Career Development

As CCST Science Fellows, scientists and engineers spend one year in Sacramento serving the California State Legislature. This fellowship is an incredible opportunity to transform a researcher's professional path -- more than 50% of CCST Science Fellows have been hired by the California State Legislature or state agencies since completing their fellowship. Join for a webinar on October 14 from 11am-12pm to learn more about the fellowship! Applications open December 1.

Are you an international grad student that's still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2022-2023? Attend our workshop on October 27 and learn about campus and external funding.

The Graduate Student Association is currently hiring a Lounge Staff member to facilitate the overall operation and maintenance of the GSA lounge. This position allows graduate students to gain a unique knowledge of graduate student government. Salary is $15/hour and time commitment is 5-15 hours/week.

Join Health & Wellness on October 18 for a unique event just for graduate students! "36 questions for Closeness" is a scientific question and answer practice that promotes closeness and intimacy. This session is for friends or to meet a new person. All are welcome. Free snacks and remember to wear a mask to this indoor event.

Join this special workshop, which will explore ways that graduate students can combat imposter syndrome through the use of empowerment. This will be an interactive workshop with activities that introduce tangible skills to utilize in the face of imposter syndrome.

Attend this workshop, co-hosted by Vash Doshi (UCSB's Graduate Career Peer) and Athith Krishna (UCSB's Graduate International Peer), to learn more about the basics of a non-academic career job search for international students.

Join UC Santa Barbara Innovation + Entrepreneurship (UCSB I+E) for the I+E 101 series starting this week! The I+E 101 series is designed to educate and encourage tech-minded students and postdocs to develop their interests in innovation and entrepreneurship at UCSB. There are a host of resources, from mentors to workspaces, which can be leveraged to succeed in this invigorating space. Learn more and sign up today!

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2022-2023? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on October 20 and learn about campus and external funding.

The UCSB Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program has reopened for the 2021-22 academic year. To find out more about the program, and the resources we offer for exploring professional development opportunities, join our info session on Tuesday, October 19.

You are invited to join the second Engaging Teaching Symposium Series! The Symposium is a great opportunity to learn about innovative teaching practices at UCSB, and will be presented by both instructors (graduate students and faculty) and learners. The Symposium will run October 13-26. Read on to learn more!

Apply for Climate Corps: a fellowship program of Environmental Defense Fund that places graduate students with leading organizations to advance energy management and sustainability solutions during the summer. The first application deadline is November 30th at 11:59pm PT. Read on to learn more!

The UCSB Carpentry team is hosting four fall workshops on data carpentry: Introduction to Bash/Shell, Introduction to Version Control with Git, Introduction to Python, and Introduction to SQL and Relational Databases. These workshops are example-driven, containing short tutorials that alternate with hands-on practical exercises. Read on to learn more!

Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in Education and Mathematics. While we won't be able to share pizza in person, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a $15 Target gift card.

Are you looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia? Your cover letter may very well be your ticket into that world. But many grad students may not know how to present themselves and their experience in a way that connects with non-academic employers. This workshop on October 14th will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your cover letter.

Join Jay Stemmle, Student Academic Specialist with Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS), for a special time management workshop tailored for grad students on October 8th. This workshop will open space for graduate students to compare notes about how they handle the challenges of long-range planning, day-to-day-workflow, and the coordination of the two. Participants will also do exercises to help them construct, troubleshoot, and enhance their approach to time.