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<p>Dear postdoctoral scholars,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>MIT’s Writing and Communication Center is running a certificate program to help you hone your public speaking skills. The application deadline is
<b><span style="color:#C00000">today</span></b>, and if you need a few extra days to complete all application requirements, please submit the first part of the application today, then reach out to Elena Kallestinova (<a href="mailto:ek007@mit.edu">ek007@mit.edu</a>),
director of the WCC, to request additional time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="color:#0C882A">LAST CALL: Public Speaking Certificate Fall 2025 (Apply to Participate)</span></b><span style="color:black"><br>
Applications due: Monday, Sep 29, 11pm<br>
Details and requirements: <a href="https://cmsw.mit.edu/writing-and-communication-center/public-speaking-certificate-program/" target="_new">
WCC Public Speaking Certificate Program</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="color:black">This program is designed to help MIT postdocs become confident, effective, and versatile speakers in academic and professional settings. With workshops, personalized coaching, hands-on practice, and performance-based feedback, participants
gain tools to </span>elevate their communication skills and presence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next Condensed",sans-serif;color:#C00000">Ann Skoczenski, PhD</span></i></b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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