On 6 March, the Department of Energy at Politecnico di Milano hosted the seminar “Communicating Like an Engineer: Effective Technical Writing in Practice”, delivered by Professor Debjani Sarkar from Michigan State University (USA). The event, addressed to students and PhD candidates, focused on a core aspect of engineering education: technical writing as a strategic competence for research, industry, and technology transfer. During the interactive session, Professor Sarkar examined the key attributes of effective technical communication — clarity, precision, argumentative structure, and audience awareness — providing practical guidance to enhance the quality of professional documents. Particular attention was devoted to persuasive writing, illustrated through the example of the cover letter as a versatile technical document with significant strategic value. She also explored the principles of expository writing, outlining the structure and content organization of a technical or laboratory report, with emphasis on logical coherence, evidence management, and synthesis of results. The final part of the seminar was dedicated to direct discussion with participants: students and researchers had the opportunity to present concrete cases and specific challenges related to drafting scientific articles, technical reports, and project documentation. The seminar represented an important cross-disciplinary training opportunity, strengthening communication skills as a defining element of the contemporary engineer’s professional profile.