Links to the Life Sciences
Associate of Applied Science, Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic (SEM)
Nature of Work and Career Opportunities
For more information refer to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Biology
For additional information, please visit the following web sites:
- American Institute of Biological Sciences
- U.S. Department of Labor
- American Institute of Biological Sciences, 1444 I St. NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005.
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814.
Microbiology
More information about careers in microbiology can be found at the following web sites:
- American Society for Microbiology
- Microbes
- Society for Industrial Microbiology
- Bioview
- Saludos
- International Association for Food Protection
National Registry of Microbiologists
If you are interested in becoming a certified microbiologist, please visit the following web site for more information: http://www.asm.org/Academy/index.asp?bid=2250
Medical Technology
More information refer about careers in medical technology can be found in the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor and Statistics at
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- St. Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point , Indiana
Cell Biology / Physiology option
Students can learn more about cell biology or physiology and careers related to the physiological sciences by visiting the following websites:
Preforestry Transfer Program
PRE-MEDICINE
- Association of America Medical Colleges
- MCAT Information
- American Assoication of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
PRE-DENTISTRY
- American Dental Association
- DAT Information
- Indiana University School of Dentistry
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
PRE-OPTOMETRY
- Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry
- Indiana University School of Optometry
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY
- American Physical Therapy Association
- Indiana University School of Rehabilitation Sciences
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- Indiana University School of Rehabilitation Sciences
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Student American Veterinary Medical Association
- Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
- U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics
Associations and Societies in the Life Sciences
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Society for Cell Biology
- American Society for Microbiology
- Biophysics Society
- The Ecological Society of America
- The Endocrine Society
- Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
- National Center for Biotechnology Information
- National Institutes of Health
- National Science Foundation
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honorary
- Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine
- Society for the Study of Reproduction
Life Science Journals
- American Society for Microbiology Journals
- American Journal of Botany
- Biology of Reproduction
- Endocrine Journals
- ESA Ecology Journals
- Experimental Biology and Medicine
- Nature
- Proceedings for the National Academy of Sciences
- Science
- The Society for Medical Microbiology Journals
Science Search Engines
- BioAnalytical Research – Links to Life Science News, Resources & Databases
- BiomedCentral for mostly free journal articles
- ISI Web of Knowledge – Thompson Scientific
- PubMed Scientific Literature Search
Of Interest to Biologists
- Database of Genetic Abnormalities
- Guide to Medicinal and Aromatic Plants from the Purdue Horticulture Dept
- Information for Genetics professionals’ genetic disease and testing
- Beginners Guide to Molecular Biology
- Elsevier Health Medical Books
- Elsevier Health Nursing Books
- Elsevier Health Veterinary Books
- Elsevier Health Dentistry Books
