Warning: Some web sites to which these materials provide links for the convenience of users are not managed by the University of Kentucky nor CAER. The University nor CAER take no responsibility for the content of those sites.
American Coal Foundation - Provides materials (glossary, lesson plans and more) to educate today's teachers and students about coal.
CEDAR, INC. - Coal Education Development and Resource organization strives to increase the knowledge and understanding of the many benefits the Coal Industry provides in our daily lives by providing financial resources and coal education materials to implement its study in the school curriculum. Also hosts "Coal Fairs".
Coal Photos - available from the
Kentuckiana Digital Library and mostly Kentucky/Appalachian based.
Kentucky Coal History - includes photos, newspaper clips, historical links, mining camps, mining equipment (1910's-1950's), Kentucky Coal timeline and more.
Coal Info Links - Historical and other general resources (including list of books) concerning coalmining and coalminers from most U.S. states and other countries.
History of Coal Mining in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia - Coal mining has been a major factor in the history and development of the Cape Breton region of Nova Scotia since the early 1700s.
Songs from the Mines - mostly coal mine songs.
Virtual Museum of Coal
Mining in Western Pennsylvania
Coal-Related Sites from Ohio State University
Coal
Mining in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era - Pictures and Texts from Ohio State University.
History
of the American Steel Industry - From Ohio State University.
Labor-Management Conflict
In American History - From Ohio State University and contains info about "Strikes in the Anthracite Coal fields of Pennsylvania" plus other coal-related stories.
MultiMedia Histories - Other historical events from Ohio State University that are in the same general time-frame as above sites.
Ash Education Web Site
- (teaching materials) - {http://www.caer.uky.edu/kyasheducation/}- provides information on coal combustion by-products
Center for Applied Energy Research
- (teaching materials) - {http://www.caer.uky.edu}
Clean Coal Technologies
- (teaching materials) - {http://www.caer.uky.edu/cct/ccthome.html}- provides information on the benefits of clean coal technologies
Kentucky Coal Academy
- {http://coalacademy.kctcs.edu/} - KCTCS provides educational support TO KCA to educate and train the coal workforce of the future
Kentucky Coal Association
- (teaching materials) - {http://www.kentuckycoal.org/}
Kentucky Coal Council's Coal
Education Web Site - teaching materials) - {http://www.coaleducation.org/}
Kentucky
Coal Council - {http://www.coaleducation.org/kcmec/default.htm}
Kentucky Coal
Facts - online educational pamphlet
Kentucky Mine Map Information Site - {http://www.caer.uky.edu/resources/minemap.shtml}
Kentucky Geological Survey
(KGS) - (teaching materials) - {http://www.uky.edu/kgs/home.htm}
Kentucky Mining
Institute - {http://www.miningusa.com/kmi/default.htm}
Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation
- {http://www.kstc.com/}
KET, The Kentucky Network
- (teaching materials) - Electronic
Field Trip to a Coal Mine
BestPractices
- a program of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Industrial
Technologies (OIT), works with industry to identify plant-wide opportunities
for energy savings and process efficiency.
Center for Energy and Economic Development
- (teaching materials) - non-profit group dedicated to protecting
the viability of coal-based electricity by conducting research, dispelling
falsehoods, and educating the public and government officials about coal-based
electricity's importance
Clean Coal
Technology Compendium - contains data generated by CCT Program
and related clean coal information; demonstrates and deploys advanced clean
coal technologies that meet strict environmental standards; managed by the
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Coal
Combustion By-product (CCB) Utilization Research and Development Program
- at the U. S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory
Consortium for Fossil Fuel Science (CFFS) - research program to study alternative sources
for transportation fuel and environmental research related to fossil fuel
Environmental Protection Agency - Mission is "to protect human
health and the environment"; in such areas as air and global climate change, water, land, communities and ecosystems,
and compliance and environmental stewardship.
Fossil.Energy.gov
- US Department of Energy Web Site
Mine Safety and Health Administration
- U.S. Department of Labor
Mining and Metallurgy Resources
- U.S. Department of Commerce, mining and metallurgy reports from Russia and newly-independent states.
National Energy Technology Laboratory
(NETL) - DOE National Laboratory that focuses on the development of advanced
technologies related to coal and natural gas. With the recent addition of the National
Petroleum Technology Office, responsibilities now cover the breadth
of fossil energy resources - coal, natural gas, and oil.
National Laboratories
- Listing of national labs of the United States Government
Office of Industrial Technologies
- works in partnership with U.S. industry to develop and deliver advanced
technologies that increase energy efficiency, improve environmental performance,
and boost productivity.
Office of Surface Mining
- bureau of U.S. Department of the Interior ... to protect citizens and the
environment during coal mining and reclamation and to reclaim mines abandoned
before 1977
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - U.S. Department of Labor
Tennessee Valley Authority
- TVA achieves excellence in public service for the good of the people of
the Tennessee Valley by supporting sustainable economic development, supplying
affordable, reliable power, and managing a thriving river system.
U.S. Department of Energy
- the priorities of the Department's energy program are to: increase domestic
energy production; revolutionize our approach energy conservation and efficiency;
and, promote the development of renewable and alternative energy sources.
U.S. Department of Transportation
- ensures fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation
system that meets US vital national interests.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- works for a cleaner, healthier environment for the US public.
U.S. Geological Survey
- USGS provides reliable scientific information to describe and understand
the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage
water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect
our quality of life.
U.S. Patent Office -
PTO promotes industrial and technological progress.
A collection of links from various coal-related site "link pages"
CARRC Links
CAS Recommended Chemistry
Sites - Science Smorgasbord and Chemical Reference Sites
CEED Links
Coal
Petrology - Links for Mineralogists
DOE/EIA's
Online Energy Education Resources
DOE's History of Energy
Energy Connection
Links
Energy
Crossroads - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's contribution to
organizing a wide array of pointers to energy-efficiency resources on the World Wide
Web.
Energy Education Links
- from the Open Directory Project website.
Energy Links
from EIA
Energy and Environment Links - from Los Alamos National Laboratory
FlyAsh Utilization Symposia
Links
Fossil Fuels Educational
Links
Kentucky
Geological Survey Coal Links
National Energy Foundation - Teacher Links
and
Student Links
National Mining Association
Links
Office of Surface Mining
Links
Utility Links
Virginia Tech Coal and
Energy Links
Colorado Mining Association
(CMA) - A trade association whose membership is composed of both
small and large enterprises engaged in the exploration for, production and
refining of, metals, coal, oil shale, and industrial minerals; firms that
manufacture and distribute mining and mineral processing equipment and supplies.
InfoMine - mining
information
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- a professional/learned body for engineers in the minerals industry and has
its headquarters in the United Kingdom.
Kentucky Department
of Mines and Minerals - also includes information about Division
of Training and Education; Division of Mine Licensing; Mine Map Information
Center; Division of Explosives and Blasting; Division of Oil and Gas.
Mining and Metallurgy Resources
- U.S. Department of Commerce, mining and metallurgy reports from Russia and newly-independent states.
Mining and Metallurgical Society of
America (MMSA) - An organization dedicated to heightening public
awareness and understanding of the minerals industry.
Mining Associations -
from MiningUSA.com
Mining Departments
and Schools List - University of Idaho, Mining Educators Web
Site
Mining Engineering
-University of Kentucky, College of Engineering
Mining Search Engine Directory
- www.mininglinks.com
Mining Statistics -
from National Mining Association; includes statistics for Coal Producer Survey;
Facts About Coal; Facts About Minerals; Fast Facts; Gold and Silver Statistics;
Mining Employment Statistics; Mining Equipment Statistics; Safety Statistics;
State Statistics
MiningUSA - mining
portal for industry professionals; information is provided as a courtesy to
the mining industry.
National Mining Association
- voice of one of America's basic industries - mining. It was created in 1995
as a result of the merger of two major organizations representing the mining
industry at the national level: the National Coal Association and the American
Mining Congress
Office of Surface Mining
- U.S. Department of the Interior
Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute
(RMCMI) - A nonprofit corporation dedicated to the promotion of western coal
through education.
World Coal Institute
Virtual Museum of Coal
Mining in Western Pennsylvania
World Mining Index -
Find links to many topics; includes National Association of Mining Districts;
GEOLOG; ARCHELOG; ECOLOG
American Coal Ash Association (ACAA)
- interest in using CCPs as valuable products to enhance revenues, minimize
disposal costs, reduce liability and support environmental policies.
American Coal Council
- formerly the Western Coal Council; advances the development and utilization
of American coal as an economic, abundant and environmentally sound energy
fuel source.
American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute
- companies (coke producers; integrated steel companies which produce coke;
coal chemicals companies which refine coal tar) interested in establishing
a forum to discuss and act upon issues of common concern to their industry.
American Institute of Mining- Metallurgical
and Petroleum Engineers - to advance, record and disseminate
significant knowledge of engineering and the arts and sciences involved in
the production and use of minerals, metals, energy sources and materials.
Americans for Balanced Energy
Choices (ABEC) - national, non-profit organization promotes dialogue
about the essential role that electricity from coal plays in protecting the
environment while providing over half of the electricity used each day in
the U.S.
Ash Development Association of
Australia - Australian producers and marketers of Power Station ash formed
the ADAA in 1991 to conduct research and technology transfer on behalf of members to
capitalise on market opportunities in the use of ash materials
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Association
- AACPA is network of organizations and individuals interested in promotion of
autoclaved aerated concrete products
CANMET
- Energy Technology Centre, Ottawa - Research arm of Natural Resources Canada and is one of Canada's
premier organizations in the field of energy, science and technology
Coalition for Affordable and
Reliable Energy - CARE was formed in 2000 to build support for a
comprehensive and balanced energy policy that not only implements energy conservation and
efficiency measures, but that also enables the country to better meet the increasing
demand for energy through use of diverse domestic energy resources, such as oil,
natural gas, renewable and alternative fuels, nuclear power, and especially coal.
CEED - Center for Energy and Economic
Development - non-profit group dedicated to protecting the viability
of coal-based electricity by conducting research, dispelling falsehoods, and
educating the public and government officials about coal-based electricity's
importance. - (teaching materials)
Coal
Associations Links - from the World Coal Institute
Coal Association of Canada
- represents Canadian companies engaged in the exploration, development, use
and transportation of coal.
The Coal Utilization Research Council
(CURC) - The national organization, comprised mostly of industrial
coal organizations and academic partners, acts as a facilitator to spread
information relevant to coal interests and coal-related research and development.
CAER is a member of CURC.
Coal
Ash Resources Research Consortium - an international consortium
of industry and government representatives, scientists, and engineers working
together toward a common goal: to advance coal ash utilization.
Community of Science -
is an Internet site for the global R&D community. COS provides tools and services
that enable these professionals to communicate, exchange information and find
the people and technologies that are important to their work.
Composites Fabrications Association
- The world's largest trade association serving the composites industry.
CRC for Coal in Sustainable Development
- The Cooperative Research Centre for Coal in Sustainable Development (CCSD)
is one of 64 Cooperative Research Centre's (CRCs) established and supported
through the Australian Government's Cooperative Research Centre's Program.
CRCs are devoted to strengthening collaborative links between industry, research
organisations and government agencies to achieve real outcomes of national,
economic and social significance.
Fossil Fuel Foundation - furthers science and technology in the
carbon and energy industries.
Gasification Technologies Council
- This is a body comprising about 30 institutions, mostly in the area of operating
gasification plants and in supplying technology and equipment for such plants.
CAER is a member of this council.
National Coal Council
- The NCC provides advice and guidance on a continuing basis as requested
by the Secretary of Energy on the general policy matters relating to coal.
National Petrochemical and Refiners Association
- NPRA seeks to inform policymakers and the public how petrochemical industries strengthen the
economy, protect the environment and promote national security.
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
- an industry advocate, it represents and serves the entire ready mixed concrete
industry through leadership, promotion, education, and partnering to ensure
ready mixed concrete is the building material of choice.
Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB)
- educates the community on the contributions of oil and natural gas industry
Power Technology
- web site for power industry; links to power industry organizations
Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP) -
a society for scientists and engineers involved with coal petrology,
kerogen petrology, organic geochemistry and related disciplines
International Committee for Coal and Organic Petrology -
members involved in fundamental and applied coal and organic petrology as it pertains to
the study, mostly under the microscope, of the organic constituents of coal and
other rocks
Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration -
SME is the world's largest society of mineral professionals
United Kingdom Quality Ash Association
- The UKQAA represents the interests of the major producers and users of coal
ash from coal fired power stations within the United Kingdom.
United Mine Workers of America -
UMWA's diverse membership includes coal miners, clean coal technicians, health care workers,
truck drivers, and school board employees.
United States Energy Association (USEA)
- An association of public and private energy-related organizations, corporations,
and government agencies. USEA represents the broad interests of the U.S. energy
sector by increasing the understanding of energy issues, both domestically
and internationally.
U.S. Green Building Council
- a coalition of leaders from across the building industry working
to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and
healthy places to live and work.
Diesel Technology Forum
- was created by leading companies in diesel technology, engine, vehicle and
fuel systems manufacturing, and petroleum refining to exchange of information
and views on a full range of issues concerning today's diesels and tomorrow's
diesel technologies.
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
- a non-profit energy research consortium for the benefit of utility members,
their customers, and society; provides science and technology-based solutions
and manages a far-reaching program of scientific research, technology development,
and product implementation.
FlyAsh Direct
- Is an association of electric utilities whose common goal is to increase
utilization of their by-product resources. It is a virtual Coal Combustion
By-Product (CCP) resource marketing tool available to both electric utilities
and users of CCP's to create awareness of beneficial construction applications
The
Fly Ash Resource Center - provides information on coal combustion
byproducts (CCBs): materials research, environmental, standards/quality assurance,
and marketplace
Gas
Technology Institute (GTI) - Research, development and training organization serving energy and
environmental markets;distributes technical reports to market studies
IEA
Coal Research - (International Energy Agency) - provider of information
on efficient coal supply and use, IEA Coal Research - The Clean Coal Centre
enhances innovation and continued development of coal as a clean source of
energy.
IEA Coal Research
Publications - at the CAER. Review online abstracts of all IEA
Coal Research publications and place an order for these publications.
Statistical Review of World
Energy -- from BP
Mitretek - A non-profit scientific research and
system engineering company that works in the public interest to solve complex technological problems
Sasol
- Active in over 20 countries and on 6 continents, Sasol is a global player in chemicals and fuels
Western
Research Institute - A technology development center serving private clients, industry, and
government with expertise in energy, environment, and highway materials
Ash Links - from the CAER's Ash Library's
website
Carbon Links - from the CAER's
Carbon Materials Research Group
Catalysis Links - from the CAER's
Clean Fuels and Chemicals Research Group
ECT Links - from the CAER's
Environmental and Coal Technologies Research Group
BIOMASS - COAL
Clean Energy States Alliance - federally funded research centers in designated states; a nonprofit organization that provides information and technical services to its members and works with them to build and expand clean energy markets in the United States
Council of Great Lakes Governors Biomass Initiative - to encourage greater production and use of biomass for energy generation. Biomass includes wood, crop residues, municipal waste, and other organic materials. Biomass can be converted for power production and transportation fuels including ethanol and biodiesel
Western Governors Biomass Initiative - promoting the increased use of bioenergy and biobased products through the conversion of biomass residuals from forest health projects and commercial agriculture
Sun Grant States - Sun Grant Initiative is a national program established to create new solutions (like biomass) for America's energy needs and to revitalize rural communities by working with land-grant universities and their federal and state laboratory partners on research, education, and extension programs
Argonne National Laboratory
- Argonne is one of the U.S. Department of Energy's largest research centers.
It is also the nation's first national laboratory, chartered in 1946.
Ash Library - repository of
selected full-text papers in the field of coal combustion by-product
utilization (CCBs) including innovative beneficiation, utilization, handling,
and storage techniques ;from the CAER's IAUS
Carbon Dioxide Information
Analysis Center - ORNL collects technical data on carbon dioxide
in relation to global changes in climate; greenhouse effect; vegetation and
oceans
Catalysis Research and Testing
Center (CRTC) - University of Kentucky, CAER
Center for Applied Energy Research
- University of Kentucky
Coal Ash Resources Research
Consortium (CARRC) - educate both professional and nontechnical
audiences about coal combustion by-products
Coal
Utilization Center - Penn State University
Colorado School of Mines
-in Golden, Colorado
Concrete
Technology Unit (University of Dundee) - Research in the field
of concrete technology and construction is carried out with the mission to
carry out research and development work to the highest level and disseminate
the information widely
Consortium for
Premium Carbon Products from Coal (CPCPC), Penn State University
- focus is the development, commercialization, and promotion of technologies
needed to produce high value-added carbon products from coal and coal-derived
feedstocks
Consortium for Fossil Fuel Science (CFFS),
University of Kentucky - engaged in research on the development of alternative sources for transportation fuel since
1986. These alternative sources include coal, natural gas, and waste materials, such as used plastics and tires
Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program, ORNL - develops sustainable
energy resources to create a cleaner environment and stronger economy; expands
energy applications in production and use; from Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Energy & Environmental Research
Center (EERC) - University of North Dakota; Education and Outreach
Illinois Clean Coal Institute -
technical component of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs'
(DCCA) Office of Coal Development (OCD)
International Ash Utilization Symposia
Series (IAUS) - at the University of Kentucky's CAER
MRSEC - Advanced Carbon Materials
Center
National Research Center for Coal
and Energy - West Virginia University
National Energy Technology Laboratory -
Department of Energy (DOE)
North American Geology
Departments - provided by University of South Dakota
Ohio
State University "CCP Factsheet" - coal combustion products factsheet
Recycled Material Resource Center
- University of New Hampshire - research and outreach facility for highway
and community use of recycled products
Southern Illinois University
Coal Research Center - in Carbondale, Illinois;
Outreach and Education
University of Kentucky - in
Lexington, Kentucky
Research at University of Kentucky
University of Missouri-Rolla
School of Materials, Energy and Earth Resources - programs of instruction, research, and
outreach are geared to the earth and its resources
Virginia Center for Coal and Energy
Research - an interdisciplinary energy and coal-related issues study,
research, information and resource facility for the Commonwealth of Virginia in
Alliance to Save Energy
- provides ideas for kids on saving energy
American Electric Power
- AEP's websites -- Louie's Space,' 'New Frontiers,' and 'Mind Power' - are for Elementary, Middle School,
and High School students respectively
Chevron Corporation's Learning Zone
- learn how a refinery operates and about the tools used to search for oil and natural gas; and the history
and properties of crude oil
DOE - United States Department of Energy - DOE's mission
is to foster a secure and reliable energy system that is environmentally and economically sustainable ... to support
continued U.S. leadership in science and technology
Ask a Scientist
- Office of Science, US Department of Energy
Dr. E's Energy Lab
- the DOE's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Center, offers fun games on renewable energy
Fossil Fuel Future
- an energy education web site from DOE - for college age and younger children
EIA/NEED Kid's Page
- fun energy facts, history and games for kids; includes classroom activities;
NEED and the Energy Information Administration; also check NEED materials and programs on
- Minerals/Natural Gas/Oil Management Service Kids Page and
California Energy
Commission - Energy Quest
Energy Ed Online
- the Energy Center of Wisconsin, facilitates energy education programs within Wisconsin schools
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- one of the very best sites out there for kids!
Home Energy Education
- also from Wisconsin, for those interested in learning more about energy consumption and conservation in their homes
Maytag Club Online Game
- provides games and activity books for energy conservation
National Science Bowl
- yearly competition for high school student
Solar Decathlon
- a competition in which teams of college students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive,
effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house
Southern Company
- for anyone who wants to understand electricity and power utilities better
Texas Railroad Commission's Kid's World
- an educational site (Enjoy "Ask the Commissioners!")
Alliance to Save Energy
- offers educators a wide range of tools and resources to bring energy efficiency
into the classroom to save energy while helping students build vital real-world skills
American Coal Foundation
- develops, produces, and disseminates coal-related educational materials
and programs designed for teachers and students
American Electric Power
- the Teacher's Lounge contains lesson plans, glossaries, and many hints on teaching about electricity
EELink - Environmental Education on the Internet
- EE-Link is a participant in the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) of the North
American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)
American Energy Security Study
- develops a comprehensive plan for the United States to establish energy security and independence through production of alternative oil and liquid transportation fuels from its vast domestic resources, including coal, biomass, and oil shale. The study also strives to bring better awareness of these issues to the American people, industry, the financial community, the media, governors, and legislators and political leadership at the national, state and local levels.
Colorado School of Mines
- programs for teachers K-12; - General Outreach
Energy Information Administration's K-12 Energy Education Resource Guide
- complete listing of free, or almost free, material
Energy Education Links
- a collection of educational energy links from the Open Directory Project website
Houston Museum of Natural Science
- great resources about energy related to their Wiess Energy Hall
Mineral Information Institute (MII)
- selection of reclamation success stories, including coal and other natural resources; history of mineral
consumption - (free teaching materials)
National Energy Foundation
- a great source for teachers; contains fact sheets and activity sheets. A nonprofit educational
organization dedicated to the development, dissemination and implementation of supplementary educational materials,
programs and courses to promote better understanding of energy, water, natural resources, science and math, technology,
conservation, and the environment.
National Science Teachers Association
- provides an "energy primer" that discusses energy in general, sources of energy, fossil fuels, renewable energy, etc.
Also included are lesson plans for educators and experiments for kids
North Carolina Energy Center
- offers information on solar energy and buildings
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
- describes successful programs currently being used in the northeast
The U.S. Department of Energy's EnergySmart Schools
- rebuild America program help schools and communities save energy dollars
Statistical Review of World Energy
- this review provides high-quality and globally consistent data of the energy markets, with a history series of
statistics dating back to 1965; from BP
The Vega Science Trust
- science, engineering or technology-related subject TV and Internet Broadcasting to help bridge the gap
between the Pubic and Professional Understanding of Science; various lectures available for streaming/download;
(Professor Sir Harold Kroto FRS, Royal Society Research Professor of Chemistry at the University of Sussex,
1996 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry is one of the trustees) - (teaching materials)
World Coal Institute
- non-profit, non-governmental association of coal producing and coal consuming enterprises that promotes the
importance of coal and its qualities as a plentiful, clean, safe and economical energy resource; find data/information on:
coal types, mining, transportation, global markets, environment/mine safety, energy demands, future energy needs,
how coal is used and more
American Coal Foundation
- lots of great educational tools about coal and mining
American Electric Power
- AEP's website has great things for schools and individuals
American Energy Security Study
- develops a comprehensive plan for the United States to establish energy security and independence through production of alternative oil and liquid transportation fuels from its vast domestic resources, including coal, biomass, and oil shale. The study also strives to bring better awareness of these issues to the American people, industry, the financial community, the media, governors, and legislators and political leadership at the national, state and local levels.
American Solar Energy Society
- a resource for solar energy
American Wind Energy Association
- general information about wind energy
Florida Solar Energy Center
- offers solar information and new energy curriculum for students
Fuel Cells 2000
- a great place to look for information about fuel cells for transportation and for electricity generation
Geothermal Education Office
- general information about geothermal energy
Hydro Research Foundation
- a dynamic web site that makes hydropower understandable and accessible
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
- resources for schools considering going solar and for schools that have made the leap!
North Carolina Solar Center
- provides information about solar homes and applications of solar technology
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
- the largest regional energy association in the United States
Nuclear Energy Institute
- as one of NEED's energy partners, NEI is a great resource for nuclear energy information
Propane Education and Research Council
- information on propane and fun educational materials
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- a statistical agency in the U.S. Department of Energy created by Congress in 1977 to develop
data and analyses that help people understand energy issues
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- NREL's work on renewable energy and energy efficiency offers great opportunities for students and teachers
United States Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy
- has an excellent education section
United States Environmental Protection Agency
- has great general resources for learning about energy and energy consumption
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- EERE is part of the Department of Energy dealing with Energy Education and Training; specifically "Energy Science
Projects and Activities"
Energy Quest
- science fair projects and demonstrations about energy
NEED - National Energy Education Development
- a listing of energy science fair projects
Science Fair Projects and Experiments on Energy
- topics, ideas, resources and sample projects for energy-related projects
South Carolina Energy Office
- guide to energy projects for science fairs
American Energy Security Study
- develops a comprehensive plan for the United States to establish energy security and independence through production of alternative oil and liquid transportation fuels from its vast domestic resources, including coal, biomass, and oil shale. The study also strives to bring better awareness of these issues to the American people, industry, the financial community, the media, governors, and legislators and political leadership at the national, state and local levels.
Ash Library -
repository of selected full-text papers in the field of coal combustion by-product
utilization (CCBs) including innovative beneficiation, utilization, handling,
and storage techniques; currently all of the papers in the library were presented
at the International Ash Utilization Symposia, (a symposia
series implemented by the CAER at the University of Kentucky).
Atlas of ore and opaque
minerals - virtual atlas sponsored by SME; this site provides over 400 full colour
photomicrographs of the major ore-forming associations and opaque minerals in
non-mineralized rocks; describes typical examples of each material from many
classical localities throughout the world
Coal Age - Lobos Services, Inc is now
publishing Coal Age, E&MJ, Keystone Coal Industry Manual and the Longwall USA trade
show
Coal Preparation Journal
Coal Quality Database -
National Coal Resources Data System from USGS
DOE Information Bridge
- free access to full-text and bibliographic records of Department of Energy
(DOE) research and development reports in physics, chemistry, materials, biology,
environmental sciences, energy technologies, engineering, computer and information
science, renewable energy, and other topics
Energy Industry Today
- an EIN News service for Energy Industry Professionals; section is focused on Kentucky energy news; is edited and written by professionals that monitor the media industry for energy-related news
E-print Network: Research Communication
for Scientists and Engineers
- searchable gateway to preprint servers that deal with scientific and technical
disciplines of concern to DOE (such as physics, materials, chemistry, as well
as portions of biology, environmental sciences and nuclear medicine)
Energy Connection
- information about oil and gas industry
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- a statistical agency in the U.S. Department of Energy created by Congress in 1977 to develop
data and analyses that help people understand energy issues
Energy
Trends - is the Department of Trade and Industry's bulletin of
statistics on energy in the United Kingdom; provides a comprehensive picture
of energy production and use.
FlyAsh - see Ash Library (above)
Fossil.Energy.gov
- US Department of Energy Web Site
FUEL - International
Journal published by Elsevier Science, Ltd.; Fuel is an organizer of the International
Ash Utilization Symposia and the IAUS proceedings are published in this journal.
Fuel Processing Technology Journal
Geological Surveys for the States
Geological Surveys
- California's List
Global Magazines - Global Cement and
Lime Magazine AND Global Gypsum Magazine
GPO PURL - U.S.
Government Printing Office's PURL Information Page
International
Journal of Coal Geology
International Journal of Mineral
Processing
Mineralogy Database - mineral
data on individual species are linked to the following mineral table by
crystallography, X-Ray powder diffraction, chemical composition, physical and
optical properties, Dana's New classification, Strunz classification, and
alphabetical listings of mineral species
Minerals and
Metallurgical Processing Journal
National Energy Foundation
- educational organization dedicated to the development, dissemination, and
implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses
- (teaching materials)
NEED Project
- nonprofit education association dedicated to developing and distributing
comprehensive, hands-on energy education programs to schools nationwide
Power Magazine
- coverage includes coal, electric power, natural gas, oil, petrochemicals,
nuclear, etc.
Petrographic Atlas of Coals and Carbons, including Fly Ash -
shows coals, cokes, chars, carbons, graphites, and other natural and man-made
carbonaceous materials under the optical microscope with the intent of
characterizing these materials for both scientific and industrial applications;
presented by Dr. John C. Crelling of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Platts Global Energy - is a
large energy information provider, specializing in news, prices, data, analysis,
analytical tools, geospatial systems, research and consultancy for the
complete spectrum of the energy industry
Proceedings of the National Academy
of Sciences - PNAS proceedings
Search Journal Sources
via OSTI - bibliographic information for journal literature in disciplines
relevant to the DOE R&D mission. Scirus covers scientific information
through ScienceDirect, MEDLINE on BioMedNet, Beilstein on ChemWeb, Neuroscion, BioMed
Central and Patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and related
information on the Web. Energy Citations Database (1948 to
present) contains
bibliographic records for energy and energy-related scientific and technical information
from the DOE and its predecessor agencies, the Energy Research &
Development Administration (ERDA) and the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
Statistical Review of World Energy
- this review provides high-quality and globally consistent data of the energy markets, with a history series of
statistics dating back to 1965; from BP
USGS Coal
Combustion Products Statistics and Information - from the USGS
Mineral Commodity Statistics and Information Reports
USGS Minerals Information
- statistics and information on the worldwide supply, demand, and flow of
minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security,
and protection of the environment
USGS Publications - listings of
new USGS publications by month as well as links to online USGS books, reports, and
pamphlets
USGS Water Resources
- of the United States, online publications
World Coal Institute
- non-profit, non-governmental association of coal producing and coal consuming enterprises that promotes the
importance of coal and its qualities as a plentiful, clean, safe and economical energy resource; find data/information on:
coal types, mining, transportation, global markets, environment/mine safety, energy demands, future energy needs,
how coal is used and more
Air and Waste Management Association
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Carbon Society
American Chemical Society (ACS)
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AICHE)
American Society for Testing and Materials
(ASTM)
American
Universities - Links to hompages of many and various academic
institutions.
The Geological Society of America
Materials Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS)
Microscopy Society of America
The National Academies
- NEWS to the Nation on Science, Engineering and Medicine - (National Academy
of Sciences; National Academy of Engineering; Institute of Medicine; National
Research Council.
North American Catalysis Society
The Southern States Energy Board (SSEB) - an interstate compact organization comprised of 16 states and two territories, whose members are governors, state legislators, and a federal representative appointed by the U.S. President. SSEB’s member governors and legislators stand ready to support policy initiatives and recommendations of the study group.
About Kentucky
- links from University of Kentucky's WWW links database
Find It Kentucky
- A government Information Locator Service, or GILS, for the Commonwealth
of Kentucky. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives offers a customer
friendly gateway for finding government information on the web. GILS searches
state agency web sites and uses standardized metatags to greatly improve access
to government information.
International Museum of the Horse - located at Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Atlas - from the University
of Kentucky
Kentucky
Fact Sheet - population, employment and income stats; from Cornell University
Kentucky Horse Park - beautiful horses in the rolling hills of Kentucky
Kentucky Tourism -
Kentucky Facts, History and more
WebGuideKentucky.com
About Lexington
- Maps, attractions, travel guide, etc. from the CAER
A Walk About
Lexington - (compiled by M McAlister, CAER) which includes links to Children's Activities
Insider's Guide to Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington Herald-Leader - Lexington's daily newspaper
Lexington
Travel Guide
Lexington - Yahoo! listing
KENTUCKY GOVERNMENT WEBSITES
The Official State Government Site
for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Kentucky
State Government Directory
Kentucky Legislature Site
Who's Who
(Senate & House directory)
Legislative
Resources (KRS, Constitution etc.) Kentucky Legislature
Calendars
Kentucky Legislature
Committees
KCTCS - Kentucky
Community and Technical College System
Kentuckiana
Digital Library - permanent access to Kentucky shared digital archival
collections
Kentucky
Legal Sites
Kentucky
Revised Statutes -KRS
Other
Statutes and Regulations Websites
Ash Library - at the University
of Kentucky's CAER
Catalysis Research and Testing
Center (CRTC) - at the University of Kentucky's CAER
College of Engineering
- at the University of Kentucky
Consortium for Fossil Fuel Science
(CFFS) - at the University of Kentucky Chemistry -
Department of Chemistry
- at the University of Kentucky
Department of Geological
Sciences - at the University of Kentucky
International Ash Utilization Symposia
Series (IAUS) - at the University of Kentucky's CAER
KY/DOE EPSCoR - Experimental Program
to Stimulate Competitive Research - at the University of Kentucky's
CAER
MRSEC - Advanced Carbon Materials
Center - at the University of Kentucky and CAER
Research - at the University
of Kentucky
Research - Centers
and Institutes - at the University of Kentucky
The following broad topics are direct links to the University WWW Subject database of those topics (many more topics may be found there). Begin a search here first; then if the topic is not listed, try one of the many Internet Search Engines or Net Catalogs.
Universities
- includes rankings
University of Kentucky Web
Sites
Bookstores and
Publishers
Chemistry
Chemdex - a directory
of chemistry on the World-Wide Web
Colleges
Countries
Current Events
Earth Sciences
Ecology/Environment
Engineering
Geology
Health
Kentucky Sites - includes Ky governments
links
Maps
MapBlast - great for
calculating mileage, directions, actual maps
MapQuest - another
driving instructions site
UK Campus Maps
News
Patent
Information
Physics
Popular Culture
Reference Resources
Research Funding
Resources for Finding
Information on the Internet
Science/Engineering
Science, General
Sports and Recreation
Standards
Time
U. S. States Information
United States
Cities and Counties
United States
Government
FirstGov
THOMAS - Legislative
Information on the Internet
National Weather Service
The Weather Channel
Agricultural Weather Center
- University of Kentucky
USA Today Weather
Washington
Post WeatherPost - includes weather glossary
Weather Underground
Other Weather Sites of Interest
About.com Meteorology
- gateway to range of weather topics
About
Rainbows - history and formation of rainbows
Carbon Dioxide Information
Analysis Center - ORNL collects technical data on carbon dioxide
in relation to global changes in climate; greenhouse effect; vegetation and
oceans
National Hurricane Center
National Snow and Ice Data
Center
PSC Meteorology Program
Cloud Boutique - explanations and detailed pictures of common
cloud formations
Space Weather: A Research
Perspective - NASA, NOAA, NSF explores conditions in space that
affect Earth and its relationship with the sun
Tornado Project Online
WW2010
Online Meteorology Guide - learning modules that explore nine
main subjects in meteorology