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Collection of US Government sites that embrace partnerships with academia, independent research organizations and federal labs. Also included is a selection of the research sectors of armed forces as well as national institutions.
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Nutrition.gov
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PageRank 8 
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Last Update 2007/10/7 15:29
Nutrition.gov is a service of the national agricultural library, U.S. Department of Agriculture. This is a valuable page with information on food safety as well as links to dietary guidelines from the US government.
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Food and Nutrition Information Center
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PageRank 4 
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Last Update 2007/10/7 15:17
The Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) is a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and executes its activities in partnership with the University of Maryland's Department of Nutrition and Food Science and Howard University's Department of Nutritional Sciences.
FNIC has been propagating information on food and human nutrition since 1971. The center has served as a useful resource for teachers, government employees, and professionals in the healthcare sector. The FNIC website offers research papers, government reports, and educational documents in a printable format.
FNIC is carrying out project in several niches of nutrition and health. These include the Child Care Nutrition Resource System (CCNRS) and the Healthy School Meals Resource System (HSMRS) which deals with the USDA’s Child Nutrition Programs; Food Stamp Nutrition Connection is a repository of information for educationists involved with the Food Stamp Program; International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Supplements (IBIDS) is a database of bibliographic citations and abstracts from published, international, scientific literature on dietary supplements.
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The Robotics Alliance Project
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PageRank 6 
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:59
The NASA Robotics Alliance Project aims to develop and utilize American resources in terms of experienced and knowledgeable robotics experts for the purpose of fulfilling the robotics-related requirements of NASA and encouraging funding in the robotics market. The project also supports relevant enhancements in robotics curriculum across all educational levels and encourages students to take an active interest in technical fields. The project also serves as a clearinghouse of robotics-related educational content; it hosts educational forums and provides information, tips, and links for educationists.
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JPL Artificial Intelligence Group
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PageRank 5 
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Last Update 2007/10/7 12:50
NASA associated site belonging to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory affiliated with the California Institute of Technology. The Artificial Intelligence Group performs basic research in the areas of Artificial Intelligence Planning and Scheduling, with applications to science analysis, spacecraft commanding, deep space network operations, and space transportation systems.
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International Development Research Centre
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PageRank 8
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:55
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), which is a public corporation, was formed by the Canadian parliament in 1970. Its objective is to aid developing countries in the development of solutions for social, economic, and environmental problems by using science and technology. The centre helps nations to evolve their own research capabilities. The four key program areas covered by IDRC include Environment and Natural Resource Management; Information and Communication Technologies for Development; Innovation, Policy, and Science; and Social and Economic Policy. The IDRC website offers access to videos, bulletins, magazines, and dossiers that cover a multitude of subjects.
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
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PageRank 8
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Last Update 2007/10/7 12:26
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the main R&D organization of the DOD. Its objectives include management and supervision of R&D projects that can potentially change the manner in which war is carried out. Its role is crucial in maintaining the superiority of the U.S armed forces and ensuring that U.S. security does not get compromised due to technical obsolescence. DARPA exists to find military applications for fundamental discoveries. Programs conducted by DARPA include Advanced Technology Office (ATO) Program, Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Programs, Information Processing Technology Office (IPTO) Programs, etc.
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:57
CSIRO, which was established in 1926, is one of the largest scientific research organizations in the world. It is based in Australia and its objectives include offering innovative solutions to industry and society; facilitating the application of research results, wherever useful; and training researchers. Currently, CSIRO has more than 6,500 people conducting scientific research in over 57 sites in Australia and other countries. Several disciplines are covered in the ambit of CISRO’s activities; these include astronomy and space, environment, health and medicine, farming and food, energy, etc. The CISRO website is an extensive repository of useful information, career opportunities, online publications, etc.
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Office of Naval Research
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PageRank 8
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Last Update 2007/10/7 9:56
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a research wing of the U.S Navy and its activities include planning, coordinating, carrying out, and fostering research programs for the United States Navy in order to develop naval superiority and maintain the nation’s security. ONR works in conjunction with universities as well as government and private organizations. The ONR science and technology departments cover Information, Electronics and Surveillance; Ocean, Atmosphere and Space; Engineering, Materials and Physical Science and other disciplines. The ONR website has a special section for teachers that offers links to educational resources such as lesson plans and opportunities for teacher training.
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Last Update 2007/10/7 14:21
Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the U.S. Commerce Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
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Office of Naval Research (ONR)
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PageRank 8
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Last Update 2007/10/7 14:23
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is a research wing of the U.S Navy and its activities include planning, coordinating, carrying out, and fostering research programs for the United States Navy in order to develop naval superiority and maintain the nation’s security. ONR works in conjunction with universities as well as government and private organizations. The ONR science and technology departments cover Information, Electronics and Surveillance; Ocean, Atmosphere and Space; Engineering, Materials and Physical Science and other disciplines. The ONR website has a special section for teachers that offers links to educational resources such as lesson plans and opportunities for teacher training.
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