The Center for Global Change Science (CGCS) at MIT was established to address long-standing scientific problems regarding changes in the global environment. The initial objectives of this research are focused on five fundamental processes in the global climate machine: 1) convection, atmospheric water vapor and cloud formation, 2) oceans and ocean-atmosphere coupling, 3) land surface hydrology, 4) ... Full description.

This glossary is a compilation of hydrologic terms previously defined in published USGS reports. Full description.

The Bering Sea Climate website contains time series data that measures climate and ecosystem status in the Bering Sea. The site presents data, metadata, and graphics by allowing the user to select categories and then click a button for the desired function. Data can be displayed as a list, a time series plot, or in terms of recent trends, relevance, and correlation. Measured parameters include weather, ... Full description.

This site provides information on the geology in and around the national parks. Sections of the web site are devoted to programs about disturbed lands restoration, mineral and resource management, and geology and soils. A collection of educational activities and teacher resources encourage teaching science using the national parks as examples. The web site also includes a park geology tour that allows ... Full description.

This site contains slide shows and virtual field trips of Yellowstone National Park. There are several slide shows to chose from, including wolves of Yellowstone, bear research, fire ecology, the history of Yellowstone and the influence of art on Yellowstone Park. Each program features slides containing text and photographs. There is also an orientation slide show about the National Park system. More ... Full description.

This site provides information and discussion for educators and resource developers interested in effective teaching methods and pedagogical approaches for using data in the classroom. Much of the information currently on the site reflects discussions at the recent NSDL (National Science Digital Library) sponsored workshop on using data in the classroom. This website contains discussions of pedagogic ... Full description.

South Florida Information Access (SOFIA) is an interdisciplinary service that provides a variety of resources and tools relating to the South Florida ecosystem. Sponsored by the USGS, SOFIA offers information on a wide range of environmental, hydrological and biological research projects in South Florida. The site includes searchable datasets, proposals, abstracts, publications, fact sheets and more. ... Full description.

The emerging field of biocomplexity provides a multidisciplinary approach to looking at complex, interrelated systems. Biological, geological, chemical, physical and human elements are all part of biocomplexity. This web site contains links to internet resources grouped by topics within biocomplexity, as well as listserv discussion groups. The site also includes information about the 2003 NAGT workshop ... Full description.