Professional Development and Leadership
The Professional Development and Leadership (PDL) course aims to enhance and expand our graduate students' professional, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and leadership abilities. Core sessions focus on the development of skills and perspectives needed to compete and succeed in a fast-changing technical climate. Topics include professional portfolio (resume, professional writing, social media presence), communication skills, leadership, ethics, life management (stress, sleep, and time management), and more. Elective sessions cover topics such as emotional intelligence, data visualization, and interview preparation, aiming to provide Columbia Engineers and Applied Scientists with essential tools to advance their professional and personal success.
M.S. students must complete the professional development and leadership course, ENGI E4000 PROF DEVELOPMENT＆LEADERSHIP, as a graduation requirement. Doctoral students will be enrolled in ENGI E6001 Professional development and leadership for first year doctoral students–ENGI E6004 Professional development and leadership for fourth year doctoral students and should consult their program for specific PDL requirements. Undergraduate students are encouraged but not required to participate in the Professional Development and Leadership program.
Professional Development and Leadership Team
Ryan Day
Christian Hernandez
Jenny Mak
Conner Moore
April Neal
Elizabeth Strauss
seas-pdl@columbia.edu
pdl.engineering.columbia.edu
Professional Development and Leadership Core Faculty
Julian Berman: Technical Sessions
Austin Cartagena, Ryan Day, and Jackie Tang: Engineer Your Job Search
Chuck Garcia: Communication
Helio Fred Garcia: Ethics and Integrity
Sophia Hyoseon Lee: English Communication
Jenny Mak: Engineer Your Resume
Elizabeth Strauss: Professional Writing
Professional Development and Leadership Courses
M.S. Courses
ENGI E4000 PROF DEVELOPMENT＆LEADERSHIP. 0.00 points.
The PDL course aims to enhance and expand Columbia Engineering graduate students' interpersonal, professional, and leadership skills, through five core sessions, covering (1) in-person communication skills; (2) resume; (3) business writing; (4) social media and the job search; and (5) academic and professional ethics and integrity. ENGI E4000 also requires 5 elective sessions to further students' development based on their personal interests. Students must select at least one life management elective and one interview elective. This course is offered at the Pass/D/Fail grading option
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Spring 2025: ENGI E4000
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| Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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| ENGI 4000 | 015/13709 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 46/150 |
| ENGI 4000 | XMT/20876 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 2/100 |
Doctoral Courses
ENGI E6001 Professional development and leadership for first year doctoral students. 0.00 points.
For first year doctoral students, emphasizing the skills needed for success in orienting them to Columbia and doctoral studies, including teaching and presentation skills (i.e., Microteaching, how to grade, hold office hours, conduct recitations, etc.); cultivating relationships with mentors, faculty, and colleagues; inclusivity; managing your budget; wellness; research and academic integrity and ethics
ENGI E6002 Professional development and leadership for second year doctoral students. 0.00 points.
ENGI E6002 is designed for second year doctoral students, emphasizing the skills needed for continued success in the doctoral program, including presentation and communication skills; academic writing skills; academic conference preparation; resiliency and project management skills
ENGI E6003 Professional development and leadership for third year doctoral students. 0.00 points.
For third year doctoral students to facilitate career exploration including teaching, presentation and communication skills; public speaking and facilitation; CV and resume writing; and Getting Things Done
ENGI E6004 Professional development and leadership for fourth year doctoral students. 0.00 points.
For fourth year doctoral students supporting job search and degree completion, including searching for job opportunities (Academia, Industry); interview preparation; creating an academic portfolio; conducting a job talk; negotiation and mediation skills
Graduate Career Placement
Austin Cartagena
Ryan Day
Joy Dong
Conner Moore
Kim Nguyen
Jackie Tang
seas-gcp@columbia.edu
careers.engineering.columbia.edu
Many resources are available to Columbia Engineers and Scientists in their job search and career exploration. While enrolled in a graduate program at Columbia Engineering, you will also be coached by your dedicated Career Placement Officer. We look forward to working with you on your professional development and job search throughout your time at Columbia.
Applied Mathematics – Emily McCormack
Applied Physics – Emily McCormack
Biomedical Engineering – Jackie Tang (interim)
Business Analytics – Sara Yllescas
Carbon Management – Raina Ranaghan
Chemical Engineering – Raina Ranaghan
Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics – Emily McCormack
Computer Engineering – Jennifer Lee
Computer Science – Stephon Moulterie and Kim Nguyen
Data Science – Jacqueline Kishel
Earth and Environmental Engineering – Raina Ranaghan
Electrical Engineering – Jennifer Lee and Jackie Tang
Executive Master's in Engineering and Applied Science – Austin Cartagena
Financial Engineering – David Fitzgerald
Industrial Engineering – Cindy Mejia
Management Science and Engineering – Karina Ko
Materials Science – Emily McCormack
Medical Physics – Emily McCormack
Mechanical Engineering – Emily McCormack (interim)
Operations Research – Cindy Mejia
Quantum Science and Technology - Jennifer Lee
English Communication Courses
M.S. Courses
| Code | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENGI E5000 | WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH (x, y, and s) | |
| ENGI E5001 | PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION (x, y, and s) | |
| ENGI E5002 | PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH (x, y, and s) | |
| ENGI E5003 | ACADEMIC WRITING (x, y, and s) | |
| ENGI E5009 | INDEPENDENT STUDY (x, y, and s) |
0 pts. Lect: 1.7. Professor Lee.
English communication proficiency is important for academic achievement and career success. In small group settings, interactions with instructor and fellow students to improve communication and writing skills. Individual tutoring sessions offered. Note: open only to Columbia Engineering master's students. Grading is Pass/D/Fail.
Doctoral Courses
| Code | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
| ENGI E7000 | ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH (x, y, and s) | |
| ENGI E7001 | PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION (x, y, and s) | |
| ENGI E7002 | ENGLISH COMMUNICATION (x, y, and s) | |
| ENGI E7009 | INDEPENDENT STUDY (x, y, and s) |
0 pts. Lect: 1.7. Professor Lee.
English communication proficiency is important for academic achievement and career success. In small group settings, interactions with instructor and fellow students to improve communication and writing skills. Individual tutoring sessions offered. Note: open only to Columbia Engineering Ph.D. and M.S. to Ph.D.-track students. Grading is Pass/D/Fail.