Guides: Library Research for Engineering Students: Current Trends

Engineering Trade Publications

Industry magazines published by professional engineering associations and commercial publishers can be a great source for exploring current trends in different fields of engineering.

General

Engineering & Technology Magazine
IET's (Institution of Engineering and Technology) magazine and website, with popular articles about technology news and trends.
IEEE Potentials Magazine
Aimed at university students and new professionals. Explores the latest in research and technical developments and relates theories to practical applications.
IEEE Spectrum Magazine
Explores the development and applications of new technologies.

Automotive Engineering

SAE News
News articles from SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers).

Electrical, Computer & Software Engineering

Computerworld
Magazine for IT and business. IT news, trends, careers, business technology, and reviews.
Electronic Design Magazine
Magazine covering electronics and electrical engineering.
IEEE Software
Leading-edge software development information to keep engineers and managers abreast of rapid technology change.
Infoworld
Magazine for IT and business professionals. News, how-to and analysis from technology professionals and journalists.
XRDS: The ACM Magazine for Students
ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) magazine. Each issue features a theme, such as AI, and highlights new research.

Energy & Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Engineering International Magazine
Power Magazine
News and technology for the global energy industry.

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
A magazine from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) with articles on current issues and trends, as well as shop solutions.
Mechanical Engineering Magazine
ASME's (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) monthly magazine of engineering trends and breakthroughs.