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Mellon/ACLS Public Fellows program is a unique career-building opportunity for recent or soon-to-finish humanities and social science PhDs. Successful applicants are placed in two-year fellowships in the fields of policy, community development, arts and culture, media, and international affairs. Fellows receive stipends of $70,000 per year and have access to employer-based health insurance. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 18, 2020 by 9PM EDT.

The Art of Science initiative invites current UCSB undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs to tell the story of their research through the aesthetic. The deadline has been extended to February 17, 2020. Click to learn more!

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. On February 27, come learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

Learn the basics of massage therapy and practice with a partner at this graduate student exclusive workshop, led by Jeff Yost, LMT of Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. Bring a partner or show up solo and we'll pair you with somebody! Space is limited and is first come, first serve.

Grad students, need help managing your research? UCSB Library is offering a workshop on Zotero, a popular open source citation manager. Learn how Zotero can help you efficiently collect and organize your research, create bibliographies, collaborate with your colleagues, streamline your research process, and more. Space is limited - RSVP by February 14 to secure your seat.

The Mental Health Peer Program is hosting an upcoming workshop on stress reduction. On February 25, come gain practical skills to tackle stress, learn signs of stress, and tips on how to get a better night's rest. This workshop will review the impact of stress on sleep, mental health, and academic success.

This year, the UCSB library acquired the complete 44-volume facsimile edition of William Faulkner’s most important manuscripts. To celebrate this, join the library on February 12 for an afternoon of lively presentations that uncover the creative process of this celebrated author. Talks by undergraduate and graduate students who have engaged in archival research on William Faulkner’s writing processes and famed peculiarities will be followed by a roundtable discussion.

Come learn about opportunities funded by the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program at ​our February 21 Meet & Eat. You'll hear from students in ​​Biomolecular Science, Global Studies, Materials, and History about how they used their grant money to pursue a variety of external professional development opportunities. We'll bring the food, you bring your curiosity and questions!

Join the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships on Feb 12th for a co-sponsored workshop on a foundational topic, making figures for presentations and publications. Pizza provided, please RSVP.

The Mellichamp Initiative in Mind & Machine Intelligence has organized two exciting talks for graduate students. Both look at the challenges and potential of artificial intelligence, but from very different perspectives: cognitive psychology (Melanie Mitchell, Wed. Feb. 19, 5pm) and economics (Hal Varian, Thur. Feb. 20, 5pm).

Interested in becoming a leading data scientist? The Data Incubator's Spring 2020 Data Science Fellowship application is now open! This intensive, 8-week program prepares master's and PhD students and postdocs in STEM and social science fields for exciting careers as data scientists. Deadline to apply is today!

All graduate students are invited to take the Elsevier Feedback Poll to inform discussions about access to Elsevier publications. The University of California is strongly committed to advancing open access to UC research in partnership with publishers. Taking this poll may help advance ​the UC mission toward complete open access.

During this interactive workshop on February 24 with Bri McWhorter, you will learn about effective small talk techniques and how to craft short engaging stories. Don’t miss this chance to practice essential techniques and make the most out of your next conference. Read on for more info and to sign up today!

Attention Grad Slam participants! Want to get a leg up on the competition? Join us for an interactive workshop with Bri McWhorter on February 24. 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).

Instructional Development (ID) and the GSRC invite you to a workshop for navigating the challenges of TA'ing in the USA, led by Dr. Mindy Colin. Anxious about presenting in English? Wondering how to get your students to participate? Dr. Mindy Colin will help you recognize your own perceptions and ideals, and help you determine your identity as a teacher in this excellent workshop! RSVP today!