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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. Priority Review deadline is July 8, 2019; application closes August 5, 2019. Read on for more info!

2019 marks the sixth anniversary of TEDxUCSB! The event will feature nine talks on a range of topics centered on this year's theme, "Declaration of Interdependence." TEDxUCSB will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 2-6pm in UCSB's Theater and Dance W1701. Read on for details!

UC Santa Barbara's Center for Black Studies Research is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Social Sciences with a focus on Black Studies. The research may include the fields of psychology, education, sociology, communication studies, anthropology, and data science as it applies to social sciences and other social science disciplines and fields. Priority application deadline is June 15, 2019. Read on for more info!

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for ​Fall 2019. Interested students who are fluent and proficient in Spanish with a BA in Spanish or equivalent, please fill out this survey and contact Laura Marqués-Pascual with your CV. Read on for more info!

Are you interested in developing a digital device repair training program? Would you like to lead a team of undergraduate student technology repair specialists? Do you want to be part of a solution that addresses both social and environmental justice aspects of technology repair? Join the Sustainable Technology Repair Initiative as their graduate student assistant. Application deadline is June 4.

Join us for our June Lunch & Learn featuring graduate students from Chemistry and Global Studies! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. RSVP today!

The Peer Buddies Program is looking to fill its Summer Camp Counselor position immediately at $20/hr! Peer Buddies is an inclusion summer camp designed to help build social skills for kids with developmental disabilities. Read on for more info and apply today!

Congratulations to Liliana Rodriguez, a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology, who will be taking the stage as this year's Student Speaker at the 2019 Graduate Division Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 14th. In this GradPost special feature, learn more about Liliana's research, her source of inspiration, and her future plans.

On May 28, join Shana Love, MPA, from the California State Auditor's Office as she shares crucial practices for career success built from having a successful personal brand. Shana will go into detail about leadership, personal conduct and image, and how your values can shape your career. She will also clarify what the Auditor's Office is really like and how the work is a great fit for graduate students. Sign up today!

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, where you can have the opportunity to develop transferable skills that are ​valuable to careers both inside and outside of the academy. Come to ​the next Organizer Interest Meeting on ​May 29!

Passed up a prior funding workshop? Need a refresher? Have new questions? Come ​to our workshop on June 4! You'll get clarity on funding-related questions ranging from admissions, external fellowships, project money, and research grants, as well as where to get answers for each type of scenario. Snacks will be provided!

The ​Interdisciplinary Humanities Center seeks 5-10 graduate student teaching fellows for Foundations in the Humanities, a prison correspondence program in literary studies active in twelve California state prisons. Fellows will be paid for participation in the program. Read on for more info!

Interested in contributing to our Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) mission to promote underrepresented minority student success? The Chicano Studies Institute and Student Affairs Assessment Initiative are providing $2000 mini grants to graduate students that are interested in helping student service departments assess their goals in serving the needs of vulnerable student communities. Applications due June 15, 2019.

Are you an international student interested in working in the U.S.? Are you preparing for a work or internship opportunity but don’t know what to expect? Do you want to continue your academic journey in the U.S. as a researcher or scholar? Then attend this panel event to get an overview of American workplaces, employer expectations, and tips for success. Pizza and refreshments will be provided!

2019 Art of Science will be on display at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art from May 20 to June 20. You are warmly invited to attend a reception on May 22nd celebrating the opening exhibit. Refreshments and beverages provided. Read on for more info!