1. A Social Networking Site for Scientists and Engineers Nancy Raffaele Jenifer Neubauer Yogita Ahire Jenny Li

2. Why was Tek-Ex created? Enable professionals in the field to exchange knowledge about advanced materials Provide more business opportunities by pooling customer base that have similar interests Customers meet virtually and network amongst themselves Further expand company’s network by customers inviting other professionals to join

3. Comparison between Scientific Social Networking Sites and Tek-Ex Tek-Ex offers: A connection to a local company who will provide expertise in a field of specialized products and services Promote new business opportunities Provides a niche market for scientists, engineers, subject matter experts, buyers and suppliers to exchange technical information about these advanced materials Company size of membership makes it easy for members to connect with each other Only network with members who are approved as friends Open to scientists and engineers from various fields Customized profile that allows members to add much information as they want to

4. Ning Platform Features: Private Free Attractive Secure User Registration User Login User Profile Discussion Forum

5. CSS Customization

6. User Privacy & Disabled Features Users do not need to provide their birth date information The gift feature was disabled in order to provide a more professional site

7. Membership Invitation

8. Profile Customization

9. http://tek-ex.com