Career Development

Did you miss our graduate student internship panel on February 15? Don't worry! We've made a recap of their valuable advice on the usefulness of having internship experiences while in graduate school. Read on and consider applying to the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship and get up to $2,500 to help fund your internship.

If you're interested in pursuing jobs outside of academia after graduation, or even just exploring the option, check out ​information from a recent article from Inside Higher Ed, where Jennifer Polk and Maren Wood suggest thinking carefully about questions like "What Energizes Me About the Work I’m Doing Now?" "What Are My Skills and Competencies?" and "What Will Employers Pay Me to Do?"

You work hard and deserve to treat yourself to some hot cocoa, a bit of relaxation and good company. Build your social network with fellow grad students and earn wellness points! Presented By The Department of Health & Wellness. Graduate student ID required.

The Society of Global Scholars (SGS) cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual SGS Conference, Alter-Globalizations: Another World is (Still) Possible. This graduate student-organized conference will be held from Friday, March 2 to Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Mosher Alumni House.

Join the UCSB Center for Bioengineering on February 22 to learn more about patents and patent applications. This talk will be given by Mary Raven, Ph.D., who is the Licensing Officer at the Office of Technology & Industry Alliances. This talk will answer questions such: What can you patent? Should you patent? and How can you apply for a patent?

Are you interested in being a mentor this summer? There are various programs available for mentoring undergraduate student in programs ranging from 2-10 weeks, both at UCSB and at universities across the nation, local community colleges, and teachers. Find out if one of these programs might suit your interests!

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 March 1, 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.

Apply for Science Outside the Lab! A two-week workshop in Washington, D.C. that takes science and engineering doctoral students from around the globe to learn about the relationship between science, policy, funding, and regulation. The application deadline is March 16.

On February 26, 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.

Join Appfolio Inc. for an information session on February 20. They offer paid graduate student internships and full-time software engineering jobs. This is a rare opportunity to join a team of talented programmers and help build a great web software company in Santa Barbara. Don't miss out!

Startup Weekend (February 23-25) is a global grassroots movement teaching anyone to become an entrepreneur. In just 54 hours you'll form a team, identify a problem, innovate a solution, and pitch to a panel of investors. Winners of the competition will receive various prizes, including $2,000 worth of business consulting.

Writing a grant proposal is a fundamental part of the research life. In this workshop led by Writing Advisor Kyle Crocco, you will analyze a successful grant proposal and then learn how to write your own proposal, including the mechanics, organization, and what content to include or exclude.

Personal Finance for PhDs is hosting a free tax webinar to support graduate students and postdocs ​who have fellowships in understanding tax preparation. It is designed for (domestic) graduate students receiving fellowship stipends, assistantship pay, and/or tuition scholarships/waivers and postdocs with non-W-2 income.

Want to learn more about resources, credits, and deductions for graduate students? Then sign up now for our February 20 financial literacy workshop on tax credits, deductions, and resources! Space is limited so please RSVP.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, your resume and cover letter are your tickets into that world. This workshop will explore important techniques that will 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!