Blog

The University Center Governance Board is seeking applications for the 2019-20 academic year. All interested, currently enrolled graduate students in good standing are encouraged to apply to stipend-supported positions as an official student representative. Application deadline is May 20, 2019. Read on for more info!

CBE and CSEP are cohosting the 3rd annual Biotechnology Industry Showcase event on Friday, May 24th! S.T.E.M. students of all kinds are highly encouraged to participate. This will be an all day catered professional mixer with approximately 15 companies from the Santa Barbara and California area representing biotechnology, life science, diagnostic, medical device, and technology fields. Read on for more info!

The Russell Sage Foundation is devoted exclusively to strengthening the methods, data, and theoretical core of the social sciences as a means of improving social policies and currently sponsors a number of core programs, working groups, and special initiatives. Large and small grants available. Next deadline for Letter of Intent (LOI) is May 23, 2019. Read on for more info.

The Language, Interaction, and Social Organization (LISO) Graduate Student Organization at UCSB & The Center for Language, Interaction and Culture (CLIC) Graduate Student Association at UCLA are pleased to host The 25th Annual Conference on Language, Interaction, and Social Organization at UCSB from May 17-19, 2019. Read on for more info!

The Graduate Division, in partnership with the Division of Student Affairs, is currently accepting applications for the International Graduate Student Peer Advisor. Along with an hourly salary and partial fee remission, this position provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in academic administration while supporting fellow graduate students. The application deadline is Thursday, May 23. Read on for more info and to apply!

The Scriptworlds Conference on May 31 and June 1 will bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars who base their work on the fact that the human visual system adapts culturally. Join talks on Linguistics, East Asian Languages, English, Visual Art, Jewish Studies, American Sign Language and more! Colleagues with an interest in writing, script, cognitive science, and visual culture are encouraged to attend.

The Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy are extended each year to a select number of students pursuing a graduate degree or those who have recently completed a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree with a proven commitment to equity for women. Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit, and receive stipends toward living expenses. Deadline to apply is June 3, 2019.

Join Graduate Career Counselor Lana Smith-Hale and Graduate Writing Specialist Robby Nadler for a special workshop on entering the academic job market! You'll get an overview of the academic hiring process as well as information on how to search for academic jobs, what materials you will need to prepare for applications, and how to develop a realistic time frame. Sign up today!

On May 23, join Instructional Development for a workshop on crafting your teaching philosophy statement. As a participant in this workshop, you will work through a series of exercises to help you reflect on your teaching, and by workshop end you will have a draft outline of your teaching. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Does your research involve the study of poverty reduction and self-sufficiency, healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood, early care and education, or cross-cutting topics relevant to low-income Hispanic children and families? Consider applying to the Hispanic Center Research Scholars Program. Deadline to apply is May 20, 2019. Read on for more info!

The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowships support displaced scholars at partnering institutions worldwide in order for them to continue their work in safety. Applicants may apply for the year-long fellowships of $25,000 and potentially a second and final year of support. Applications are accepted year-round. Read on for details.

Are you an American Indian or Alaska Native student who is enrolled in a graduate program AND are you interested in issues related to public safety, crime, and justice? Would you like to learn how your education can be used to solve complex issues in these fields? The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) would like to help you explore science in criminal justice and public safety through conference scholarships. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2019.

This workshop on May 22 will teach participants what the various modes of revision are. From there, it will explore assorted comments students receive on their writing and connect those comments to the appropriate mode of revision. Finally, we will present strategies and exercises for how to engage each type of revision so that students can hone their revision skills. RSVP today!

On May 21, join Instructional Development for a workshop on using mobile technology during sections. The session will give suggestions for some great classroom games and apps, and also cover how to manage student behavior regarding mobile technology use during class. Space is limited, so sign up today!

Find out the difference between fellowships and grants, the timing of when and how to apply, and how to access money to fund you, your program, or your project. Each are beneficial in different ways throughout your academic journey and development. Join us for this May 21 workshop to learn the ins and outs!