Top 100 Engineers on Twitter
Whether your love of engineering is just beginning or has been raging for years, if you can’t get enough of it, look to Twitter. Not just for 140 characters of celebrity chatter or gossip anymore, engineers can find plenty of their own on this micro-blogging phenomenon. But as most engineers don’t have an abundance of time, don’t sort through the clutter on your own. Below, we have gathered the top 100 engineers on Twitter, including full time, those leaning towards the science aspect, and even engineering students, along with other resources.
Top Engineers on Twitter
The below feeds are solely or mostly dedicated to the profession of engineering.
- 1. Kevin Mastaw : This popular engineer nearly has 9,000 other users following him. He is a self-described pensive engineer, FOREX trader, internet marketer, and fan of quantum physics. He also enjoys the words of Neil Peart.
2. Mustafa Yusuf : He works in the field of industrial engineering and management. Although he is located in Ohio, he travels the world and tweets all about it.
3. Tyrone Taborn : Also known as the Black Engineer, he is the Chairman and CEO of Career Communications Group. Engineers, along with those looking to bring diversity to the field, will enjoy this Twitter feed.
4. Angela Melick : If you are an engineer who feels they are wasting their talent, visit here for someone who feels just like you. Angela is both a mechanical engineer in the sustainability sector and author of a webcomic entitled “Wasted Talent.”
5. David Rush : Visit here for the Twitter feed of an engineer with an ecologic frame of mind. David is a civil/environmental engineer who promotes sustainability and the reduction of man’s impact.
6. Manny Jimenez : This engineer is actually in recording and mixing. He is also a computer nerd and not shy about it.
7. Matthew Anderson : He is a civil engineer from the suburbs of Chicago. His other interests include AutoCAD, hydraulics, and being a father of five.
8. Chris Gammell : Chris is an electrical engineer who uses Twitter to blog about analog electronics and renewable energy. Check out interesting engineering tweets, along with daily life.
Top Engineers and More on Twitter
Take a look at these feeds from those who specialize in engineering, along with other areas of specialty.
- 9. Spacefem : Stop here for the Twitter stream of an electrical engineer, Kansan, feminist, Linux nerd, and student pilot. She is also giving birth later this year and blogs all about it.
10. Trak Atik #1 : This engineer is also a musician and producer. Tweets focus on daily life and updates.
11. Teresa Gibson : In addition to being an electrical engineer, Teresa is also an executive producer, writer, space advocate, and more. Tweets are mostly on what she is up to.
12. Ron Graham : He has high hopes of being the number one Twitter user in Akron, OH. He is also an engineer, entrepreneur, writer, and teacher.
13. Ken Risley : Believing that everyone is a dilettante philosopher, Ken is also an architectural engineer. In addition, he tweets about piloting, music, scuba diving, ham radio, and humor.
14. M. Damon Weiss : From Pittsburgh, get a futurist’s perspective on civil engineering and infrastructure management from this Twitter stream. He also tweets thoughts, hacks, and much more.
15. TillyXEngineer : She is a female sound engineer, geek, and self-described general annoyance. Tweets follow her daily life, along with tech and more.
16. RoboGreg : Greg Needel is a mechanical engineer, robot designer, and displaced Yankee living in the South. Recent tweets switch back and forth from robots to football.
17. Joshua Nelson : He is a civil engineer, Christian, and soon-to-be father of three. Tweets focus mostly on daily life.
18. T. Swiph : This engineer is located in Los Angeles. They also have an appreciation for music producing and song writing.
19. Joel Hamilton : If you like engineering, music, and biking, check out this Twitter user. Joel also blogs about his band and uses the occasional swear word.
Top Protected Engineers on Twitter
These engineers protect their tweets and must add you to Twitter before you can read them.
- 20. Engineer_nerd : She is a computer engineer and artist. She enjoys hearing news via Twitter from around the world and blogs about cool tech stuff and music.
21. Lionel Hendricks : He is computer security engineer. He has also described himself as “having nothing better to do.”
22. Nikki Lav : Nikki is a 23 year old college student in Rhode Island. She is currently studying a variety of topics including IT, MCP, MCDST,MCTS, and MCITP:EST.
23. Frank Charlton : Frank is a record producer, engineer, musician, and beer maker. Learn more about him and Halftone Productions by following his tweets.
Top Science and Engineering Feeds on Twitter
These top Twitter users are comprised of scientists, engineers, and even a few educational.
- 24. WIRED Science : A leading tech website, they were sure to have a Twitter feed. Tweets are on science, space, energy, and “robot sharks with lasers.” A must follow for engineers and scientists at all levels.
25. New Scientist : This publication is the world’s only science and technology weekly offering. Topics range from animal science to technology.
26. Reuters Science : A leading provider of news, Reuters also has a special section for science. Get tweets that link back to stories of scientific and engineering interest.
27. Gordon F. Snyder : Stop here to get the Twitter feed from the Director of the National Center for Information and Communications Technologies at Springfield Technical Community College. Tweets are often on engineering items of interest.
28. Geek Cowboy : Mike Parks is an engineer by day and mad scientist by night. He also tinkers with tech and is a futurist.
29. Sally Ride Science : This is a science company dedicated to supporting boys’ and girls’ interest in science, math, and technology. Named after the famous female astronaut, it is useful for engineers interested in space or education for elementary and middle school students.
30. Engineer GoForIt! : This program is designed to attract high school students and their parents and teachers to the wide world of engineering and technology. An excellent tool if you are in engineering education.
31. EDN Magazine : Engineers who design will enjoy this Twitter feed. Tweets often link to items of interest.
32. Astroparticle : If your engineering interests lie in astrophysics, stop here. All sorts of scientific subjects on this topic are discussed from dark matter to star clusters.
33. NSF Engineering : The National Science Foundation discusses all of their engineering works here. Discoveries, news, and more are featured.
Top Near-Engineers on Twitter
These Twitter users may or may not have the word “engineer” in their title but are about as close as you can get.
- 34. Adam Savage : He isn’t a scientist or engineer, but plays one on television for Mythbusters. He often replies to his fan’s tweets, so give him a follow.
35. Matthew Miller : He is an avid mobile device enthusiast who works during the day as a professional naval architect in Seattle. Matthew is also one of three hosts on the MobileTechRoundup podcast and runs the Nokia Experts website. Check out his tweets for reviews and news on all sorts of mobile devices.
36. Harry the ASIC Guy : An ASIC is basically a circuit designed for a specific use rather than one designed for general purposes. Both Harry’s Twitter feed and blog are full of more information on the subject.
37. Paul Marriot : He is an expert verification consultant from Montreal. Check out his Twitter stream for news, tips, and more.
38. Yuset P. : If your engineering takes you into audio or video, check out this Twitter user. He is also into tech and takes emails on all subjects.
39. Matik! : In addition to being a producer for radio, he also does related engineering. If you need studio time in Brooklyn, you can also tweet him.
40. Engineernerd : This Twitter user has a website dedicated to television and film toys. He is also an engineer and a “generally nerdy guy.”
41. Jason O. : What does the owner of a startup medical device company have to do with engineering? Visit here to find out and also get tips for photography.
42. Mark Farrington : He is a radio producer, engineer, programmer, and web designer based in the U.K. Tweets are often on daily life.
43. Travis Spencer : Because software needs engineers too, check out this Twitter user. He specializes in web services, enterprise architecture, and security.
44. Damian Hickey : Located in Dublin, Damian is the Chief Technical Officer at a start up company. Posts on Ireland and engineering can be found.
Top Engineering Support on Twitter
Get all sorts of help for your engineering career or education with the help of these Twitter users.
- 45. The IES Team : With locations from Glasgow to Boston, they are passionate about green building and LEED. They also help engineers and architects design sustainable buildings.
46. Agilent Careers : A career placing company, engineering graduates and those looking for a different career should give this Twitter feed a look. In addition to engineers, they also place manufacturing, finance, and everyone in between.
47. Scott Teigen : He is a business development manager living in San Diego. He is dedicated to providing solutions fro both scientists and engineers using off the shelf technology.
48. Maureen West : She works for ATK – Aerospace and Defense as a recruiter. See what they look for in engineers by following her Twitter stream.
49. Bill Hundley : If you need some motivation for your engineering, check out this Twitter user. Also known as Doc Bill, he helps others work towards success with internet marketing and more.
50. Larry Kilham : Ever wanted to use your engineering to write or invent something? Then follow Larry’s tweets, as he has done just that.
51. Tektronix : In business for over 60 years, Tektronix provides test, measuring, and monitoring instrumentation to solve design challenges. Tweets often link to engineering tools of interest.
52. ReSell CNC : If your engineering has a left a hole in your pockets, follow this feed. It can show you how to purchase a ton of used engineering tools.
53. Design Facilitator : Located in North Carolina, this company provides a client feedback tool for anyone delivering projects, such as engineers. A useful tool for any engineer that works with clients on a regular basis.
54. Engineer_update : This online U.K. based publication has the latest in technology and innovation for engineers and more. Excellent support if you are based in the country or have an international practice.
55. Robot Magazine : Engineers who work with, or even have an interest in, robots should visit here. Get sneak peeks and links to articles with more.
Top News for Engineers on Twitter
Get all the latest headlines, news, and more from these Twitter feeds for engineers.
- 56. IEEE Spectrum : Stop here for the latest technology news and analysis from world’s leading engineering magazine. Tweets often link back to full engineering news posts.
57. Eng-tips NetHawk : This online engineering library offers engineering white papers, webcasts, and product information. A recent tweet was entitled “The Seven Deadly Myths of Software Security.”
58. Engineering Science : Get science news, technology research, and innovations from this Twitter feed. It is run by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, which is a research and teaching institution.
59. Institute of Physics : The IOP is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding, and application of physics. Check out their Twitter feed for the latest physics engineering news.
60. Dark_Faust : He is an editorial director and works for “Chip Design” magazine. In addition to news, he also tweets about journalism and engineering.
61. MSU EGR News : Spartan engineers from MSU and other students of the subject will enjoy this Twitter stream. Get news, information, and help with engineering projects and ideas.
62. EPrinceton : The Princeton University School of Engineering and Applied Science maintains this Twitter feed. Tweets often link back to engineering headlines of note.
63. ENR : Engineering News-Record is the leading publication covering the construction market and civil engineering in the United States and worldwide. Tweets often focus on how politics affects engineering.
64. ENR Bloggers : If you enjoy the above, then stop here for a Twitter stream exclusively for the bloggers of the publication. They include editors, industry experts, and observers.
Top Engineer Associations on Twitter
These organizations have even more help for engineers who use Twitter.
- 65. IMechE : Scott and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers aim to raise the profile of the profession. Tweets often link to other engineering items of interest.
66. UKRC for Women in SET : This United Kingdom organization is dedicated to supporting women in science, engineering, and technology. Check out tweets for the latest news, along with guest posts and more.
67. The IET : The Institution of Engineering and Technology has over 150,000 members in 127 countries. Tweets focus almost exclusively on items for engineers.
68. ICE : The Institution of Civil Engineers is a registered charity that strives to promote and progress civil engineering. They also have resources for students of engineering, along with graduates.
69. SAME HQ : The Society of American Military Engineers is a non-profit organization with over 23,000 members and 1,350 member companies. Learn more about who can join and what you can do to help by visiting their Twitter feed.
70. SME : The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is a premier source for knowledge, education, and networking. Recent tweets are on how the economy is effecting engineering.
71. ASEE : Founded in 1893, the American Society for Engineering Education is a nonprofit organization committed to furthering education in engineering and technology. Visitors can get recaps of events, links to articles, and more.
72. NACME : This is the Twitter feed for the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering. They are dedicated to increasing engineering education and awareness.
73. AESA : The Armenian Engineers and Scientist Association is committed to address the professional, technical, and scientific needs of fellow Armenians throughout the world. Learn what they are up to by following their tweets.
Top Student Engineers on Twitter
Because engineers start as students, check out these tweets.
- 74. Empty Space : Stop here for one of the few graduate students in engineering. Located in Ontario, Kris is also a ukulelist and Mac user.
75. Sarah Stern : She is a mechanical engineering student at UC Berkeley. Sarah is also knowledgeable on the iPhone, desserts, music, and movies.
76. Nasir Jumani : In addition to engineering studies, Nasir is also a blogger, amateur designer, and “half-fried Greek.” Tweets focus on useful study tools, updates, and more.
77.Chris Gallello : From Massachusetts, he is a student and entrepreneur engineer. Chris also enjoys photography.
78. Engineerography Blog : This Twitter user both studies and writes about everyday engineering. Tweets focus on studies and everyday life.
79. JC Fried : Jesse is an electrical engineering student at Syracuse University. He also enjoys sports, music, and whatever else he finds interesting.
80. Tina Seeholzer : This engineering student is a nerd, whose preference is sci-fi. Video games are often the subject of choice for tweets.
81. Luke Docksteader : Luke divides his time between being a grad student and an electrical/computer engineer. Tweets are on tech and things that interest him.
82. Rsparam : This engineering student studies at the BITS Pilani campus in Goa. See how life as a student is in India by following him.
Top Engineering Schools on Twitter
Everyone from students to professional engineers can find something useful on these Twitter feeds.
- 83. MIT LGO : The Leaders for Global Operations at MIT offer an MBA + MS Engineering in two years. There is more on their programs, professors, and tips for engineers on their Twitter feed.
84. Stanford Engineering : Get tweets from the Stanford School of Engineering here. In a recent tweet, they linked to a professor’s remarks on the engineering of Haiti.
85. Berkeley Engineering : The UC Berkeley College of Engineering keeps students and other fans of engineering up to date here. Webcasts, interviews, and more are featured.
86. Cornell Engineering : Robert Emro of the College of Engineering maintains these tweets. Tweets focus on news and happenings of interest at the university.
87. Thayer School : This engineering school is part of Dartmouth University. Tweets come from the Director of Public Information.
88. UW Engineering : You don’t have to be a student at the University of Washington to appreciate these tweets. They often link to lectures and other items of interest.
89. Fulton Engineering : The Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering is part of Arizona State University. Get news on engineering, the school, and more.
90. Gator Engineering : The University of Florida College of Engineering and their official magazine maintain these tweets. One of their alumni was in the Haiti earthquake and they link to it.
91. USC MAPPenings : Stop here for the Twitter feed from the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Masters and Professional Programs. Tweets are on school happenings and more.
Other Top Engineers on Twitter
Because these Twitter engineers don’t fall into a particular category, they are featured here.
- 92. Simon Howes : Wonder how engineering can get you on a movie set? Simon is a sound engineer and boom operator who knows how.
93. Clarisa Segura : Need an engineer Twitter feed in Spanish? Then follow Clarisa, who is an industrial engineer, public relations professional, and specializes in technology for the energy sector.
94. Julio Insaurralde : This is another Twitter feed in Spanish from Paraguay. He is a structural engineer and father who is passionate about tech and science.
95. Traffic Engineers, Inc. : Stop here for the Twitter feed of Texas’ oldest traffic engineering specialty firm. Tweets are often on local traffic and engineering issues.
96. Jim Gurol : He runs a blog called My Cisco Blog, a common tool for computer engineers. Check out his tweets, or visit the blog for tons more information.
97. Neeraj Khajanchi : Wonder what it’s like to be a musical engineer in Tokyo? Stop at this Twitter user to find out.
98. Roy Westwood : If you like Land Rovers and making websites in addition to engineering, stop here. This Twitter user also has a love of Macs.
99. Sanaz J : Who says engineers can’t be fashionable? She is a fashion-a-holic, along with being a car enthusiast and electronics engineer in Vancouver.
100.Mike Chav : Believing frequency is everything, Mike blogs from Detroit, home of Motown. He both a producer and engineer who has worked with Erykah Badu and Jay Electronica.
If the above top 100 engineers on Twitter aren’t enough for you, visit often. With thousands of users joining everyday, the steady stream of engineering information doesn’t seem to be slowing. If that still isn’t enough, consider starting your own.
