Communication Resources

Managing up: how to communicate effectively with your PhD adviser
How to speak by Patrick Wilson

Watch this legendary video on public speaking by late MIT professor Patrick Wilson.

Designing Effective Scientific Presentations

What is the best way to give a talk that engages and informs your audience? In this video Dr. Susan …

How to network at academic conferences

What are the most effective ways of networking at academic conferences? Watch Networking at academic conferences for 7 tips for …

AAAS Communication Fundamentals

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers a comprehensive toolkit on scientific communication resources.

Design Principles 101: Top Figure-Making Tips to Boost Science Communication

Effective visuals are critical in advancing scientific discovery, for peer-to-peer communication, and are becoming ever-more imperative to communicating with the …

What mental health accommodations can I ask for at work?

Mental Health America (MHA), a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing mental health concerns, shares the following on requesting accommodations in …

The Great Communicators

This 22 episode podcast miniseries includes interviews with exceptional thinkers and communicators from MIT and beyond, including the legendary Noam …

iREFS

iREFS (institute-wide Resources for Easing Friction & Stress) are graduate students formally trained & certified in conflict management skills. They …