Effective technical communication is an important aspect of an engineering career. The seminar acts as a forum for the students in the Remote Sensing and Space Science group to practice their research presentations and elevator pitches, and provides a space for open conversations about various topics impacting career paths, such as academic integrity, implicit bias, deciding what’s next after graduate school, etc. 

The seminar also serves as a platform for professional development, as the discussions set clear standards to incoming students, introducing them to the inner workings and expectations of the academic and engineering world. It provides a space for students to connect and learn from each other's research, but also a space for growth and for students to form a sense on community. In addition, the seminar accommodates guests seminars by visiting researchers. 

During the Fall 2021 semester, students enrolled in the ECE 590 RSS will presents their research topic in a format suitable for a general audience, starting from the relevant fundamental principles.