| WWW_VL__Addresses A list of collections of mathematicians' addresses, by subject or institution. Part of the Mathematics WWW Virtual Library. |
| CemoS_-_Chemical_exposure_model_System A model developed for prediction of fate and distribution of hazardous chemicals released to the environment, from the University of Osnabrück. The model is available for download; a textbook is avai |
| Beneficial_Insects_Introduction_Research_Unit Branch of the USDA that tests and imports exotic natural enemies of insect pests, using classical biological approaches. |
| WASY_Ltd_ Firm based in Germany offers groundwater simulation software and related training and support, as well as consulting in groundwater monitoring, management, and protection, surface water management and |
| Glaciers_and_Caves_on_Volcanoes Images and data on Cascade and other volcanoes. |
| NMR_Tips_for_Shimming,_Part_1 The first of a two part series of articles by Dr. W.E. Hull. about shimming, the tune alogrithim, sample preparation. Very informative and helpful article about shimming a NMR system. [PDF] |
| Faisal_Hameed A chemical engineer in Pakistan. Site features information about the history of engineering and chemical eingineering. Describes some chemical engineering basics and the work of an engineer in industr |
| Dalhousie_University Sociology and Social Anthropology (Halifax, NS) |
| The_Darwin_Debate This essay appeared in Marxism Today 26 (no.4), April 1982, pp. 20-22. |
| Julig,_Patrick_J_ Laurentian University professor with research interest interest in archaeology of Northeast North America and Syria, geoarchaeology, Palaeoindian, Boreal forest, archaeometry, and CRM. |
| A_Computational_Introduction_to_Number_Theory_and_Algebra By Victor Shoup (Cambridge University Press, 2005). Full text free in PDF, list of errata, supplementary exercises. |
| Geometry_Around_Black_Holes A very basic web site on the geometry of black holes and what they would theoretically look like in space time. |
| Air_Pollution___What\'s_the_Solution? An educational project for students, grades 6 - 12, that uses online real time data to guide student discovery of the science behind the causes and effects of ground level ozone. |
| Kmzlink Downloadable Zipped Keyhole Markup Language (kmz) files for Google Earth. |
| Mike_Barrell\'s_Astronomy_Page Equipment information, alignment tips, images, planet finder, ham radio/WB9DLC, and links. |
| Jean_Fourier A short biography on the man who invented the Fourier series and transforms. |
| Port_O\'Connor_Portal Database of sites with galleries. |
| Ruby-throated_Hummingbird_(Archilochus_colubris) Photo, range maps, physical traits, habitat, and diet of this species. |
| Einstein\'s_Patents A list of the patents granted to Einstein and some of the original patent gazettes are presented. |
| Jos_Leys\'_Fractals Numerous Ultra Fractal rendered images, some animated using Java. |
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Headstart is a well-established education programme whose aim is to encourage students interested in mathematics or science to consider technology-based careers.
It provides an opportunity for those in Year 12/S5 to spend up to a week at university prior to making their UCAS application.
After completing the first three pages online, download and print the whole Application Form as it requires input from parents and teachers: all 4 pages of the Form must then be sent to Headstart, The Weltech Centre, Ridgeway, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 2AA before 28th February 2009. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
If you are... 16/17 years of age in Year 12 or Scottish Year 5
interested in mathematics or science
looking forward to university entrance
...you could be eligible! 
Headstart, The Weltech Centre, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 2AA