Typical questions

• • Where can I get recent articles on life-cycle assessment?

• • I want to get information on semiconductor devices.

Starting points

• • The term engineering covers a wide range of different subject areas, including chemical, civil and electrical engineering. Those interested in chemical engineering may also benefit from consulting the Science chapter; electrical engineers the Computer Science chapter. Other relevant chapters include Mathematics, Standards and Legislation.

• • The complexity of the subject area means that this chapter can only offer a brief introduction. Users should explore the key organisations’ resources to find more detailed guides to specific sub-fields of engineering.

Recommended resources

Key organisations

Use these websites to trace essential information about the specific sub-field. Each has careers advice for students, plus lists of forthcoming events, training courses and conferences. The organisations also possess specialist libraries where you can find information on books and journals. Most library catalogues can be searched online and often provide free access to abstracts of journal articles.

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

www.asee.org

This website has many useful examples of newsletters and blogs designed for engineering students and lecturers.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

epsrc.ukri.org

Main UK government agency for funding teaching and research in this subject area. Its website is an excellent place for keeping up to date with information on applying for grants and the latest research awards. Extensive and useful section for doctoral students on available training and funding.

Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

www.icheme.org

The Institution of Chemical Engineers is an international professional membership association. Site includes information on its leading publication the Chemical Engineer.

Institution of Civil Engineers

www.ice.org.uk

The website has an extensive education section with careers and curriculum resources for school and university students. It also provides access to its library catalogue. Non-members can use this to find references to books, journals and recommended websites. Access to full text is for members only.

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

www.theiet.org

Leading international organisation whose coverage includes electrical engineering. Its website provides free access to a wealth of resources including fact files on scientific topics for the general public, teachers’ resources and information about its specialist library resources.