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Career: Applications for Academic Positions	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
Statement of Purpose for Graduate School
Personal Statement for Graduate School
Cover Letter for a Faculty Position
Faculty Application

Career: Academic Fellowships & Funding	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
AAAS STPF Applicant Statement
Fellowship Application: General Strategies
NSF Personal Statement
NSF Research Proposal
Postdoc Fellowships: Index of Life Sciences Fellowships

Career: General Skills	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
Cover Letter: General
CV/Resume
Design Portfolio
Elevator Pitch
Emails
Interviewing
Professional Bios

Scientific: Written Communication	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
Abstract
Journal Article: General Tips
Journal Article: Introduction
Journal Article: Methods
Journal Article: Results
Journal Article: Discussion
Peer Review: Best Practices
Peer Review: A Historical Perspective
Graduate Thesis Prospectus / Proposal
Scientific: Visual Communication	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
Figure Design
Poster
Slideshow Design (see below for presentation skills)
Technical Photography
Technical Demonstrations

Scientific: Oral Communication	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
First Ph.D. Committee Meeting
Public Speaking: Verbal
Public Speaking: Nonverbal
Public Speaking: Practicing
Public Speaking: Prep on presentation day
Slideshow Presentation Skills
Graduate Student Departmental Talks/Seminars		BATS		Third-Year Talk	CEE General Exam			Quals
Virtual Presentations

Scientific: Coding	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
Coding Mindset
Coding and Comment Style
File Structure Organization

Sci. Policy	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
Introduction to Policy Communication
Policy Elevator Pitch
Policy Memo
Policy Presentation
Congressional Hill Meeting
Letter of Support
Op-Ed
Public Comment on Pending Regulation

Templates, Tutorials, & Tools	AeroAstro	Biological Eng.	Broad Institute (Biomed. & Genomics)	Chemical Eng.	Civil & Environmental Eng.	Electrical Eng. & Computer Sci.	Mechanical Eng.	Nuclear Sci. & Eng.
GitHub Resources
Accessible Communication
Generative AI