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Communication skills for engineers and scientists

An Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Sep 13, 2002

"Communication skills for engineers and scientists" is an easy to use pocket sized guide dealing with all aspects of communication in the 21st century.

Recent debates over controversial issues such as the MMR vaccine and GM food highlight the poor track record of scientists and engineers in communicating effectively between themselves, the media and the public.

Later this month, The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) publishes "Communication skills for engineers and scientists", an easy to use pocket sized guide dealing with all aspects of communication in the 21st century.

Edited by John Venables, a former BBC science and environment correspondent, the fully revised booklet contains new chapters on topics such as dealing with the media, e-communication and working within global teams.

Popular chapters on job applications, CV writing and interview techniques have been updated and will strike a chord with not only with undergraduates looking for their first job but also with experienced professionals.

The theme throughout the booklet focuses on how the status and reputation of engineering and science professions depends on good communications.

It features cartoon illustrations to push home vital points and personal tone that will widen its appeal.

Venables believes that good communicators are made, not born and he said, "Engineers and scientists make a positive contribution to the world in which they live and they have a good story to tell.

But getting the right message across can be difficult.

"Communication skills for engineers and scientists" provides a wealth of tips and advice that will prove invaluable for job interviews, report writing, presentations and even handling that tricky phone call from the local newspaper".

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