In the past decade we have come across enormous number of social networking sites which have raised its services for people.  The growth of social networking in different forms is a remarkable phenomenon. When we talk about the social networking sites, we usually talk about the Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, which are used by everyone without any specific group of people. But there are many new fascinating and informative websites for the scientists and engineers who usually spend most of their time in laboratories. To visit these sites you don’t have to be an engineer or a scientist. It can be viewed by anyone who is interested in the topics related to engineering. Some of the Social networking sites are open only for engineers and computer scientists which helps them to design new ideas and plan new projects for the future. Here are some of the famous social networking sites which is related only to engineering and research

CR4:
CR4 is a website covers almost all the fields of engineering. It covers the Automotive, BioMech, BioMed, Chemical, Material Science, Civil Engineering, Communications and Electronics, Education, Electrical Engineering, New Technologies and Research, Software Programming and Sustainable Engineering. This site also provides latest information in the Engineering field.

Element 14:
This site which was launched in the year 2009, is the first online community specifically built for electronic design engineers. In this website you have facilities to interact, collaborate and share information between members across the world. The users of this site can consult experts, post their blogs, articles, comments and they can also consult with the experts with any related issues.
The users can follow element 14 on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube channel.

LabRoots:
Started in March 2008, this social networking site enables scientists, medical experts, engineers and other technical professionals to connect, collaborate with each other to learn from each other. LabRoots allows its users to connect with each other and can share their interests on unique features and tools. LabRoots allows its users to expand their circle of influence by providing their opinions, answering queries and other information. LabRoots also provides scientists the ability to receive highly targeted news of scientific discoveries and advancements in their field and they also give information about the latest employment opportunities.

ResearchGate:
ResearchGate creates an opportunity by allowing you to network with the largest global community which is dedicated to science and research. This site helps you to expand your contacts, share your thoughts with others and find potential research partners. ResearchGate profiles lets others know about what you are working on by listing your education and experience, your research interests and sharing publications will help you to make your work visible to your research colleagues all over the world. It keeps you informed on the latest updates in the field of science and technology.

Science Commons.org:
Since the year 2004, this site is focusing on efforts to expand the use of Creative Commons licenses to scientific and technical research.
According to Mary Spiro, Baltimore Science News Examiner, this site is the place to go to find research intended for free sharing, re-using and re-purposing. Science Commons is the site which encourages collaboration so that each researcher is not working in isolation. The aim of it is that the result should be faster solutions, quicker cures and more rapid innovations with the cooperation among scientists.