Learning Resources
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General
- Internet public library
- College study tactics
- Cramster.com (study resource for college students)
- HelpEngine.org (engineering & architectural related resources)
- EEVL (database of engineering and math resources)
- The National Academies Press (free online books)
- Fluency with Information Technology
- Internet 101 - all the basics about the web
- The Virtual Bill Computer Literacy Self Test
- Google search engine
- Ask.com search engine
- ePsychology
- The Library of Congress
- How Stuff Works (very cool site covering just about everything)
- The CAD Primer (an extensive link library on the subject of CAD)
- Intute: Virtual Training Suite
- Resources Website for professionalism
- Financial Calculators
- Sell yourself: Create an electronic portfolio - free
Engineering
- CADD
- Design
- Design for Manufacturability
- Design Cookbook (Cambridge U and MIT)
- Design and Analysis of Machine Elements
- Engineer’s Edge: Solutions by Design
- eFunda-Engineering Fundementals
- Manufacturing
- Curious Inventor How To Guides
- Manufacturing Videos (long list)
- How Everyday Things are Made Excellent videos
- The Virtual Machine Shop Library
- Power Generation
- Organizations
- Product Downloads & Datasheets
- Standards & Drafting Help
- Research sites
- Other
Architecture
- Achitecture web resources (from of UNLV)
- Online Resources for Architecture (from Oklahoma State University)
- About.com: Architecture
- Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture (ACADIA)
- Chicago Architecture Foundation
- Education and research in computer aided architectural design in europe (eCAADe)
- Digital Archive of American Architecture
- The Getty: Art & Architecture Thesaurus Online
- The Great Buildings Collection
- Architecture Magazine
- Architecture Week Magazine
- Architecture for Humanity
- eArchitect - for the architect and architectural profession
- eBuild.com
- A Sourcebook for Green & Sustainable Buildings
- Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA)
- Ask The Builder by Tim Carter, Nationally Syndicated Newspaper Columnist
- Home Time
Communications
- Occupational Information Network (O*Net)
- Monster.com
- Salary Calculator
- Write a resume that generates results
- APA writing style guide
- The online writing lab at Purdue University
- A guide for writing research papers based APA style
- About.com - Job Search A - Z
- iseek - Job application tools
- University of Minnesota Resume Tutor
- Job Star Central
- Job Hunters Bible Web site from author of What Color Is Your Parachute?
- Careerlab.com - the first and best cover letters
- Job Star Central - About cover letters
- The interview coach - Practice interview
- Federal Laws Prohibiting Job Discrimination Questions & Answers
- About.com -Thank you letters
- Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
- Communication links
Math
- Math.com - The world of math online
- Webmath.com - Solve your math problems.
- Mathpower.com
- Ask Dr. Math
- GoMath.com - Online math help
- Free Math Help
- Math Nerds
- Algebra Help
- Purple Math
Physics
- Physics Forums (math & engineering too)
- Physics.org (very interactive)
- I Love Physics (free online physics help, tutorials, forums)
- Engineer’s Edge (Strength & Mechanics of Materials)
- Strength of Materials On-Line Lab (from Southern Illinios University)
- Statics & Strength of Materials (detailed topically outlines from UW Stout)
Software
- CADwire.net
- CADD Digest
- CADDinfo.net
- UpFront.ezine: The Buisness of CAD
- CadCampus (educational software)
- Creation Engine (educational software)
- Campus i (educational software)
- Try AutoCAD free.
- SolidWorks Education Edition Software
- I Get It! (Tutorials on AutoCAD, ProE, SolidWorks & more)
- FroTime CAD Tutorials
- SolidWorks and Pro/E online training
- Pro/ENGINEER Tutorials
- Free Office Suite software (openoffice.org)