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Science & Technology eBook Webinar April 2, 2014 GVRL

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This April 2, 2014 webinar provides an overview of the the Science and Technology monographs available on GVRL, Gale's award winning eBook platform.

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Page 1: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

Science & Technology eBook Webinar

April 2, 2014

GVRL

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Webinar Overview

Brief Overview of Gale’s New STEM eBook Program

Why is this important to your library?

Science & Technology eBook Collection Overview:

• Chemistry• Earth Science• Energy• Environment & Fish/Wildlife• Food & Protein Science• Life Sciences• Math• Cyber Security• Computer Science• Robotics

Award Winning Gale eBook Platform Overview

Wrap-Up/Q&A

Roger StrongDirector, Strategic

Accounts – Academic Market

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Women in STEM“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, we’ve got to open doors for everyone. We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.”-- First Lady Michelle Obama, September 26, 2011

                                                                                                                                                                         

Women in STEM“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, we’ve got to open doors for everyone. We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.”-- First Lady Michelle Obama, September 26, 2011

                                                                                                                                                                         

Women in STEM“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, we’ve got to open doors for everyone. We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.”

-- First Lady Michelle Obama, September 26, 2011

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“As we become more ‘digital’ as a society, not only does STEM education lead to technology-led innovations, but also increased competitiveness and productivity of a country. Future job growth will be in STEM disciplines, and a nation aspiring to be a global leader can use STEM education as a perfect platform for economic growth and prosperity.”

- Balaji Ganapathy, Head of Workforce Effectiveness, TCS North America

Top 5 Commitments from the 100 CEOs

1. Understand & Train for critical STEM skills and experiences their organizations need to succeed

2. Invest in STEM education with public & private organizations, establishing mentorships and apprenticeships

3. Increase employees’ awareness of STEM challenges and establish cross-departmental alignment on STEM company initiatives

4. Encourage them to get involved with STEM initiatives outside of work to help motivate future STEM employees

5. Change perceptions within their communities by educating students, teachers, career counselors, and parents about the various and promising career opportunities requiring STEM skills

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3000+ Titles

70 New Ebook Collections

29 in STEM Fields

Current monographs & reference to support critical research needs

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What other science nickname is given to Chemistry due to its bridge of the other natural sciences like physics, geology, and biology with each other?

A. “Physical science”

B. “Breaking Bad Science”

C. “The Central Science”

D. “Alchemy”

C: “The Central Science

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Chemistry Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

219 TitlesSpringer, Wiley, Gale, Elsevier

Topics Include

Quantam Methods

Toxicology

Applied Biotechnology

Catalysis

Chromatography

Chemical Compounds

Page 8: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Chemistry Collection

Sample Curriculum Correlations

CHEM-100 Chemistry and the Human Environment

CHEM-106 Elementary Bioorganic Chemistry

CHEM-111 and CHEM-112 General Chemistry

CHEM-120 Quantitative Chemistry

CHEM 527 Introductory BioChem 

CHEM 865-011 Seminar: Analytical Physical Seminar

MathematicsStatisticsAlchemy

Food SciencesAgricultural Sciences

Sustainability

Page 9: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

Which of the following fields is not generally associated with Earth

Science?

A. Physical Geography

B. Ecology

C. Geology

D. Industrial Engineering

D: Industrial Engineering

Page 10: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Earth Science Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

151 TitlesSpringer, Cambridge, Oxford, Salem Press, Elsevier

Topics Include

Hydrogeology

Disaster Recovery

Meteorology

Dinosaurs

Mineral Exploration

Oceanography

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Earth Science Collection

Sample Curriculum Correlations

ERSC 1102 Physical Geology Laboratory

ERSC 2300 Science and Technology in Society

ERSC 3310 Earth Materials

ERSC 3372 Surficial Hydrology

ERSC 3390 Weather Studies

ERSC 3440 Sedimentology

ERSC 5419 Geomorphology

Campus SustainabilityEnvironmental StudiesEcosystemsMarine StudiesMeteorologyPhysicsChemistryBiologyMathematics

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Who discovered the link between mechanical work and the generation of heat, which led to the first law of

thermodynamics?

A. Aristotle

B. Prescott Joule

C. Lord Kelvin

D. Isaac Newton

B: Prescott Joule

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Energy Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

114 TitlesSpringer, ABC-CLIO, Elsevier, Salem Press

Topics Include

Power Networks

Thermoelectrics

HVAC

Renewable Energy

Global Electricity

Solar Energy

Page 15: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

Which of these universities does not participate in Gale’s undergraduate

research prize for environmental studies and sustainability program?

A. Penn State University

B. North Carolina State University

C. University of Delaware

D. Temple University

B: North Carolina State University

Page 16: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Environmental Studies & Fish/Wildlife Collections

On GVRL

Key Highlights

Environment135 TitlesSpringer, Oxford, Macmillan, Berkshire, ABC-CLIO, Sage, Elsevier

Fish & Wildlife 11 Titles (Springer/Elsevier)

Topics Include

ConservationSustainabilityWater IssuesMigrationInternational Soil CompositionForestryFisheries

Page 17: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Environmental Studies & Fish/Wildlife Collections

Sample Curriculum Correlations

ENVS 100/L – Ecology and Society

ENVS 143 – Sustainable Development

ENVS 168 – Biogeochemistry & the Global Env.

ENVS 149 – Environmental Law and Policy

ENVS 145 – Green Building Design

ENVS 166-Agroecosystem Analysis/Watershed Mgmt.

ENVS 167/L- Freshwater & Wetland Ecology

Law

Public Policy

Earth Science

Urban Planning

Global Studies

Marine Studies

Chemistry

Oceanography

Health

Business

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Which food is absorbed fastest?

A. Protein

B. Starch

C. Fat

D. Sugar

D: Sugar

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Food Science & Protein Science Collections

On GVRL

Key Highlights

Food Science52 Titles (Elsevier)

Protein Science

8 Titles (Springer)

Topics Include

Nutrition

Food Safety

Flavor Science

Foodborne Illness

Genetically Modified Food

Farming

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Food Science & Protein Science Collections

Sample Curriculum Correlations

FDSC 1101 - Science and Technology of Foods

FDSC 2000 - Introduction to Physiochemical and Biological Aspects of Food

FDSC 2300 - Chef's Chemistry

FDSC 4210 - Food Engineering Principles

FDSC 4250 - Unit Operations and Dairy Foods Processing

FDSC 6220 - Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

MathematicsBusiness/Economics

ChemistryManufacturingSustainability

Computer ScienceHotel/Restaurant Management

AgricultureKinesiology

SustainabilityHealth

Biology

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What science is at the centerpiece of life sciences?

A. Biology

B. Zoology

C. Kinesiology

D. Anatomy

A: Biology

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Life Sciences Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

231 TitlesSpringer , IGI, Macmillan, Elsevier

Topics Include

Ecology

Biocommunication

Biology

Physiology

Genetics

Stem Cells

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Life Sciences Collection

Sample Curriculum Correlations

Life and Physical Sciences A. Foundational Chemistry and Biology

Life Sciences 2. Evolutionary Human Physiology and Anatomy

Life Sciences 60. Ethics, Biotechnology, and the Future of Human Nature

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology

Medicine/HealthChemistry

Marine BiologyBiochemistry

Animal StudiesEntomology

Pharmacology

Page 24: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

Most of the mathematical notation we use today was not invented until

which century?

A. 1st Century

B. 6th Century

C. 17th Century

D. 19th Century

C: 17th Century

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Mathematics Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

240 TitlesSpringer , Gale, Elsevier

Topics Include

GeometryComputational & Analytical MathematicsProbabilityModelingData MiningCalculus

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Mathematics Collection

Sample Curriculum Correlations

18.01SC Single Variable Calculus

18.03SC Differential Equations

18.04 Complex Variables with Applications

18.06CI Linear Algebra - Communications Intensive

18.100B Analysis I

18.312 Algebraic Combinatorics

18.410J Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Business

Computer Science

Medicine

Physics

Statistics

Biology

Science

Engineering

Page 27: Gale, Cengage Learning, Webinar, GVRL STEM Webinar: Science & Technology

According to Gartner Group, the worldwide security technology and

services market is expected to exceed what in 2014?

A. $2 billion

B. $32 million

C. $62 billion

D. $100 million

C: $62 billion

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Cyber Security Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

89 TitlesSpringer , ABC-CLIO, IGI, Elsevier

Topics Include

Cryptology

Network Security

IP Mobility Management

Wireless Sensors

Social Media Technologies

Corporate Security

Hacking

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Cyber Security Collection

Sample Curriculum Correlations

Mass Communication

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Business

Law

Gaming/Technology

Forensics

Concepts and Applications of Information Technology

Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design

Technology in Contemporary Society

Foundations of Cybersecurity

Fundamentals of Networking

Network Security

Security Policy Analysis

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Where was the world’s first computer science degree program established

in 1953?

A. University of Cambridge

B. Purdue University

C. Stanford University

D. M.I.T

A: University of Cambridge

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Computer Science Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

372 TitlesSpringer , Facts on File, ABC-CLIO, IGI, Elsevier, Macmillan

Topics IncludeComputer Frameworks

Programming

Game Development

Agile Development

Computer Ethics

Apps

Robotics

Cloud Computing

Learning Technologies

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Computer Science Collection

Sample Curriculum Correlations

Mass Communication

Electrical Engineering

Business

Gaming/Technology

Aerospace Engineering

Mathematics

Library & Information Science

CS 1109: Fundamental Programming Concepts

CS 1115: Introduction to Computational Science and Engineering Using Matlab Graphical User Interfaces

CS 1620: Visual Imaging in the Electronic Age

CS 2048: Introduction to iPhone App Development

CS 2800: Discrete Structures

CS 3740: Computational Linguistics

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According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word robotics was first used in print by what author?

A. Fritz Lang

B. Karel Capek

C. Isaac Asimov

D. L. Ron Hubbard

C: Isaac Asimov

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Robotics, Systems, & Design Collection

On GVRL

Key Highlights

197 TitlesSpringer , Elsevier

Topics IncludeTechnology Enhanced Learning

Brain-Computer Interaction

Data Mining

Innovation

Intelligent Computing

Signal Processing

Infobiotics

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For more information visit: www. gale.com/gvrl

Robotics, Systems, & Design Collection

Sample Curriculum Correlations

Electrical Engineering

Gaming/Technology

Aerospace Engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Education

10-701: Machine Learning

15-381: Artificial Intelligence: Representation and Problem Solving

15-462: Computer Graphics I 

15-862: Computational Photography

16-250: Gadgetry

16-299: Introduction to Feedback Control Systems

16-385: Computer Vision

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Which library product is the only resource to receive a 5-star rating (out of 5 stars) in the history of the

Charleston Advisor publication?

A. Ebrary

B. Web of Science

C. netLibrary

D. GVRL

D: GVRL

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eReference from more than 100 Strategic Publishing Partners

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WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT BUYING EBOOKS FROM GALE?

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NEW FEATURES COMING SOON TO GVRL

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THANK YOU

Tuesday April 8, 2014 at 2pm

Gale Health & Medicine eBook Collections

For a peek at all of our new eBook colletions:

http://solutions.cengage.com/ebookcollections/academic/

Roger StrongDirector of Strategic [email protected]