A recent Nature news feature highlighted how various social networks have transformed the way researchers communicate, build collaborations and promote research. As early career scientists, there is a particular need to build your public research profile. Social networks can be helpful in promoting your research.
Twitter emerged as one of the most interactive tools that researchers used to follow discussions and comment on research. I mostly use it to keep abreast on current topics of interest. The # search function on Twitter is an incredibly helpful resource.
ResearchGate and Mendeley have also grown as useful tools to share publications (including peer reviewed articles and other content), but can also be used to facilitate discussions and build collaborations. Meanwhile, LinkedIn is a useful tool for finding job opportunities and contacting peers. Given the wide range of social networking sites, is there still a need to establish new collaborative research/ communication tools for researchers? And how do you maintain your professional web presence?
Twitter emerged as one of the most interactive tools that researchers used to follow discussions and comment on research. I mostly use it to keep abreast on current topics of interest. The # search function on Twitter is an incredibly helpful resource.
ResearchGate and Mendeley have also grown as useful tools to share publications (including peer reviewed articles and other content), but can also be used to facilitate discussions and build collaborations. Meanwhile, LinkedIn is a useful tool for finding job opportunities and contacting peers. Given the wide range of social networking sites, is there still a need to establish new collaborative research/ communication tools for researchers? And how do you maintain your professional web presence?