Aviation/Space Exploration

Dr John M. Beeckmans is on a post-retirement appointment as professor at the Faculty of Engineering Science at the University of Western Ontario. A native of Belgium, he obtained his first degree in chemical engineering from University College, University of London, UK, and subsequently received post-graduate degrees in chemical engineering and physical chemistry from the University of Toronto. His research interests are in fluidization and pneumatic transport. In recent years he has become interested in non-conventional methods of instruction, especially in team-structured self-learning.

The Wright Brothers Collection housed in Special Collections and Archives in the Wright State University Libraries is one of the most complete collections of Wright material in the world. It includes the Wrights’ own technical and personal library, family papers including letters, diaries, financial records, genealogical files, and other documents detailing the lives and work of Wilbur and Orville Wright and the Wright Family. It also includes awards, certificates, medals, albums, recordings, and technical drawings. Perhaps the most valuable part of the collection are the thousands of photographs documenting the invention of the airplane and the lives of the Wright Family.

An annotated listing of books and other resources relevant to paranormal and fringe science topics, mainly from a skeptical point of view. Helpful for exploring weirdness without necessarily accepting paranormal beliefs.

Metascience is a review journal which covers the fields that comprise the disciplines of History and Philosophy of Science, and Technology and Science, Technology and Society.

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MIT Museum presents exhibitions and programs that explore the foundations and frontiers of science and technology. The museum provides a window on the research being done behind laboratory doors at MIT and gives visitors the opportunity to investigate technological innovation.

Technology and Culture is the preeminent journal for the history of technology. Drawing on scholarship in diverse disciplines, Technology and Culture publishes insightful pieces intended for general readers as well as specialists. Readers include engineers, anthropologists, sociologists, museum curators, archivists, historians, and others. In addition to scholarly essays, each issue features 30- 40 book reviews and reviews of new museum exhibitions.

The Cyberspace Museum is a virtual internet museum created by James Granahan. Its purpose is to exhibit paleontology and or planetary research and science information on the internet. The Cyberspace Museum is not currently associated with any other museum or institute