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The Graduate Division is excited to launch #GradStories, a new video series highlighting the research and experience of UCSB graduate students​. Check out our first video featuring Rebecca Baker, a PhD student in the English Department.

Come learn about opportunities funded by the Individualized Professional​ Skills (IPS) Grant Program at ​our November 22 Meet & Eat. You'll hear from students in Psychology, Sociology, and EEMB 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!

Mellichamp Global Dynamics is now accepting applications for Human Rights and Global Governance Graduate Research Fellowships. The fellowship ​includes one academic quarter of in-state tuition/fees plus a stipend of $7,500 to PhD students in the humanities and social sciences. Read on to learn more and apply by November 27!

Join BMES, CSEP, CNSI, and the Center for Bioengineering this Friday, November 15 for ​an engaging career talk with Dr. Ohi Dibua,​ a software engineer at Nines. Read on for more details and to RSVP for the event.

As a graduate student, it can be difficult to prioritize your mental health and well-being. This is where LiveHealth - teletherapy comes in. This resource is available to UCSB students with UC Ship insurance and provides access to video calls with licensed psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists directly from your phone, tablet, or computer. Read on to learn more!

The Department of Black Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Read on for more information on the positions and how to complete an application. Apply by November 15!

Want to learn the basics of Geospatial Data? UCSB Library’s Interdisciplinary Research Collaboratory is hosting a Data Carpentry workshop for those interested in an introduction to spatial computing with the R statistical programming language. This is a series of four half-day workshops to be held on November 14, 15, 21 and 22 from 9:00am to 12:30pm.

Are you a current student or recent graduate looking for a paid STEM internship or research opportunity? Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is hosting a virtual recruitment fair showcasing more than twenty-five U.S. Department of Energy sponsored programs. This webinar is on Wednesday, November 13 from 12-3:00pm EST.

New to networking? Mingling make you nervous? Join the Professional Women's Association for a networking experience in a small group setting. You'll have the opportunity to meet colleagues in a structured environment and create the beginnings of new professional relationships. Read on for more info!

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) recently welcomed their new Graduate Mental Health Peer Veronica Franco. She will be working with the Mental Health Peer Program to assist graduate students on issues related to mental health and wellness. Read on to find out more about Veronica and the Mental Health Peer Program at UCSB.

All international graduate students, postdocs, and visiting scholars are invited to attend the 2019 UCSB International Graduate Student Appreciation Reception. Come socialize with fellow students and scholars over food and drinks and celebrate International Education Week!

Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come to the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on November 19 to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!

Don't miss out on this free Arts & Lectures event for graduate students! On November 3, prize-winning journalist and author Elaine Weiss will recount the riveting story of the ratification of the constitutional amendment that granted women the right to vote. To attend, just be ready to present a valid UCSB student ID and self-identify as a grad student.

UC Santa Barbara welcomes National Science Foundation (NSF) Director France Córdova to campus. Dr. Córdova toured our university’s research facilities and met with graduate students who received the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship award. Read on to find out more about the impact of Dr. Córdova's work and the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship!

There is a world of difference between being told what your writing should look like and being shown what it should look like. This is because examples make learning a new skill much easier to recognize and practice. This workshop will provide that help by going over examples of successful statements from previously awarded Ford Foundation Fellows.