7 Twitter Users Every Engineering Student Should Follow
Engineering encompasses many disciplines and all of them are critical to the way of life as we know it today. Engineering and medicine are the two pillars on which civilization advances. Of course, if civil engineers were to build bridges like how software developers write code, the first woodpecker to come along would probably destroy civilization; but jokes apart engineering is a huge field. It is also central to a country’s economy as billions of dollars invested and earned in the service sector depend hugely on the demand that the industrial sector can create for it. Here we bring to you a list of seven twitter users that every engineering student should follow. Having these twitterers on your “follow” list will enable you to stay updated on all latest news in the world of engineering and your chosen specialization in particular.
1. PhysOrg Science News – A great page that links to the PhysOrg site, which is a great reference source for information and breaking news on the subjects of nanotechnology, biology, chemistry, technology, electronics, computer sciences, mathematics, and more. The best part is that the tweets are daily and numerous and all of them point to quality articles. If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for your engineering-related information, look no further.
2. ENGINEERING.com – Tweets from this ubiquitously named site are of interest to engineering students of all disciplines. The site is a complete portal where students, professionals, researchers, teachers, can come together and add to the sum of their knowledge, look for jobs, enjoy chatting up one another in the forums, check out engineering software, browse directories, read blog, watch videos and do more.
3. MythBusters Official – Tweets from the guys that have tested myths of all kinds – a lot of them with an engineering connection – from all places, put them through all kinds of tests, before trashing a good many of them. Irreverent guys disturbing the equilibrium of centuries old thoughts but at the same time throwing up new information. So if you’re a Newton in the making then these guys are just waiting with bushels of apples to conk you with. Or you’re just a normal guy who wants nothing more than earning his degree but at the same time can recognize a classic program when he sees one.
4. CERN – After the atomic bomb, space flight, ultrasonic land speed records, nanotechnology, and such mind-boggling engineering achievements, the next most likely earth shaking discovery will in all probability emanate from CERN, home to the world’s largest particle physics laboratory. Few people know that the World Wide Web traces its origins to a CERN project in 1989.
5. IEEE Standards Assoc – The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers or IEEE is a non-profit organization run by professionals and concerns itself with the advancement of technologies related to electricity – which means pretty much any branch of engineering, particularly electrical, electronic, and computer engineers. Connect to them via twitter for the latest announcements, breaking news, and podcasts.
6. Engineering Science – The twitter page of the engineering section of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology offers news and information on science research, technology, and innovations. Tweets here are informative for all engineers. A source of quality information from the premier engineering institute in Norway.
7. Popular Mechanics – The iconic American magazine devoted to science and technology since 1902. From robotics to missile technology, there is enough reading material on this site to keep even the most avid technology buff sated and yet curious for more. Connect with these guys via twitter to get a different take on all things related to engineering and science.