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Mar
11
0 comments Tags: data ethics, ncds, NN/LM
The NNLM National Center for Data Services (NCDS) will be teaching a 4-part mini-course on the Ethical Considerations of Data. This 4-part course provides an intellectual grounding for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical issues, including but not limited to ethical problems in data visualization, data sharing, and data collection. * Due to limited… Read More »
Posted in: Bio-Medical Professionals, Data Science, Education, K-12, Library staff, Training & Education
Mar
05
0 comments Tags: education resources, environmental health, k-12 education
Climate change affects not only the planet but also our health. It’s in the news, social media, on TV and film, in books and might be a topic that kids want to know more about. Your library may have kids seeking or asking for environmental health information for a school project or just for their… Read More »
Posted in: Consumer Health, Education, K-12
Jan
27
0 comments Tags: science education, training
Finding & Organizing NCBI Data for your Research Project Date and time: Tuesday, February 22, 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. SST, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. HST, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AKST, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST, Wednesday, February 23, 4:00 – 7:00 a.m. ChST Description: This workshop will provide some tips for new users of… Read More »
Posted in: Education, K-12, News from NLM, Training & Education
Mar
04
0 comments Tags: education resources, history, k-12 education, library programming, NLM Exhibitions, NLM History of Medicine, NLM Traveling Exhibits, programming
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is known for its vast collection of biomedical information and for providing freely available and authoritative resources such as PubMed and MedlinePlus. Its History of Medicine division also provides a wonderful exhibitions program highlighting history, the arts, social issues, professions, and medicine utilizing NLM’s vast collections. You may be… Read More »
Posted in: K-12, News from NLM, Training & Education
Apr
20
0 comments Tags: citizen science, citizen science month, science education, scistarter
“Wouldn’t it be amazing if the cure for cancer is literally in our back yard?” asks Kathy M., a citizen scientist from Fort Myers, Florida. Through the University of Oklahoma’s What’s in Your Backyard?: Citizen Science Soil Collection Program, this could be possible. Fungi, used many antibiotics and other medicines, is found in soil. Researchers… Read More »
Posted in: Citizen Science, K-12