As an AeroAstro Communications Lab fellow, I develop material to help students in our department with various aspects of technical communication. Among these materials are blog posts and CommKit articles, which are catalogued here.
Applying for graduate programs can be a daunting task, especially given the variance in what each program requires its applicants to submit. This blog post seeks to guide you through the application process by providing a step-by-step list that summarizes the main components common to most applications.
An abstract is a short description of a paper or presentation that informs people of its main points. The abstract serves as an advertisement to draw in potential readers/listeners and allow them to make an informed decision about whether they want to read further or attend your presentation. This CommKit article provides a guide to building an effective abstract for a paper or presentation.
Technical demonstrations are physical experiments performed for an audience to show off some technology or idea. Technical demos can generate excitement about your work for a wide range of audiences, motivating them to take actions such as funding your work, citing your research, or applying to work in your lab. This CommKit article discusses the ins and outs of designing and executing an effective technical demo.