Career Development

Do you have an interest in helping junior high students and families gain familiarity with science and its importance in education? Family Ultimate Science Exploration (FUSE) is a program for underrepresented students and their families to gain familiarity with the practice of science, its importance in education, and its promise of exciting career options. Training for the FUSE program is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 5:30-7:30pm in 1605 Elings Hall. Pizza will be provided.

The GSS Fellows Program offers a 10-week paid professional training experience with a sustainability organization for graduate students and young professionals from under-represented groups. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2020.

The UC Center Sacramento announced its sixth annual Emerging Scholars Award for Excellence in Research and Public Policy. The award will recognize excellence in graduate student research with a direct impact on public policy. The recipients of the Emerging Scholars Award will receive a $500 prize and will deliver an invited policy lecture at the UC Center. Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020.

From the South Pole to Congress, from academia to philanthropy, and from astrophysics to neuroscience, Dr. Chris Martin has bounced around the world putting his UCSB PhD to good use and learning new things every step of the way. Come join us on Feb 21st to learn how you too can do unexpected and exciting things with your own career. Lunch will be provided!

The English Department is looking to fill two 50% TA positions for Spring 2020. Read on for more info and apply ASAP!

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, 2020.

As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences at federal research facilities and other HS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You'll gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. Last date to apply is March 2.

Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows program is a unique career-building opportunity for recent or soon-to-finish humanities and social science PhDs. Successful applicants are placed in two-year fellowships in the fields of policy, community development, arts and culture, media, and international affairs. Fellows receive stipends of $70,000 per year and have access to employer-based health insurance. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 18, 2020 by 9PM EDT.

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. On February 27, come learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

Learn the basics of massage therapy and practice with a partner at this graduate student exclusive workshop, led by Jeff Yost, LMT of Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. Bring a partner or show up solo and we'll pair you with somebody! Space is limited and is first come, first serve.

Grad students, need help managing your research? UCSB Library is offering a workshop on Zotero, a popular open source citation manager. Learn how Zotero can help you efficiently collect and organize your research, create bibliographies, collaborate with your colleagues, streamline your research process, and more. Space is limited - RSVP by February 14 to secure your seat.

The Mental Health Peer Program is hosting an upcoming workshop on stress reduction. On February 25, come gain practical skills to tackle stress, learn signs of stress, and tips on how to get a better night's rest. This workshop will review the impact of stress on sleep, mental health, and academic success.

Come learn about opportunities funded by the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program at ​our February 21 Meet & Eat. You'll hear from students in ​​Biomolecular Science, Global Studies, Materials, and History about how they used their grant money to pursue a variety of external professional development opportunities. We'll bring the food, you bring your curiosity and questions!

Join the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships on Feb 12th for a co-sponsored workshop on a foundational topic, making figures for presentations and publications. Pizza provided, please RSVP.

The Mellichamp Initiative in Mind & Machine Intelligence has organized two exciting talks for graduate students. Both look at the challenges and potential of artificial intelligence, but from very different perspectives: cognitive psychology (Melanie Mitchell, Wed. Feb. 19, 5pm) and economics (Hal Varian, Thur. Feb. 20, 5pm).