Engineering

"This open educational resource is intended to be a totally self-contained learning resource in Engineering Thermodynamics. It is designed to be suitable for a two course sequence for Mechanical Engineering majors. It may, however, be used in any format and for any purpose, including self-study."

Designed as an introductory MechE course at the University of Southern California, this course aims to teach students what MechE is (and is not) all about, how to consider the field, and in general give an intellectual background to the discipline.

The Open Textbook Library provides reviews and links to open access textbooks in many fields. The selection for engineering, particularly mechanical engineering, is growing but currently limited. Check this page periodically for updates.

Springer Publishing has a growing line of engineering journals whose articles are peer-reviewed and freely available online.

DOAB is a directory of open access, scholarly or professional publications in the applied sciences and engineering.

A database of more than 100 million patent documents from across the world, hosted by the European Patent Office. NOTE: Original documents are not viewable in Firefox.

Lens allows searching of both open source scholarship and 100 million patent documents. Has analysis and visualization tools.

ASME is the world's largest mechanical engineering society, with members from the United States and the rest of the world. ASME sponsors conferences, hosts regional meetings, and is a forum for mechanical engineers at all levels (including students) to gather professionally.

ASME also sponsors several student competitions. This page gives details for the Human Powered Vehicle, Student Design, IAM3D, and Old Guard competitions.

Keep up to date on the latest ASME news geared towards students and educators in MechE.

IQS, a directory of equipment manufacturers, also maintains a list of engineering associations across a wide range of disciplines.

IQS also has a list of industry councils and associations, many of which publish trade magazines and offer benefits to college students seeking to enter their industries.