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Welcome to Communication Mechanics! Hosted by the Webb Communication Program at Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. In each episode, we explore how communication shapes the success of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.
Join us as we share stories of triumphs, challenges, and the strategies that fuel success. Whether you're a seasoned pro, an aspiring student, or simply passionate about engineering, listen as we demystify compelling communication in the world of mechanical engineering.
Communication Mechanics Episode 2: Applying to Graduate School
Communication Mechanics: A Podcast for Engineers
39 minutes
1 year ago
Communication Mechanics Episode 2: Applying to Graduate School
In this episode, Dr. Jill Fennell [https://www.me.gatech.edu/user/1080] has a conversation about applying to graduate school with Dr. Andrei Fedorov [https://www.me.gatech.edu/faculty/fedorov], Associate Chair for Graduate Studies at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech.
Show Notes and Timestamps:
* Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:54
* Purpose of graduate school application documents 02:03
* CRISP acronym for a successful grad school applications 05:42
* C -Creative 06:08
* R - Research 06:41
* I - Integrity 08:25
* S - Specific 09:09
* P - Powerful 10:47
* Documents for Grad School applications 11:45
* Prompt based personal statements at the Woodruff School 12:19
* Prompt 1: Self description and introductions 13:43
* Prompt 2: What sets you apart 17:25
* Prompt 3: Why this school 19:13
* Personal statement deep dive 22:58
* How personal should a personal statement be? 23:39
* Tailoring Yourself to the School 24:19
* Culture of different schools 26:19
* Dos and don'ts 28:21
* When to start application process 33:12
* Return to communication principles 35:55
* Wrap up and outro 37:19
Communication Mechanics: A Podcast for Engineers
Welcome to Communication Mechanics! Hosted by the Webb Communication Program at Georgia Tech’s Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. In each episode, we explore how communication shapes the success of engineers, researchers, and industry professionals.
Join us as we share stories of triumphs, challenges, and the strategies that fuel success. Whether you're a seasoned pro, an aspiring student, or simply passionate about engineering, listen as we demystify compelling communication in the world of mechanical engineering.
