Join the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity for a town hall meeting on Friday, May 11! Come share your ideas, concerns, and needs as participants envision a center that fully supports LGBTIQ+ graduate students. Free snacks and coffee will be provided.
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McKinsey & Company management consulting will host a webinar series this spring and summer for diverse students interested in learning more about the firm, consulting, diversity, and the importance of mentorship. They will also cover full-time and internship opportunities at the firm in preparation for the upcoming fall recruiting season.
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Do you have a research idea for Samsung? Apply for the GRO Program. 2018 GRO Program is seeking proposals in twenty seven (27) research themes (e.g. computing, neuroscience, materials, hardware, security etc.) and other themes are also welcome. Deadline is June 12, 2018 (09:00 A.M. Korea Standard Time, UTC+9).
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Have you checked out Pathways to Science recently? New opportunities have been posted for postdocs as well as resources on how to find positions, negotiating offers and becoming an early career professional.
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Get creative with video assignments and short tutorials for your classes at this overview of the instructional video tools available to TAs and students at UCSB. We will take a tour of the recording studios and demonstrate GauchoCast, the Learning Glass, Panopto, and Zoom.
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The National Institute of Justice awards grants and agreements for research, development and evaluation, forensic laboratory enhancement and research fellowships. Various deadlines approaching as early as May 14, 2018.
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Are you a survivor of adult sexual assault? If so, interested participants will be asked to complete a brief 20 minute survey. Participants will be entered in a raffle for a $10 Amazon e-gift card. Participation is voluntary and can be terminated at any time.
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Join the Food, Nutrition and Basic Skills Program for a grad-only event on how to plan, shop, and budget for 3 lunches under $3! Enjoy fun games, free samples, and gift card giveaways. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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Practice Active Listening Skills at this fun workshop on May 16 while you plant and decorate a free succulent... for someone else in the room! Hint... communication will be key! Please bring your own creative container to plant it in.
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Writing a grant proposal is a fundamental part of the research life. In this workshop led by Writing Advisor Kyle Crocco, you will analyze a successful grant proposal and then learn how to write your own proposal, including the mechanics, organization, and what content to include or exclude.
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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 TWO advanced PhD students with background and interests in such areas as media, globalization, institutional studies, and cultural geography. Application deadline is May 15, 2018.
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Join UCSB Career Services and the Environmental Studies & Geography Department for two panel events in the Careers in Climate Change series, happening on May 8 and 10!
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This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you expertly craft and strategically target your resume and cover letter so you can get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!
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The USLS is a week-long Leadership Conference on social development for young leaders from all over the world. The purpose is to instill a sense of social responsibility as well as cultivate the attributes of selfless giving among our emerging world leaders.
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Join NBBTP for a short, casual, VIRTUAL information session with Q&A, for UCSB graduate students, PhD candidates, post-docs, and alumni preparing for --or already pursuing-- a biosafety career in a high containment facility.
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