Career & Tools

Do you want $34,000? Would you like a prestigious honor on your CV? Are you a​n undergraduate thinking about graduate school or a 1st year graduate student in STEM or the social sciences? Are you a U.S. citizen, national resident, or permanent resident? If you answered yes to all these questions, then you should consider applying for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

On May 13, join Instructional Development for a workshop focusing on the ways in which you might provide assistance to students experiencing any levels of distress. As TAs, you might encounter students who are in need of your support and care, and it is important to be prepared. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Come learn about the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program! ​You'll hear from Funlayo E. Wood, PhD (Postdoc, Center for Black Studies Research) and a group of six master's students from the Bren School (Laura Gray, Garrett Goto, Miguel Castellanos, Adam Sachs, Andrew Steinkruger, and Matthew Warham) about their professional development experiences funded by the IPS ​grant.

Come out to the Gaucho Professionals Showcase this Saturday, April 27, from 10am-2pm, for an engaging series of alumni and faculty talks. Read on for details about the exciting lineup of events and for more information about the All Gaucho Reunion!

Still looking for funding? Or want to know what else is available for 2019-2020? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on May 9th and learn about campus and external funding sources. Bring your computer to search funding databases and we'll bring the free snacks!

Outlining isn't merely that strategy you learned in elementary school to figure out your main points. There are many types of outlining with different purposes. The value of outlining is that it helps the writing "think," which in turn helps you produce and sharpen your writing. This workshop on May 8 will teach participants a variety of different outlining techniques for writers in all stages of production. Sign up today!

Consulting positions are a great fit for graduate students who want to use their strong data analysis skills (both quantitative and qualitative), domain expertise, and have an interest in helping solve large, complex problems. We have compiled a list of consulting firms and positions posted on Handshake that may be of interest to you. Read on for details!

Do you have an opinion about an issue you care about and want to share it with others? Are you committed to a cause and want to inspire others to get involved? Join the UCSB Blum Center for Global Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development for a Social Justice Writing Workshop on how to write social justice-oriented pieces for a public audience (i.e. op-eds, commentaries, and narratives/ethnographies). Read on for more details!

UC Center Sacramento announces the STEM Solutions in Public Policy Award Competition. The award will recognize one or more outstanding proposals for new California state legislation from University of California Graduate Students in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics). Application deadline is June 14, 2019.

On May 7, join Instructional Development for a workshop on teaching multi-level groups in STEM. The session will go over different ways to encourage learning at all levels and explore different types of section activities to build a community of learners in the STEM classroom. Space is limited, so sign up today!

UCSB's Women’s Center is currently accepting applications for their Graduate Assistant position. This position is responsible for significant programming duties as well as promoting the Women’s Center, its projects, and helping to shape the direction of the office and their mission. Applications are due Wednesday, April ​24. Read on for more info and to apply!

Are you in the middle stages of your dissertation and running into roadblocks? Do you need some new strategies and habits to help you finish up? Then apply for the first session of the 2019 Dissertation Write-In! The application deadline is Friday, May 10.

On May 6, join Instructional Development for a workshop on how you can prepare yourself, and your students, for lively discussions. These practical approaches can help students engage with the material, become more motivated scholars, and increase student interaction. Space is limited, so sign up today!

You still have time to register for the the 2019 Graduate Division Commencement Ceremony! Registration will remain open through this Sunday, April 22nd. The Ceremony will be held on Friday, June 14, 2019, at 1pm. Students who have completed or will complete a graduate degree or credential between the period of Summer Session 2018 and Fall quarter 2019 are invited to participate.

Join us for our May Lunch & Learn featuring graduate students from Environmental Science & Management and Media Arts & Technology! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. RSVP today!