Introduction to doctoral studies in the School of Electrical Engineering

Topics of the course in a nutshell:
•    Practical tips for doctoral journey
•    Scientific writing including personal feedback
•    Peer review, Jufo, Impact factor
•    Research ethics
•    Thesis work
•    Career and CV
•    Tips from professors and recently graduated doctors from Aalto University and industry (panel discussion)

See course schedule at ELEC-L0902 (courses.aalto.fi) and upcoming courses at the bottom of this page.

Warmly welcome to participate! 

Course participation 

The details of the seminars and possible changes to content can be found at MyCourses. You can search the course page with ELEC-L0902. The seminar days consist of lectures, workshops, group work and other interactive sessions. 

Attendance is required in at least half of the seminars. Missing the seminars is substituted by getting familiar with the material and writing about the missed topics to the final assignment.

Assignments

For 2 cr course:

• Practical tips assignment (individual)
• Ethics (group work)
• Career assignment (individual)
• Writing assignment (group work)
• Final assignment (individual)

In addition, for 3 cr course

• Pop-science pitch (individual writing)
• Journal paper extended abstract (individual writing)

• General research skills (individual)

Contact

[email protected]