May 22, 2026
PhD student Michael Cullen was recently the feature of an article by Columbia Engineering, where he described his work on MCM modules and how his PhD work has expanded his skills. “People think that PhD life is only about research,” he says. “In reality, you become a graphic designer, a software developer, a public speaker, a grant writer, and you travel for conferences, build connections, give lab tours, and mentor younger students.”
