Connecting with other researchers has taken on a new form in
the online world. Through the use of free and paid services it is possible to
connect with other scientists and collaborate on important projects. The sites and services offer the opportunity
to socialize, communication, share documents and brain storm in collaboration.
A presentation by Dr. Jackie Krause provides tips and tools.
Blogging, social media and online collaboration sites are
making their way through the scientific community. Where professors and
scientists research projects at their local universities with people they knew
they now have the opportunity to collaborate with each other from many
locations in the world. The use of the Internet makes such efforts possible and
speeds up the production of scientific discovery.
Scientists can build social networks and share resources
with others who are interested in the same topics as them. By not working in
silo they can help each other find resources from various databases creating a
stronger network of information and development. Furthermore, there is the
opportunity to build off of each other’s ideas to find new scientific
discoveries that can only come through divergent thinking.
Researchers often face difficulties finding places they can
collaborate and the tolls needed. The presentation will bring readers through
concepts associated with the general concepts associated with online research
as well as where to find these resources. All of the sites require some level
of registration or sign-up.
