Social Networking Grows Up (From Science)
At last, it seems like the value of social networking is being recognized
by "the establishment." Quoting the article:
Have you ever minimized your Facebook browser window when your supervisor
walked past your desk, afraid you might appear unprofessional? Social-
networking guilt may soon be a thing of the past as a new breed of social
networking sites for scientists clamor to be the next great timesaver in
the lab--for you and your supervisor. These science-specific, Web-based
networks such as MyNetResearch, labmeeting combine handy library and
document-sharing tools with a social twist. Such sites permit scientists
to "help out each other with protocols, discuss topics, prepare for
scientific meetings, maybe even show off your research a little bit," says
social network user Erika Gyengesi, a neuroscience postdoc at Yale
University.
Sites Mentioned:
www.MyNetResearch.com
www.labmeeting.com
