, please, be mindful. Your black employees are dealing with a lot."
- Racism's Psychological Toll"Williams [...] studies the link between racism and post-traumatic stress disorder, which is known as race-based traumatic stress injury, or the emotional distress a person may feel after encountering racial harassment or hostility. [...] she says race-based stress reactions can be triggered by events that are experienced vicariously, or externally, through a third party — like social media or national news events."
- Learning the Unwritten Rules: Working Class Students in Graduate School"While researchers have begun to examine the experiences of working class students in undergraduate education more closely, we know less about the experiences of working class students in graduate school. Through a nationwide survey of graduate students enrolled in Ph.D. programs in Sociology, we examined the extent to which working class students face greater challenges or barriers in completing their degrees compared to their middle class peers."
- Interviewed while BlackFocusing on medical school matching - "Improving the experiences of Black applicants will be a first step toward increasing the diversity of programs and subsequently addressing the unmet needs of the diverse patient populations they serve."
- Microagressions in Medicine"The first step in addressing implicit biases and microaggressions is to recognize that they exist." Written about medicine, but the lessons from this article can be applied in many fields.
- Neurotypicals: Listen to Our Words, Not Our Tone"When you know someone is autistic and you’re interacting with them, remember that many of us cannot modulate our tone of voice and are not trying to send you any social signals with our timbre or pitch. And remember, not everyone you interact with will be openly autistic or know they are autistic."