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The UCSB Mental Health Peers will be hosting a variety of workshops this quarter aimed at taming anxiety, dealing with imposter syndrome, stress reduction, coping with breakups, and social media management. Read on for more info!

A.S. Womxn's Commission is inviting all community members to their annual WOMXN OF COLOR CONFERENCE taking place on February 8th at the Student Resource Building. This year's theme is "Reclaiming our Spaces, Reclaiming our Voices,” in which different forms of grassroots activism will be promoted and shared. Make sure to RSVP!

On February 12, join us for pizza and learn about how to get a graduate internship. Come hear from UCSB graduate students who successfully completed internships during their time in graduate school and receive advice on how to make time for an internship, how to apply, and how to get the most out of your experience. Both STEM and SHEF fields will be represented. Sign up today!

Looking to transition to a career in fields like data science, data engineering, or artificial intelligence? Apply to become an Insight Fellow! The Insight Data Fellows Programs are tuition-free fellowships for graduating students, PhDs, and postdocs. The application deadline for Insight’s Fellowships is quickly approaching on February 10.

A recent study links mindfulness to helping reduce symptoms of depression and increasing self-efficacy, hope, and resilience among graduate students. Read on to learn more about various mindfulness resources on and off campus!

Join this career talk tomorrow with Dr. Michelle Rozo, Senior Science and Technology Advisor for Biotechnology at the Department of Defense (DoD). Dr. Rozo will share about her current position and what motivated her career move to science policy. Refreshments provided. Make sure to RSVP!

The International Research Foundation for English Language Education is now accepting applications for TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grants. The program’s aim is to generate new knowledge about the teaching and learning of English for the purposes of informing educational policy; improving classroom practices; and, ultimately, expanding educational, occupational, and social opportunities for individuals in a global society. Apply by April 22, 2020!

The Interdisciplinary Research Collaboratory is hosting a Carpentry Workshop on Relational Databases and SQL on Friday, January 31 from 9a-12:30p. A light breakfast will be served. Read on for more info and to sign up today! Registration is required.

On February 11, join Instructional Development for a workshop on preparing your CCUT portfolio. Portfolios are due on March 20. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Stanford PRISM (Postdoctoral Recruitment Initiative in Sciences and Medicine) is an opportunity for select late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds to come to Stanford for a recruitment weekend, interview with potential mentors, and get the inside scoop on postdoctoral training at Stanford. Application closes March 2nd!

The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) empowers students to take direct action and come up with innovative solutions to solve our environmental problems. Any student, staff, or faculty member of UC Santa Barbara can submit a project proposal. Don’t miss the chance to fund your campus green project! Applications are due Monday, February 3rd, 2020.

UCSB's Theater and Dance Department's 4th Annual Graduate Symposium is seeking diverse papers and performances that explore concerns within the fields of subaltern studies, history, ethnic studies, religious studies, ethnomusicology, political science, sociology, critical theory, theater, and dance. Learn more and apply by Feb 21st!

Considering your career options, including an academic career that emphasizes both teaching and research? Interested in staying in California? Please join UC Santa Barbara's Graduate Division for a panel discussion with California State University (CSU) faculty, and learn about the life of a professor at these campuses. Read on for more info!

Back by popular demand! On February 6, de-stress as you learn how to paint with little to no experience while meeting other grads! RSVP today as space is limited.

The UC MEXUS-CONACYT Postdoctoral Research Fellowship aims to support existing or developing binational academic networks by enhancing collaborative research projects between UC and Mexican faculty and institutions through the innovative involvement and training of new researchers. Apply by Feb 24!