Blog

On November 21, join Instructional Development for a workshop on creating supportive learning environments in the classroom. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On November 18, join Instructional Development for a workshop on improving teaching through feedback and reflection. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On November 13, join Instructional Development for a workshop to help you reflect on your teaching and to draft an outline of your teaching philosophy statement. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Big Ideas is awarding up to $20,000 for your social-impact big idea through the Big Ideas Contest! Big Ideas is an innovation competition between all the UC campuses that offers education, structure, funding and validation to bring your idea to life. Learn more at the upcoming info session on October 29 and submit your pre-proposal by November 20!

Be a cross-cultural bridge and share a meal with someone from across the world! Host a dinner in your apartment, dorm, or house for an international student or group of students and share your piece of U.S. culture! Just a simple meal can have a big impact. Sign up today and choose a date that works for you!

The Google PhD Fellowship Program recognizes outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Apply by Nov. 30, 2019!

The Humane Studies Fellowship offers PhD students working to advance classical liberal ideas in the academy, including projects in economics, political science, philosophy, law, history, sociology, and similar disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. Apply by Dec. 1, 2019!

On October 29, Academic Advisors from the Graduate Division will be available to meet with students individually to conduct formatting pre-checks and answer questions about the process of filing a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or DMA supporting document. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Ford Foundation Fellowship applicants must produce 3-5 different statements to apply! The number of needed statements makes this application much more complex than the average fellowship. Let us walk you through this style of writing and prepare you to craft a winning set of statements.

Have you ever wondered about opportunities for doing interdisciplinary research at UCSB? Are you curious to find out more about the opportunities and challenges of pursuing an interdisciplinary career? Join us for a panel discussion and mixer on November 6 to learn more about what it looks like to dive into the exciting world of interdisciplinary research at UCSB and beyond.

Become a home barista and learn how to make various coffee beverages you can whip up in the Graduate Student Association Lounge! Carrie Flack, Registered Dietitian and coffee expert, will be demonstrating several brewing and bean granulation methods, as well as how to create a real Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup. Space is limited for this November 14 workshop, so sign up today!

Do you want $24,000 per year? Would you like a prestigious honor on your CV? Consider applying for the Ford Foundation Fellowship! In this Q&A session, besides covering the basics, we will walk you through all the steps of applying and answer any questions that you might have.

On November 5, join Instructional Development for a workshop on creating engaging classroom lessons. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On November 14, join Instructional Development for a workshop on designing and grading assignments. Space is limited, so sign up today!

On November 6, join Instructional Development for a workshop on effective questioning and classroom assessment techniques. Space is limited, so sign up today!