1st Cohort

“A big takaway is that skill and tools can be developed while doing academic work as a graduate student that carries over seamlessly to work in industry.”

“Topics were things I would not normally learn or pick up working in the lab.”

“I learned project management concepts before but I never thought of using them in research projects. I think they have great potential here.”

“[Project management] tools are useful for thesis research and not just companies or startups.”

“I think the most valuable part of this course is that I take an hour each week to put my day-to-day tasks into perspective as part of a larger thesis project.”

“[The course] gave me a new mindset and vocabulary to plan, execute, and monitor my research.”

“I gained a better understanding of interconnected elements which drive my project.”

“We discussed many real examples with practical solutions which helped give clear understanding of project management skills.”