Blog : EECS Communication Lab

Here you will find announcements of upcoming events, quick tips, and thoughts and perspectives on a variety of topics related to science communication. If you have suggestions for additional blog posts, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Apply to Be a Communication Fellow!

January 12, 2026 Communication Fellow applications are now open for Spring 2026. MIT EECS-affiliated PhD students and postdocs who will be at MIT through Spring 2028 are invited to apply. This position is ideal for those who are interested in improving their own communication skills and helping others do the same. You can preview this pdf version of… View Article

Graduate School Application Workshop

October 17, 2025 Oct. 23rd, 4:45-6:15pm, Rm. 34-303- RSVP here Are you planning to apply to graduate programs this fall? Not sure how to get started on preparing your application packet, or figuring out the salient differences between the statements required? Come to the EECS Communication Lab’s Graduate School Application Workshop! We will discuss the timeline of the… View Article

Fellowship Application Workshop

October 2, 2025 Oct. 8th, 3-4:30pm, Rm. 26-328- RSVP here Are you planning on applying for a research fellowship this fall? Wondering how to get started, or stuck on analyzing the requirements? Come to the EECS Communication Lab’s Fellowship Workshop! We will walk you through how to interpret the fellowship requirements, brainstorm your application narrative, and structure your… View Article

Why You Should Be a Professor and How to Become One

April 22, 2025 Update: Zoom link: https://mit.zoom.us/j/96803787079 In collaboration with Prof. Saman Amarasinghe, the EECS Comm Lab is hosting a free seminar series intended for MIT EECS PhD students who want to learn more about what it’s like to be a professor and how they can prepare for a career on the tenure track. The first three sessions will… View Article