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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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

If you are considering entering the job market any time soon, a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile is a must-have. On March 14, come learn how to maximize this tool in order to look for jobs, network with potential employers, and connect with others in the professional domain.

If you have been waiting for your 1095-B Proof of Health Insurance, read on for details about when you'll receive it, and learn why it is required to be reported when filing your taxes.

Are you ready to take a peek and vote for your favorite science and engineering research inspired art? The seventh annual Art of Science Competition is excited to unveil 42 entries that share a visual story of creativity and discovery at UCSB. You're invited to cast your vote for the entries that best capture your imagination and convey their meaning through the aesthetic.

The Computer Science department is looking for a graduate student to assist with public relations activities in the department. The ideal candidate is someone with strong writing skills, preferably with a writing/editing background. The PR assistant would work roughly 5-10 hours per week. Read on for details!

Are you interested in being a mentor this summer? There are various internship programs available for you to explore. Programs range from 2-10 weeks and include undergraduates from UCSB and universities across the nation and international; local high school students; and teachers. Learn more today!

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently accepting applications for the CPRIT TRIUMPH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Translational Cancer Research. This three-year fellowship aims to further develop talented PhD or MD/PhDs into successful clinical/translational research scientists. Applications are reviewed quarterly with the next cycle due dates of March 31 and June 30, 2019.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable the recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. The deadline to apply is March 6, 2019.