Professional Development and Leadership
The Professional Development and Leadership (PDL) program educates students to maximize performance and achieve their full potential to become engineering leaders. Core sessions focus on development of skills and perspectives needed to compete and succeed in a fast-changing technical climate. Topics include professional portfolio (resume, cover letter, business writing, social media presence), communication skills, leadership, ethics, life management (stress, sleep, and time management) and more. Elective sessions include effective presentations, emotional intelligence, data visualization, and interview preparation.
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 to participate in the professional development and leadership program.
Professional Development and Leadership Staff
Kaitlynn Liriano
Jenny Mak
April Neal
Elizabeth Strauss
seas-pdl@columbia.edu
pdl.engineering.columbia.edu
Professional Development and Leadership Core Faculty
Chuck Garcia: Communication
Helio Fred Garcia: Ethics and Integrity
Sophia Hyoseon Lee: English Communication
Jenny Mak: Resume
Elizabeth Strauss: Business Writing
Professional Development and Leadership Courses
M.S. Course
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
Fall 2024: ENGI E4000
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Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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ENGI 4000 | 001/14773 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/100 |
ENGI 4000 | 002/14774 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/125 |
ENGI 4000 | 003/14775 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/150 |
ENGI 4000 | 004/14776 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/100 |
ENGI 4000 | 005/14777 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/550 |
ENGI 4000 | 006/14778 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/275 |
ENGI 4000 | 007/14779 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/60 |
ENGI 4000 | 008/14780 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/40 |
ENGI 4000 | 009/14781 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/400 |
ENGI 4000 | 010/14785 | F 12:45pm - 2:45pm 428 Pupin Laboratories |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/250 |
ENGI 4000 | 010/14785 | F 3:00pm - 5:00pm 428 Pupin Laboratories |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/250 |
ENGI 4000 | 011/14786 | F 12:50pm - 2:50pm 501 Northwest Corner |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/200 |
ENGI 4000 | 011/14786 | F 3:00pm - 5:00pm 501 Northwest Corner |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/200 |
ENGI 4000 | 012/14787 | M W 2:10pm - 4:00pm Room TBA |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/125 |
ENGI 4000 | 013/14788 | M W 2:40pm - 3:55pm Room TBA |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/300 |
ENGI 4000 | 014/14782 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/200 |
ENGI 4000 | 016/14783 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/30 |
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
Fall 2024: ENGI E6001
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Course Number | Section/Call Number | Times/Location | Instructor | Points | Enrollment |
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ENGI 6001 | 001/15544 | |
Jenny Mak, Elizabeth Strauss | 0.00 | 0/175 |
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, Assistant Director
Ryan Day, Associate Director
Jackie Tang, Career Placement & PDL Officer
seas-gcp@columbia.edu
careers.engineering.columbia.edu
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 – Jacqueline Kishel
Business Analytics – Lucy Mahbub (interim)
Carbon Management – Raina Ranaghan
Chemical Engineering – Raina Ranaghan
Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics – Emily McCormack
Computer Engineering – Jennifer Lee
Computer Science – Stephon Moulterie
Data Science – Austin Cartagena, Jackie Tang
Earth and Environmental Engineering – Raina Ranaghan
Electrical Engineering – Jennifer Lee, Jackie Tang
Executive Masters in Engineering and Applied Science – Austin Cartagena
Financial Engineering – David Fitzgerald
Industrial Engineering – Sara Yllescas
Management Science and Engineering – Sara Yllescas
Materials Science – Emily McCormack
Medical Physics – Emily McCormack
Mechanical Engineering – Hannah Hyat
Operations Research – Cindy Mejia
English Communication Courses
M.S. Courses
Code | Title | Points |
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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 |
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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.