MIT's Biological Engineering Communication Lab has supported biosciences communication since 2013. Resources for scicomm @MIT and beyond! Member of @MITCommLab.
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Are you working on a personal statement for the NSF GRFP? We have some tips.
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It's probably time to spruce up that CV. We can help:
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Are you working on a research proposal for the NSF GRFP? Check out our CommKit article for tips to make your proposal stronger!
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Are you preparing applications for graduate school? We have some tips and tricks to make your personal statement shine:
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Are you applying for the NSF GRFP this year? Check out our CommKit resources for writing stronger research proposals and personal statements!
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MIT BECL retweeted
15 Feb 2022
We have a new full-time teaching/management position open. Come join us in building scientific communication skills and student/postdoc leadership!
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Have you resolved to improve your coding in 2022? Here are some best practices for creating readable, concise code and organized file structures:
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16 Dec 2021
If you're looking for #scicommjobs, the Comm Lab is seeking a part-time manager for our @MIT_CEE Communication Lab! Check out the job posting if you love #scicomm and promoting student mentorship & leadership:
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In 2021, our 18 BECL Fellows met with 120 clients for 250 hours of coaching. That's over 300 appointments helping with grad school, fellowship, and job applications, plus other scicomm tasks! We can't wait for another great year of coaching ahead in 2022. Happy New Year!
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How can we communicate science more effectively during a pandemic? We're revisiting our blog posts from last year:
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MIT BECL retweeted
16 Dec 2021
We are astronomically proud of Biological Engineering Communication Fellow alum Christina Birch!
13 Dec 2021
NASA selects three MIT alumni for astronaut training: Marcos Berríos ’06, Christina Birch PhD ’15, and Christopher Williams PhD ’12 make up a third of the 2021 NASA astronaut candidate class. mitsha.re/h11E50H7tu7
ALT Marcos Berríos' official NASA photo. Christina Birch's official NASA photo. Christopher Williams' official NASA photo.
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MIT BECL retweeted
19 Oct 2021
Applying to the MIT BE PhD program? Join the BE Application Assistance Program (BEAAP) for informational webinar this Thurs 10/21 11am EDT. Hear from current students, get your questions answered. Open to all, so share widely! Register ow.ly/4e0n50GtVHE @MITEngineering
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Do you need letters of recommendation for an upcoming application? We have some tips to make the whole process easier: ow.ly/VxLH50FWKAZ
Are you preparing for an upcoming application deadline or career fair? It might be time to spruce up your CV or resume! We've got some helpful tips: ow.ly/NYVw50FWKrr
Career Week is coming up! We can help you prepare. Check out our guides for improving your CV or resume, acing that elevator pitch, and navigating a virtual career fair:
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Are you submitting an @NSF GRFP application this year? We're four weeks away from the Life Sciences application deadline! 😮 🔬🧑🔬
Our CommKit articles have tips for writing a strong personal or research statement:
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What is it like to work in venture capital as a biological engineer? Check out our new blog series from @MITdeptofBE undergraduates investigating the world of life sciences VC!
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Are you dreaming up the perfect scientific figure or diagram? If you want some advice on getting started with @AdobeDesign, we have tips and resources available: ow.ly/57pQ50G89Dm
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MIT BECL retweeted
9 Sep 2021
We're hiring! #scicommjobs
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#SciComm training folks: come take over my job at @MITCommLab! It's a wonderful place to work. Inspiring mission, meaningful work, and incredible people. careers.peopleclick.com/care…
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