Career Development

Interested in becoming a leading data scientist? The Data Incubator's Spring 2020 Data Science Fellowship application is now open! This intensive, 8-week program prepares master's and PhD students and postdocs in STEM and social science fields for exciting careers as data scientists. Deadline to apply is today!

During this interactive workshop on February 24 with Bri McWhorter, you will learn about effective small talk techniques and how to craft short engaging stories. Don’t miss this chance to practice essential techniques and make the most out of your next conference. Read on for more info and to sign up today!

Attention Grad Slam participants! Want to get a leg up on the competition? Join us for an interactive workshop with Bri McWhorter on February 24. This workshop is perfect for those participating in Grad Slam but ​is also useful for anyone wanting to become better at pitching complex ideas in short formats (such as at cocktail parties, during job interviews, and for entrepreneurial presentations).

Instructional Development (ID) and the GSRC invite you to a workshop for navigating the challenges of TA'ing in the USA, led by Dr. Mindy Colin. Anxious about presenting in English? Wondering how to get your students to participate? Dr. Mindy Colin will help you recognize your own perceptions and ideals, and help you determine your identity as a teacher in this excellent workshop! RSVP today!

On Feb 20th, join Instructional Development for a workshop on how to interpret statistics from your ESCI reports, find trends in the data, and strategize about how to enhance your teaching based on students’ feedback. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Interested in gaining exposure to a new career area? UC Santa Barbara's Gaucho Job Shadow Program pairs students with professionals in Santa Barbara and across California for an opportunity to spend a half-day or one full day in the workplace during Spring Break. Last date to apply - February 7th.

The 2020 Graduate Student Internship Fellowship application is about to open on March 2. Curious about what an internship for a graduate student is really like? Learn from the stories and lessons of our 2019 awardees in this article and at our panel on Feb 12th!

Join us for our February Lunch & Learn where you'll be treated to talks by students from Mechanical Engineering and Global Studies! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. RSVP today!

Interested in disseminating complex scientific achievements to the wider world? Applications are now open for ComSciCon 2020! The 8th annual Communicating Science (ComSciCon) workshop will be held in Boston on June 11-13, 2020. Acceptance to the workshop is competitive. Attendance is free, and travel support and lodging will be provided to accepted applicants. Apply by March 1st!

If you are interested in an industry career in computer modeling or simulations, you should consider attending the Simulations in Science Conference on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Students, researchers, and post-docs who are interested in how simulations are used in the business world are encouraged to attend.

Do you want to make up to $250 per quarter while also serving your fellow graduate students? The GSA is looking for dedicated grads to represent their peers and colleagues on campus committees to ensure that the graduate student community's needs and interests are being considered and served. GSA will even pay you for your labor! Read on for more info.

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 13th will teach participants the fundamentals of prospectus writing for dissertations.

Come find your fellow world-traveling Gauchos at the first iteration of this annual event exclusively for those who have traveled abroad or are currently abroad in the U.S. Build your global network, find your new friends and colleagues, and take over the world! Yummy appetizers provided - make sure to RSVP.

On February 12, join us for pizza and learn about how to get a graduate internship. Come hear from UCSB graduate students who successfully completed internships during their time in graduate school and receive advice on how to make time for an internship, how to apply, and how to get the most out of your experience. Both STEM and SHEF fields will be represented. Sign up today!

Looking to transition to a career in fields like data science, data engineering, or artificial intelligence? Apply to become an Insight Fellow! The Insight Data Fellows Programs are tuition-free fellowships for graduating students, PhDs, and postdocs. The application deadline for Insight’s Fellowships is quickly approaching on February 10.