Career Development

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2018-2019? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on June 5th with Funding Peer Advisor Noreen Balos and learn about campus and external funding sources. Bring your computer to search funding databases, and we'll bring the free snacks!

NextProf Nexus is a three-day workshop that gives participants a candid view of academic life along with the tools and network to support their success. Each workshop brings together a select cohort of diverse engineers for three days of learning and interacting with peers and mentors. Application deadline is June 15, 2018.

Join the UCSB Library for a talk by Johanna Drucker, a Breslaur Professor of Bibliographical Studies in the Department of Information Studies at UCLA. Dr. Drucker's talk will assess the challenges of appropriating visualization methods from natural and statistical sciences for use in digital humanities, and will outline a set of proposals for alternatives.

Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) will assemble a diverse group of 20-25 leading change agents, aged 32-45, from around the world to participate in its unique seven-week program. Fellows represent all professional sectors and hail from any number of careers, from journalism to the military to higher education to private corporations to the theater and beyond. Application deadline is June 15, 2018.

Come join Continental for some good eats and casual conversation with several of their team members, while working on the solution to the Rubik's cube!

If you are planning to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2019-20 grant cycle or want to learn more about the program, join us for an information session on May 31. This session will cover types of grants, the components of a Fulbright application, tips for putting together the best Fulbright application possible, and the campus interview process.

In this second professional development series summer mentor preparation workshop on May 31, facilitator Dr. Jens-Uwe Kuhn will provide a brief introduction to mentoring goals, aligning expectations between mentors and mentees, and strategies for day-to-day managing of a summer research intern project and making it a successful experience for both you and your intern.

Want to connect with other grad students? Join UCSB Health & Wellness on May 31 in Speed Friending (like speed dating, but for friendships!), where you'll have great company along with tasty snacks and coffee! RSVP strongly encouraged.

Find out the difference between fellowships and grants, why both are valuable, and which of the two can yield you specific types of funding you need compared to just one source of income. Each are a benefit in different ways throughout your academic journey and development. Join us for this May 30 workshop to learn the ins and outs!

How do you determine the right scope and level of research for your summer intern? What should you consider? This interactive workshop on May 23 will tackle those questions and also present ideas for how to nurture your interns' independent thinking, how to deal with set-backs, and how to check student progress.

Join UCSB alumni Martin Prescher and Frank Lee for meet and greet events on May 21 and 24, respectively, to learn more about their work at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Facebook, and Instagram. Space is limited so sign up today!

Do you feel comfortable using your voice? Are you confident when sharing your ideas with others? Join Bri McWhorter to learn how to create clear and compelling stories as well as use effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. You’ll learn how to portray confidence, create a connection with your listener, and use other valuable acting tools to improve your communication skills. RSVP today to secure your spot!

CBE, CSEP, SEED-SB and the Bioengineering Student-led Seminar Series are pleased to invite student to the 2nd annual Santa Barbara & Goleta Biotechnology Industry Showcase, a series of short presentations and networking opportunities with industry representatives from the local biotechnology community.

What do you want to be known for? What makes you stand out as a scholar/professional? If you don't define your own value, others either won't know or will define it for you. Join us for a workshop to learn how to articulate what makes you unique, define your career goals, and make a plan to convey your message to others.

Come learn the many different ways you can engage students by having them use their smartphones, tablets, and laptops during section! Not only will we look at some great classroom games and apps, we will also cover how to manage student behavior regarding mobile technology use during class.