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Evolution of IC School

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This lecture covers the transformation of the IC School at EPFL over the years, highlighting the growth in faculty size, student population, and gender diversity. It discusses the reformation of educational programs, the school's contributions to research, and its response to gender equality initiatives. The lecture also delves into the school's involvement in high-impact projects, such as the Applied Machine-Learning Days conference and Switzerland's response to Covid-19. It explores the creation of new centers, collaborations with industry, and the school's communication improvements. The speaker reflects on challenges faced, such as the rapid increase in student numbers and the need for financial support to sustain growth.

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Communication is usually defined as the transmission of information. The term can also refer to the message itself, or the field of inquiry studying these transmissions, also known as communication studies. The precise definition of communication is disputed. Controversial issues are whether unintentional or failed transmissions are included and whether communication does not just transmit meaning but also create it. Models of communication aim to provide a simplified overview of its main components and their interaction.

Technical communication

Technical communication (or Tech Comm) is communication of technical subject matter such as engineering, science, or technology content. The largest part of it tends to be technical writing, though importantly it often requires aspects of visual communication (which in turn sometimes entails technical drawing, requiring more specialized training). Technical communication also encompasses oral delivery modes such as presentations involving technical material.

Organizational communication

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Models of communication

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Intercultural communication

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