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The Thomas Jefferson Fund, launched by the French Embassy and the FACE foundation, aims to encourage and support cooperation among the most promising young French and American researchers and foster forward-looking collaborative research that addresses the most pressing global challenges. Read on for more information and details on how to apply. The deadline is March 5, 2019.

On March 8, join Instructional Development for a workshop on PowerPoint design! Come to this lecture to learn how to incorporate research-based principles of Multimedia Learning into your slide designs. Avoid common mistakes and maximize learning outcomes​! Space is limited, so sign up today!

This panel on Thursday, February 21st, will address two questions: what is institutionalized racism and how do we navigate a system when we are still a part of it? The goal is to give all affiliated with the university who have experienced institutionalized racism, either consciously or subconsciously, the tools to handle and combat it. Read on for details.

The UC San Diego Center on Gender Equity and Health is recruiting participants for a research project that aims to understand how students, staff, and faculty feel about the campus environment as it relates to intimate partnerships, relationship health, sexual assault, and other types of interpersonal violence. Read on for more info and contact information.

April is approaching! Are you ready to do your taxes? Do you want to learn more about resources, credits, and deductions for graduate students? Then sign up for our March 7 financial literacy workshop and learn about common tax terminology, state and federal forms, and what information you'll need to gather before you can complete your tax filing. Space is limited so please RSVP.

The US Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has announced the International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) for 2019. The upcoming deadline is March 25, 2019 for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program and the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program. Review this article and visit their website for updates.

How can ​students deal with challenges that arise in ​their relationship with ​their faculty advisor or PI? This workshop with UCSB's Associate Ombuds David Rasch addresses some of the common problems that doctoral students might encounter in the relationship with their primary advisor. It will include a discussion of specific conflict resolution strategies that may be useful and there will be time for Q&A.

Join us for our March Lunch & Learn featuring graduate students from Psychological & Brain Sciences and Comparative Literature! Enjoy free lunch and a chance to socialize with grads from across campus. RSVP today!

Gauchos for Recovery, a student-led organization that provides resources to UCSB students seeking long-term recovery from alcohol, addictive substances, and addictive behaviors, has a meeting for graduate students and non-traditional students on Fridays at 12pm in Embarcadero Hall 1105. Free coffee provided!

The EDGE (Enhancing Graduate Doctoral Education) Program is designed to strengthen the ability of women and minority students to successfully complete graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. The 2019 EDGE summer session will be held June 2nd-29th at Pomona College in Claremont, CA. Summer participants receive a stipend plus travel, room, and board. Learn more today!

Join the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships in the coming weeks for three events focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry: "Impost​​er Syndrome and Finding ​Your Authentic Voice," a seminar on how venture-capitalist endeavors are structured, and "Starting a Company Successfully." Read on for details and to RSVP!

Do you want to hone your skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems? Learn about policy development, evaluation, restoration planning, grants management, and stakeholder outreach in this one-year fellowship program sponsored by the National Science Academies. Deadline to apply is March 6, 2019.

Health & Wellness has just released the 2019 National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey, aimed at giving UCSB campus health service providers a better understanding of what the wellbeing needs are of the diverse student population at UCSB. Graduate students are invited to complete the survey for a chance to win a $75 Amazon gift card!

Aimed at early to mid-career oral historians, this fellowship provides an opportunity to conduct a longform life history interview with a leading figure in the arts or humanities. The fellow will see the interview series through from conception to completion and will present on their project at the Oral History Center’s annual Summer Institute. Learn more and apply today! Deadline is February 25, 2019.

As part of larger data science efforts on campus, the Interdisciplinary Research Collaboratory will be hosting a 2-day Software Carpentry Workshop. Software Carpentry aims to help researchers get their work done in less time and with less pain by teaching them basic research computing skills. Registration is required and space is limited - sign up today!