****APOLOGIES FOR RECEIPT OF DUPLICATE POSTINGS_ Friends/ I am pleased to announce the launch of _SciTechNet(sm): Science and Technology Social Networking Services_ _SciTechNet(sm)_ is devoted to "describing and documenting online social networking services in the Sciences and Technology and is available at [ http://scitechnet.blogspot.com/] _SciTechNet(sm)_ has been seeded with a full description of the _Nature Network_ an ** online meeting place for * [scientists] and fellow scientists to gather, talk and find out about the latest scientific news and events.* Within the _Nature Network_ registered members ***can create their own personal profile in which they can describe themselves and their research interests ***establish a group for one*s lab, department or institution, or create a topic-based group ***join and have discussions with group members ***build their own online network of like-minded people ***offer you views on developments in their fields or in the broader world of science ***post comments on other individual*s blogs ***search and browse a comprehensive listing of all forthcoming seminars and conferences; ***registered users can post their own events ***read the latest news, views and historical insights in the news sections of the networks featured cities ***discuss articles using the network*s commenting system ***browse local job listings For Full Details And Links for the Nature Network Visit SciTechNet(sm) [ http://scitechnet.blogspot.com/ ] BTW: There is a Feedburner Webfeed for _SciTechNet_ at [ http://feeds.feedburner.com/SciTechNet ] I have identified other SciTech SNS but would appreciate learning of Any and All Others There is a companion Facebook group devoted to "describing, discussing, and documenting online social networking services in the Sciences and Technology" and is available at [ http://iastate.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4831814891 ] Enjoy! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor Science and Technology Librarian Iowa State University Library Ames IA 50011 !!! Social Networking is People !!! [ http://www.facebook.com/p/Gerry_McKiernan/16926735 ] Iowa: Where the Tall Corn Flows and the (North)West Wind Blows ... [ http://alternativeenergyblogs.blogspot.com/ ]