April 15, 2017 (Vol. 37, No. 8)
Rating:
Strong Points: Large amount of content, education, and career resources
Weak Points: None
Summary:
MyRSC is the website for the Royal Society of Chemisty’s online chemistry community. Boasting close to 70,000 registered users, MyRSC is an expansive community, with many useful resources available on the website. Some of the content is restricted to registered users; however, registration is free and open to anybody. On the site, members can browse and join interest groups, post in a variety of discussion forums, read the website’s blog, or browse a variety of career-related resources that include advice articles, monthly webinars, and tips about preparing a CV and job application. The website also includes a map of upcoming events and links to the Society’s digital magazines, as well as a specific page (the “talk chemistry” page) designed for chemistry educators.
