Career Development

Before beginning a dissertation, most students are asked to write (and defend!) a writing genre called the prospectus. But most students have little to no formal training for how to engage this genre. This workshop on February 9th will teach participants the fundamentals of prospectus writing for dissertations.

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. Completed applications are due by March 1, 2021. Read on to learn more!

Do you want to learn to be more productive and effective at writing and conducting academic research? Would you like to develop and use a sound project-management approach to complete your dissertation or thesis? Then this workshop on February 5 is for you! Sign up today.

Are you a graduate student interested in the intersection of public policy, research, and mentorship? The Presidential GOLD Fellowship hosted by the UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) provides you with the opportunity to engage policymakers on issues important to California and your research, as well as financial support. Apply by February 1, 2021. Read on for more info!

Interested in a career involving translation and interpreting? Join SBCC for an info session on January 27th to learn about a special internship program at the SB County Superior Court.

Are you interested in paid internships, fellowships, and research opportunities with federal agencies? Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on January 26th to learn about a variety of opportunities available. This career fair is open to college students, recent graduates, and postdocs in STEM research, policy, and technical areas. Read on to learn more!

There are a lot of wonderful resources out there that provide guidance on how to do well on the NIH F-31, but ultimately your success will be determined by an evaluator. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you could talk to one of these mysterious figures to learn how the application is reviewed and what evaluators seek in a strong application? Join us on February 3rd and you can do just that!

On February 2, join us to learn about how to get a graduate internship. Come get the inside scoop on how other UCSB graduate students have found, secured, and navigated an internship experience. During this virtual panel, you’ll hear directly from students about how they negotiated taking time in graduate school for various experiences and what skills they gained beyond the classroom. Both STEM and SHEF fields will be represented.

For many students who spent years learning about introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, literature reviews can be confusing because they don’t fit neatly with previous knowledge. In this workshop on February 2nd, participants will learn what makes up a literature review and how to write one. Sign up today!

All components of an F-31 application are important, but the element that receives heightened scrutiny in any NIH application is the specific aims section. While there is no one way to write an NIH F-31 specific aims section, there is a pattern to how successful applications model themselves to hit all the essential criteria. On February 1st, come learn how other writers have done this to excel with your own application.

Reduce your anxiety about finances by attending this workshop on January 29th to learn basic terminology, tools, and plans for budgeting. Leave with tools to create a plan on how to manage your graduate income. RVSP today!

Want to learn more about the academic culture and teaching opportunities at community colleges? Don't miss the 2021 CCC Registry Virtual Career Event for graduate students and postdocs interested in jobs with the California Community College system. The virtual event will run for four weeks and there will be a number of informative workshops available. Sign up today!

Join this webinar on January 22nd to learn what makes, and breaks, a non-academic job search. The team from Beyond the Professoriate will help you identify common mistakes PhDs make when applying for non-academic jobs. Sign up today!

Check out this free professional development opportunity for engineering students offered by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). The DELTA Future Faculty Institute is designed to prepare engineering students to successfully launch their careers as faculty members and navigate the teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities of their position, university, and discipline. Additionally, those who register will receive a free ASEE student membership. Read on for more details!

Are you looking to meet new friends? Do you want to chat with other grad students about interesting topics, such as favorite tv shows and whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza? Come hang out with us for the first-ever graduate student friend mixer on January 27th!