Career Development
Are you interested in helping your fellow grad students find careers outside of academia? Join the Beyond Academia organizing committee for an information session on June 16th from 11am-12pm. Learn about how you can develop transferable skills that are ​valuable to careers both inside and outside of the academy!
Are you interested in helping your fellow grad students find careers outside of academia? The UCSB Beyond Academia organizing committee is now recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join the team for next year's conference.
Join the Beyond Academia team for an information session on June 16th from 11am-12pm! You will be sent the Zoom link for the info session once you fill out the interest form.
Why should I Join?
By becoming part of the team, you will have an opportunity to develop transferable skills that are valuable to careers both inside and outside of the academy. The organizing team handles all aspects of the conference, including identifying and inviting speakers, organizing panels and workshops, maintaining a budget and financial records, publicizing the event, arranging venue and materials, and more!
Organizers have the chance to gain valuable experience with team-based project management and event organization, as well as numerous opportunities to broaden your personal and professional networks, learn about a variety of rewarding careers, and work with a talented interdisciplinary team of graduate students and postdocs.
Questions? Contact the organizers!