Career Development

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).

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.