Research Guides: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science: Government Information, Statistics &amp; Standards

Engineering Data

Engineering Data Repositories and Open Science Compliance: A Guide for Engineering Faculty and Librarians
A list of engineering data repositories evaluated according to the National Science and Technology Council "Desirable Characteristics of Data Repositories for Federally Funded Research", in association with the article "Engineering Data Repositories and Open Science Compliance: A Guide for Engineering Faculty and Librarians" presented at ASEE 2024 Conference.

Tissue Properties

Tissue Properties Database
Includes Properties like density, thermal, conductivity, heat transfer rate, viscosity, acoustic properties, tissue weight fractions, and others that are an alternative fit for dielectric properties above 1 MHz with updated standard deviations for mass density. Database is drawn from a comprehensive scientific literature review and is continuously updated with more properties & more values. The IT'IS Tissue properties database is embedded within the simulation platform Sim4Life but it is also envisioned as a web resource to be continuously developed and improved. Additional databases issued by IT’IS Foundation includes Full-Body Human Models, Animal Models and Region-Specif. Human Models.

Standards

ASTM Compass
A collection of industry-leading standards and technical engineering information. Covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering.
ASME Standards Collection
ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standards cover a breadth of topics, including pressure technology, nuclear plants, elevators/escalators, construction, engineering design, standardization, and performance testing.

Research Guide for Standards & Specifications

Statistical Data

Affinity and Advocacy Groups
Organizations such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and many others support patients, their families and caregivers with information about the diseases, conditions, symptoms, treatments and background information. Searching Associations Unlimited or conducting a Google search will lead you to those resources.
BCC Research
Large Database for Marketing Research Studies with heavy emphasis in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy and other related sectors. Highly recommended.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal tracking agency for diseases, epidemics, pandemics, and health care for the general population.
Centers for Healthcare Statistics
Compiled by CDC to provide national and state level data and statistics on major medical conditions, including physician office visits and emergency department visits by diagnosed condition; also offers health care services, insurance cost & coverage and expenditures.
CRISP: Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects
Searchable database of federally funded biomedical research projects conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions, maintained by the National Institutes of Health.
FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health
The CDRH is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices and eliminating unnecessary human exposure to man-made radiation from medical, occupational and consumer products.
Federal Drug Administration
Federal regulatory commission for drugs and pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
NASA Life Science Data Archive
Offers information about the NASA Space Biology Program and the Human Resource Program and related information sources including datasets, documents, biospecimens & other resources.
National Institute of Health
The NIH is the federal focal point for biomedical research in the U.S. Their web site includes funding opportunities and scientific resources and contact information for their offices and affiliates.
National Science Indicators 2004
Provides outputs of scientific and engineering research in different categories.
Orange County Surveys
Annual surveys conducted through 2004 that summarize a variety of issues important to like and work in Orange County, California
STAT-USA
(UCI Access Only)
Business, economic and trade data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Includes National Trade Data Bank (NTDB) and its foreign market research reports.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Also can be found in LL, Latest in Ref, HA 202 .U5.
USDA Agricultural Biotechnology
Describes permits process for genetically-modified agricultural plants and animals.
Access Surgery
Concordance of sources about different surgical practices from trusted sources of medical publishing.
ASM Medical Materials Database
Database contains mechanical, physical & biological responses as well as drug compatibility properties for the materials & coatings used in medical devices for cardiology/thoracic, orthopedics, neurological, and general surgery plus some coverage for urological, dental & anesthesiology. Includes FDA Emergency Use Authorized Devices ( including FDA EUA directives for latest COVID-related devices; Emergency Guidance Documents from FDA: EUAs, UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration & Health Canada; latest FDA Approved devices (510(k) and PMA with links to associated materials, coatings & drugs noting producers, recalls and guidance documents.
Data USA
Data USA is a comprehensive website and visualization engine of public US Government data and includes Viz Builder, and data about most sectors, industries, business, population/census, education, social indicators with allowances for maps and visualizations.

Federal Regulations, Compliance and FDA Sources

Federal Drug Administration
this agency is responsible for the regulatory passage of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Code of Federal Regulations
Chapter 21 - Food and Drugs
Chapter 42 - Public Health
This is the official compilation of federal regulations.
Full print: LL REF KF 70 A3
Medical Devices: FDA Should Take Steps to Ensure That High-Risk Device Types Are Approved through the Most Stringent Premarket Review Process
GAO, 2009
Search for FDA Guidance Documents
The table contained in this link lists all official FDA Guidance Documents and other regulatory guidance. You can search for documents using key words, and you can narrow or filter your results by product, date issued, FDA organizational unit, type of document, subject, draft or final status, and comment period.

This feature is provided to give a convenient way to search for all FDA guidance documents from a single location.

If you cannot find the document you’re looking for here, you can browse separate collections of guidance documents by topic.
BioDesign: The Process of Innovating Medical Technologies
Review of Regulatory Basics that includes videos on different aspects including Regulatory Pathways, Guidance for Mobile Medical Applications, and Regulatory Expertise.
CDRH Super Search
Searches across multiple FDA Databases, including the device listing database,510(k) and PMA databases. Recommended for device classification coverage.
FDA Device Classification Panels
Lists the medical specialties used to review medical devices.
FDA Product Classification Database
Enables users to classify a device based on the device name, review panel, regulation number, producy code, submission type, third-party eligibility and device class.
ASM Medical Materials Database
Database contains mechanical, physical & biological responses as well as drug compatibility properties for the materials & coatings used in medical devices for cardiology/thoracic, orthopedics, neurological, and general surgery plus some coverage for urological, dental & anesthesiology. Includes FDA Emergency Use Authorized Devices ( including FDA EUA directives for latest COVID-related devices; Emergency Guidance Documents from FDA: EUAs, UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration & Health Canada; latest FDA Approved devices (510(k) and PMA with links to associated materials, coatings & drugs noting producers, recalls and guidance documents.

FDA Resources

FDA COVID Provisions for Medical Devices
covers strategies for surgical gowns and masks, medical glove conservation, and ventilator supply mitigation
PreMarket (PMA) Review Process
Reviews 4-step review process for pre-market approval.
Premarket Approval
Premarket approval (PMA) is the FDA process of scientific and regulatory review to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Class III medical devices. Class III devices are those that support or sustain human life, are of substantial importance in preventing impairment of human health, or which present a potential, unreasonable risk of illness or injury.
FDA Medical Device Databases
An approved Premarket Approval Application (PMA) is, in effect, a private license granted to the applicant for marketing a particular medical device.
510(k) Premarket Notification
A 510(K) is a premarket submission made to FDA to demonstrate that the device to be marketed is as safe and effective, that is, substantially equivalent, to a legally marketed device (section 513(i)(1)(A) FD&C Act) that is not subject to premarket approval.
MAUDE - Manufacturer and User Facilty Device Experience
The MAUDE database houses medical device reports submitted to the FDA by mandatory reporters 1 (manufacturers, importers and device user facilities) and voluntary reporters such as health care professionals, patients and consumers.
FDA's Establishment Registration & Device Listing
This database includes:

medical device manufacturers registered with FDA and
medical devices listed with FDA

Note: Registration of a device establishment, assignment of a registration number, or listing of a medical device does not in any way denote approval of the establishment or its products by FDA.
ASM Medical Materials Database
Database contains mechanical, physical & biological responses as well as drug compatibility properties for the materials & coatings used in medical devices for cardiology/thoracic, orthopedics, neurological, and general surgery plus some coverage for urological, dental & anesthesiology. Includes FDA Emergency Use Authorized Devices ( including FDA EUA directives for latest COVID-related devices; Emergency Guidance Documents from FDA: EUAs, UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration & Health Canada; latest FDA Approved devices (510(k) and PMA with links to associated materials, coatings & drugs noting producers, recalls and guidance documents.