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Doctoral Students

Professional Development & Leadership for Doctoral Students (ENGIE6001-6004)

The PDL Team, together with Engineering Doctoral Student Affairs, will offer appropriate sessions for doctoral students at each stage of their doctoral studies. Students will be enrolled by doctoral cohort into R-credit classes (ENGI E6001-6004). The PDL Team recommends students take a minimum of 3 sessions per year.

  • ENGI 6001 PDL for First Year Doctoral Students

    Sessions designed to orient the Columbia graduate student, including:

    • Engineering Your Ph.D. Week
    • Teaching and Presentation Skills (i.e. Microteaching)
    • How to Grade, Hold Office Hours, Conduct Recitations, etc.
    • Cultivate Relationships with Mentors, Faculty and Colleagues
    • Research and Academic Integrity and Ethics
    • Inclusivity
    • Managing Your Budget
    • Wellness and Healthy Living
  • ENGI 6002 PDL for Second Year Doctoral Students

    Sessions designed to cultivate success in the Ph.D. program, including:

    • Presentation and Communication Skills
    • Cultivate Healthy Relationships with Faculty/Supervisors
    • Academic Writing Skills
    • Refine Teaching Skills
    • Academic Conference Preparation
    • Resiliency and Project Management Skills
    • Wellness and Healthy Living
  • ENGI 6003 PDL for Third Year Doctoral Students

    Sessions designed to facilitate career explorations for Ph.D. students, including:

    • Teaching, Presentation and Communication Skills reinforced
    • Public Speaking and Facilitation Intensive
    • Explore Various Career Options (Academic, Industry)
    • CV and Resume Writing
    • Preparing for Documents needed for Academic Jobs
    • Getting Things Done
    • Wellness and Healthy Living
  • ENGI 6004 PDL for Fourth Year+ Doctoral Students

    Sessions designed to support student job search and degree completion, including:

    • Searching for Job Opportunities (Academia, Industry)
    • Conduct a Job Talk, Prepare for Interviews
    • Refine Documents needed for Academic Jobs (Portfolio)
    • Negotiation and Mediation Skills
    • Getting Things Done and Coaching
    • Wellness and Healthy Living