Written and Verbal Communication Stories

Megan Armknecht, GS, HIS

Summer Intern, Bureau of Bureau of Public Affairs/ Office of the Historian in Washington D.C

"[T]his experience helped me form meaningful working relationships with other historians, and has been helpful in framing my prospectus for my...

Dane Christie, *19, CBE

"If you cannot convince people of the merit of your ideas in language they can understand, you are not going anywhere, since it is impossible to...

Alicia M. Ejsmond-Frey, *19, CLA

Summer Intern, Open Innovation Team, Cabinet Office (London, UK)
Classics PhD

"My department was surprised but delighted to find out that I was going to pursue a career in government, and in his introduction to my FPO the...

Julia Grummit, GS, HIS

University Administrative Fellow

“Along with the practical skills I’ve learned through my work in the Center for Digital Humanities, the UAF fellowship has provided me with a better...

Patrice Jean, *99, MOL

Star Lessons in Leadership Keynote Speaker

During graduate school, I honed my skills as a scientist, but I also learned how important it was to engage with all people from different...

Robbie LeDesma, GS, MOL

Research on the Road Participant

“Research on the Road” is a fantastic science communication/public speaking event that taught me a lot about how to think about my own work when...

Victoria Luu, GS, GEO

University Administrative Fellow Alumni/ae

"This experience in creating bridges across different stakeholders and developing systematic solutions helped me to secure a prestigious marine...

Cate Mahoney, GS, ENG

University Administrative Fellow
Summer Intern, Ithaka S&R

"In the spring I will teach my first class, and I'm super excited! I've found working with John and Stephanie to be like working with old friends."

Stephanie Pope, GS, ENG

Summer Intern, Huo Family Foundation

"I would without qualification recommend an internship at the Foundation for anyone looking for a varied, challenging summer work experience and a...

Ann Marie Russell, *12, PSY

"When I was in graduate school, it felt like we had two choices: an academic career or failure. The thought of voluntarily pursuing a non-academic...

Christopher K. Tokita, GS, EEB

Research on the Road Participant

"Research on the Road helped me realize the "big picture" of my work and how to explain it in a compelling story format!"

Matt Weber, *09, PSY

"Academics have more skills than they think, if they can just find the words to explain them to hiring managers. Grad students are required to write...

Jay Xu, *08, ARC

"I am constantly conducting research, and while I’m not able to publish everything, I look forward to my “retirement” when I can start to synthesize...

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