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How do you determine the right scope and level of research for your summer intern? What should you consider? This interactive workshop on May 23 will tackle those questions and also present ideas for how to nurture your interns' independent thinking, how to deal with set-backs, and how to check student progress.

Have you ever experienced the “Graduate School Madness” that caused you lot of stress, depression and other emotional issues? If you are looking to improve your work-life balance or ways to receive mental support, check out this recent article from Nature on how changes to the culture can help you survive and thrive in the hyper-competitive academic environment.

Join UCSB alumni Martin Prescher and Frank Lee for meet and greet events on May 21 and 24, respectively, to learn more about their work at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Facebook, and Instagram. Space is limited so sign up today!

Do you feel comfortable using your voice? Are you confident when sharing your ideas with others? Join Bri McWhorter to learn how to create clear and compelling stories as well as use effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. You’ll learn how to portray confidence, create a connection with your listener, and use other valuable acting tools to improve your communication skills. RSVP today to secure your spot!

CBE, CSEP, SEED-SB and the Bioengineering Student-led Seminar Series are pleased to invite student to the 2nd annual Santa Barbara & Goleta Biotechnology Industry Showcase, a series of short presentations and networking opportunities with industry representatives from the local biotechnology community.

The collective work by MFA graduates Lucy Holtsnider, Daria Noor Izad, Robert Huerta, Jennifer Lugris, Jimmy Miracle, Carlos Ochoa, and Toni Scott will be on display at an exhibition and reception at the UCSB Art, Design, & Architecture Museum.

What do you want to be known for? What makes you stand out as a scholar/professional? If you don't define your own value, others either won't know or will define it for you. Join us for a workshop to learn how to articulate what makes you unique, define your career goals, and make a plan to convey your message to others.

Come learn the many different ways you can engage students by having them use their smartphones, tablets, and laptops during section! Not only will we look at some great classroom games and apps, we will also cover how to manage student behavior regarding mobile technology use during class.

The Insight Data Fellows Programs are tuition-free fellowships for graduating students, PhDs, and postdocs looking to transition to careers in fields like data science, data engineering, artificial intelligence, and many others. The application deadline for Insight’s Fellowships is approaching on May 14th!

Does your research investigate inequalities? Are you interested in learning more about interdisciplinary inequalities research at UCSB? Then plan to attend or present at the UCSB Inequalities Research Symposium. All disciplines and methodological approaches are welcome.

UCSB Career Services is excited to announce ​their 2018 Media MAYhem event. This year's lineup includes 15+ career events throughout May for students interested in the arts and media fields, featuring opportunities to meet 20+ dynamic professionals. Plus, the top FIVE students who attend the most Media MAYhem events win a private mentorship meeting with a speaker of their choice.

UCSB is excited to have the opportunity to host 7 divisions of the California Energy Commission to share information on what each division does, the career opportunities found within each department, and how people can apply to the opportunities offered.

Are you in the middle stages of your dissertation and running into roadblocks? Do you need some new strategies and habits to help you finish up? Then apply for the first session of the 2018 Dissertation Write-In! Application deadline is Tuesday, May 22.

Don't miss out on the Last Chance of this academic year to network, explore careers, and connect with employers! Over 35 employers will be at Corwin Pavilion to recruit Gauchos for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) is hosting a virtual info session to share what each of their 7 divisions do, the career opportunities within each department, and how you can apply!