Confident Communication for Researchers
Fri, Aug 07
|Aerospace Department
This course helps PhD students develop the psychological foundations of effective communication. Rather than focusing only on speaking techniques, it addresses the internal barriers that often prevent researchers from communicating confidently and authentically.
Time & Location
Aug 07, 2026, 3:30 PM – Oct 23, 2026, 5:00 PM
Aerospace Department, Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India
About the event
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course helps PhD students develop the psychological foundations of effective communication. Rather than focusing only on speaking techniques, it addresses the internal barriers that often prevent researchers from communicating confidently and authentically. Students build the confidence to speak in public, communicate effectively with advisors and peers, ask insightful questions without fear, handle difficult conversations, network professionally, and perform confidently in interviews.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students will be able to —
Understand the psychological principles underlying effective communication.
Develop confidence in interpersonal and public communication.