Career Development

Do you have an interesting product or business idea? Do you possess a unique skillset that may be valuable to a startup team? Does your research have potential commercial value? Have you ever considered launching a business? If you answered YES to any of these, come join the UCSB New Venture Competition Information Session on October 24.

Come learn about opportunities funded by the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program at ​our October 25 Meet & Eat. You'll hear from students in Earth Science, Communication, and Materials 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!

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2020-2021? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on October 30 and learn about campus and external funding. Bring your computer to search funding databases and we'll bring the free snacks!

If you are a graduate student researching in the biomedical/behavioral research areas and looking for a nice opportunity for professional development and mentorship, then this program may be a good fit for you. The last date to apply is November 10.

The Ford Foundation Fellowship Success Series is here to support ALL students eligible to apply for the pre-doctoral, dissertation, and post-doctoral fellowship. The series' three sessions being on November 5 and welcome graduate students in any stage of their academic careers and ​from all academic disciplines.

On October 30, join Instructional Development for a workshop on improving teaching through feedback and reflection. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On October 28, join Instructional Development for a workshop on how to facilitate active learning in the classroom. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On October 28, join Instructional Development for a workshop on preparing your CCUT portfolio. Portfolios are due on December 9. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On October 22, join Instructional Development for a workshop on mutual respect. This workshop will be put on by EODP, Title IX and CARE in an effort to understand how our backgrounds and experiences shape our beliefs, value and actions. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On October 21, join Instructional Development for a workshop on designing and grading assignments. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Have you recently been awarded a PhD in the natural sciences or will be awarded a PhD by July 2020? Stanford has a generous new fellows program for postdoctoral researchers who want to conduct interdisciplinary research in the natural sciences. Appointments will be for three-year terms, and Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $83,000 per year. Apply by November 1.

How do Americans engage in small-talk in various settings? How do you know things are going well? Join us for a workshop on Oct 24 to learn how to engage in culturally appropriate small-talk, including introducing yourself and jumping in with ongoing conversation groups. Facilitated by trained actor Bri McWhorter, a fun and informative communication professional! RSVP today!

During an interview, you need to be confident, articulate, and able to quickly think on your feet. Luckily, these are skills that you can practice in advance. This interactive workshop ​on October 24 will teach you how to be an active listener, keep the dialogue going, and impress your interviewer. This workshop is ​helpful for ​preparation in both academic and non-academic interview settings.

Graduate TA's, faculty, and staff are invited to learn how to better understand, work with, and support Chinese international students in this compelling, timely, and in-demand workshop from the Center for Innovative Teaching, Research, and Learning. Join them this Friday, October 11th at the UCSB Library, room 1576. RSVP today to reserve your spot.

The ​Center for Innovative Teaching, Research, and Learning​ (CITRAL) invites UCSB graduate students to participate in their October 22 workshop with Dr. Maggie Safronova on ​connecting with students and creating inclusive learning environments. RSVP by October 15!