Join Doug Bradley from the UCSB Writing Program for a spring quarter course on Science Communication. This course provides students within STEM disciplines a foundation in science communication practices that explain, persuade, describe, and entertain. Students will learn how to craft scientific stories that are accurate, realistic, and compelling. Read on for more info!
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The 21st Century Global Dynamics Research Fellowship is open to all UCSB students who have advanced to PhD candidacy. They are seeking THREE advanced PhD students with background and interests in such areas as media, globalization, institutional studies, and cultural geography. Application deadline is March 29, 2019.
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UCSB's Research Mentorship Program is seeking graduate students, postdocs, and researchers for a paid mentorship opportunity this summer in a wide range of disciplines. Join as a mentor and help create an academically inspiring summer for the next generation of researchers. Graduate students may be employed up to 100% over the summer. Program duration is June 24 to August 2, 2019.
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The Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program attracts high-achieving postdoctoral scholars from premier universities in the United States to do research at one of seven Israeli universities. Five postdoctoral scholarships will be given out per participating university for the 2019-2020 academic year. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2019.
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Announcing the 3rd Dissertation Institute (DI), an interactive workshop for underrepresented graduate students in engineering. The week-long event will focus on skills and strategies needed to successfully complete the dissertation process as well as provide networking opportunities to build connections for future collaborative career advancement. Learn more and apply today! Deadline extended to March 15, 2019.
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Come learn about the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Grant Program at our March 15 Meet & Eat! You'll hear from James Giammona (PhD Student, Physics), Rodger Luo (PhD Student, Media Arts & Technology), and Veronica Laos (PhD Student, Chemistry) about their professional development experiences funded by the IPS grant.
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UCSB's Queer and Trans Graduate Student Union will host a fundraiser at Pizza My Heart in Isla Vista on Wednesday, March 6. Purchases made all day will benefit the QTGSU with funding support. You can also join the Board Members who will be there from 4 to 7 p.m. Read on to learn more about the QTGSU.
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UCSB Career Services is currently accepting applications for its Graduate Career Peer position, to begin employment in Summer 2019. This position will give the successful applicant valuable experience working in higher-ed administration and the opportunity to assist with program development. The application deadline is Sunday, March 24.
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The Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Student Research program provides supplemental funds for graduate students to conduct part of their thesis research at a DOE laboratory. Deadline to apply is May 9, 2019.
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UC Collaborative to Promote Immigrant and Student Equity (UC PromISE) is offering research grants to UC faculty and graduate students whose work focuses on undocumented students or mixed-status families. Eligible projects include work from any discipline and may be collaborations. The deadline to apply is March 22, 2019.
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On February 22, the Graduate Division hosted a salary negotiation workshop led by Lisa Gates, co-founder of She Negotiates. Along with role-playing exercises and audience Q&A, Lisa discussed how to relate your aptitude and experience to others in negotiating salaries and promotions, including negotiation tactics and frameworks. Read on for more details and links to further information!
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The 500 Women Scientists (500WS) group in collaboration with Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) is hosting a networking event for women in STEM on March 6th. Learn more about the event and RSVP today!
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Pivot (now formerly COS Pivot) is moving to https://pivot.proquest.com. On March 1, 2019, the current Pivot URL will be discontinued without redirecting to the new URL. Please begin using the new URL today. Read on for more info.
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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars offers a wide range of internship opportunities to current, recent, or returning college students. There are at least 80-90 interns at the Center at any given time. Availability of positions generally corresponds to the beginning of the fall, spring, and summer terms. Learn more and apply today! The next deadline is March 15, 2019.
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Come by the GSA lounge (MCC 2nd Floor) for a study break and build a fudge brownie or banana nut bread mix in your own mason jar. Bring it home for an easy and quick snack by just adding a few ingredients, and popping it in the microwave for a couple minutes!
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