LibGuides: Strategies for Success in STEM: Library Resources

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Core Magazines

Magazines like those below are typically written for a general audience. The articles are easy to understand and introduce STEM topics that you might want to study further.

National Geographic
Access this classic magazine from 1888 to the present.
Scientific American
Popular science articles on a wide variety of subjects.

Popular Databases

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Cross-search the entire EBSCO collection; articles, eBooks; all subjects
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
All subjects; extensive collection of reference books
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Peer-reviewed physical science, social science, and health / life science articles

Core Journals

Sometimes called "academic," "peer-reviewed," or "scholarly," these are like magazines, but with articles written by researchers and for researchers. They expect you to already have some knowledge in a field such as engineering or biology and they share cutting-edge, new research results. Reading articles from academic journals can help you get a glimpse into what STEM professionals do.

Nature
This weekly journal publishes some of the most important new research across the natural sciences.
Science
Published by the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, this journal is one of the most significant in the field. Browse issues