Career Development

The EDGE (Enhancing Graduate Doctoral Education) Program is designed to strengthen the ability of women and minority students to successfully complete graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. The 2019 EDGE summer session will be held June 2nd-29th at Pomona College in Claremont, CA. Summer participants receive a stipend plus travel, room, and board. Learn more today!

Join the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships in the coming weeks for three events focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry: "Impost​​er Syndrome and Finding ​Your Authentic Voice," a seminar on how venture-capitalist endeavors are structured, and "Starting a Company Successfully." Read on for details and to RSVP!

As part of larger data science efforts on campus, the Interdisciplinary Research Collaboratory will be hosting a 2-day Software Carpentry Workshop. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. Registration is required and space is limited - sign up today!

On February 28, come learn the many different ways you can engage students by having them use their smartphones, tablets, and laptops during section. Not only will this workshop focus on some great classroom games and apps, it will also cover how to manage student behavior regarding mobile technology use during class. Space is limited, so sign up today!

There is an art to transforming classwork into conference scholarship and it deals with catering to your audience, making your work sound exciting, and presenting your research in an engaging fashion. This workshop on February 27 will teach participants how to transform the work they are already doing in the classroom into a conference-worthy presentation.

UCSB has received a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a program called “Engaging Humanities." The program is designed to increase enrollment in humanities majors through participation in innovative learning communities and/or by designing larger courses that connect humanities thinking to students’ identities and career goals. Learn more and apply today!

Effective storytelling is an incredible way to make yourself stand out. However, many people do not understand how to use storytelling to their advantage. In this workshop on February 26, you will learn how to utilize stories to network effectively and make a lasting impression. Explore how to craft powerful imagery, create a concise narrative, and capture your audience’s attention.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, your resume and cover letter are your tickets into that world. This workshop on February 26 will explore important techniques to help you expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter so you can get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!

Attention Grad Slam participants! Want to get a leg up on the competition? Join us for an interactive workshop with Bri McWhorter. 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).

Have you had any issues with your pay since UCPath was rolled out in September? Have you checked if your W2 is correct? Were you overpaid and are having issues repaying? Were you charged for DC Plan Safe Harbor when you shouldn't have? The UCSB Graduate Student Association will host a Town Hall with UCPath representatives on February 11 for students to voice their concerns.

Come learn about the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program at ​our February ​22 Meet & Eat! ​You'll hear from ​Caroline Owens (PhD Student, Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology) and Taylor Heisley-Cook, David Mun, and Celine Mol (Master's Students, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management) about their professional development experiences funded by the IPS ​grant.

Whether you’re in a job interview or performance review, at a networking event, or trying to build your internal influence, how do you tell your story so that it leads to the outcome and salary you deserve? Join us for a hands-on workshop with Lisa Gates, co-founder of the firm She Negotiates, to learn key steps for preparing for any negotiation. All graduate students and postdocs are welcome!

Did you miss our Special Guest Workshop with Alison Miller, but want to learn to be more productive and effective at writing and conducting academic research? Would you like to develop and use a sound project-management approach to completing your dissertation or thesis? Then be sure to watch a video of the event! Read on for more info and a link to the video.

Graduate school can be intense, overwhelming, and stressful for most students – and that’s just the research and coursework aspects. In this workshop on February 21, we’ll cover important techniques for addressing your own mental health during this precarious phase, including how to manage expectations, set realistic goals, and balance competing demands on your time and energy.

On May 29, 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. Sign up today!