Career Development

On December 4, Academic Advisors from the Graduate Division will be available to meet with students individually to conduct formatting pre-checks and answer questions about the process of filing a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or DMA supporting document. Space is limited so sign up today!

Are you interested in sharing your research with legislative staffers, agency managers, and senior policy leaders at our State Capitol? The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is currently seeking graduate students, postdocs, and early-career faculty in California for the CCST Science Translators Showcase on February 5th. Read on to learn more and apply by December 4!

Are you interested in mentoring and teaching science to high school students? UCSB's School for Scientific Thought has the perfect opportunity for graduate students to spend five of their Saturday mornings during the Winter quarter teaching science and getting young high schoolers excited about a life in the sciences. $2000 fellowships are available. Applications will be accepted until December 8.

Are you interested in an opportunity to use and enhance your data skills? The NSF's National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics is currently accepting applicants for a one-year, full-time appointment. Read on to find out more about this opportunity!

Come learn about opportunities funded by the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program at ​our November 22 Meet & Eat. You'll hear from students in Psychology, Sociology, and EEMB 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 BMES, CSEP, CNSI, and the Center for Bioengineering this Friday, November 15 for ​an engaging career talk with Dr. Ohi Dibua,​ a software engineer at Nines. Read on for more details and to RSVP for the event.

The Department of Black Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Read on for more information on the positions and how to complete an application. Apply by November 15!

Want to learn the basics of Geospatial Data? UCSB Library’s Interdisciplinary Research Collaboratory is hosting a Data Carpentry workshop for those interested in an introduction to spatial computing with the R statistical programming language. This is a series of four half-day workshops to be held on November 14, 15, 21 and 22 from 9:00am to 12:30pm.

Are you a current student or recent graduate looking for a paid STEM internship or research opportunity? Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual recruitment fair showcasing more than twenty-five U.S. Department of Energy sponsored programs. This webinar is on Wednesday, November 13 from 12-3:00pm EST.

All international graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars are invited to attend the 2019 UCSB International Graduate Student Appreciation Reception. Come socialize with fellow students and scholars over food and drinks and celebrate International Education Week!

Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come to the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on November 19 to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!

There is a world of difference between being told what your writing should look like and being shown what it should look like. This is because examples make learning a new skill much easier to recognize and practice. This workshop will provide that help by going over examples of successful statements from previously awarded Ford Foundation Fellows.

Reduce your anxiety about finances by attending this workshop on November 14 to learn basic terminology, tools, and plans for budgeting. Leave with tools to create a plan on how to manage your graduate income. Space is limited so RVSP today!

Have you ever wondered about opportunities for doing interdisciplinary research at UCSB? Are you curious to find out more about the opportunities and challenges of pursuing an interdisciplinary career? Join us for a panel discussion and mixer on November 6 to learn more about what it looks like to dive into the exciting world of interdisciplinary research at UCSB and beyond.

There is a world of difference between being told what your writing should look like and being shown what it should look like. This is because examples make learning a new skill much easier to recognize and practice. This workshop will provide that help by going over examples of successful statements from previously awarded Ford Foundation Fellows.