6.S640 - MIT GradEl

Program

Curriculum

6.S640
Unpacking Impact: Transforming Research into Real-World Solutions

Spring

G, T 5-7pm
3 Units (2-0-1)

What is the value of your research beyond publishing the next paper? Who will your work impact and how is it measured? How do you assess new technologies and roadmap broad applications over time? You will apply learnings to your own research projects as part of your degree program.

Map out how effective leadership can support your research results to have long-lasting impact and influence. Through detailed lectures on the practical aspects of this journey, interactive in-class discussion, and thought-provoking debates, you will gain a deep understanding of how to lead with purpose and create a meaningful path towards the desired success and impact of your research results in the world.

Learn how to better define and articulate the problems your research addresses, identify stakeholders to validate needs and solutions, and be specific about how the impact might be realized. Practice leadership skills including aligning toward a vision, communication, giving & receiving feedback, and presenting.

By the end of the course, you will not only have developed key leadership skills but will also have designed your own custom plan for how to move forward and how to optimize the impact of your research result. 

This course counts toward the Graduate Certificate in Technical Leadership.

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