r/materials is a subreddit with 29k members. The community frequently discusses materials, engineering, research, science, and career, and they frequently recommend/review textbook.
Reddit for Materials Science and Engineering topics
Popular Topics in r/materials
#1
Materials
98 posts
#2
Engineering
76 posts
#3
Research
40 posts
#4
Science
16 posts
#5
Career
11 posts
#6
Masters
9 posts
#7
Nanotechnology
6 posts
#8
Jobs
6 posts
#9
Corrosion
5 posts
#10
Job
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/materials
Textbook
2 reviews
#1
Varshneya
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
James E Shelby
4.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/materials
Yearly
+5k members(22.0%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026