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We are in the midst of the academic job hiring cycle, and one of the most important documents you can prepare is your academic cover letter. Come get tips and feedback on how to write an effective one! Space is limited for this workshop, so please RSVP.

Ph.D. candidate Aleesa Alexander will spend a year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to work on her dissertation, "Unaccountable Modernisms: The Black Arts of Post-Civil Rights Alabama." She chats with us about her ​research, why she chose UCSB, and her future plans.

All are welcome to join the Materials Research Lab on Wednesday, October 11, for a workshop on applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Dr. Meredith Murr will share her insights and expertise and provide information on how to put together a successful application.

The annual Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered by the U.S. Department of State; it makes up to 50,000 immigrant visas available to persons meeting certain eligibility requirements. Visas are allocated to natives of countries with historically lower rates of U.S. immigration.

Join the Graduate Division for an informational session about applying for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Interested graduate students from all disciplines – including STEM, social sciences, and the humanities – are encouraged to attend.

Are you a graduate student or postdoc interested in science communication and outreach? FUSE is seeking graduate students and postdocs volunteers to teach high school students about science and engineering! Join their training session on October 5.

Join us for our ​first Lunch & Learn ​of ​the quarter, featuring talks by graduate students in East Asian Languages & Cultures and Chemistry! Feed your mind and stomach while socializing with grad students across the campus.

The International Student Support Program (ISSP) is a free service to help UCSB's international students adapt to a new culture, support academic success, and discuss issues related to acculturation or homesickness.

Check out Instructional Development's Fall 2017 workshop series for graduate student Teaching Assistants and Teaching Associates. The first workshop is on Friday, September 29. Please RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your space.

João Gabriel Rabello Sodré believes it's never too late to change your career path. H​e closes out our series by sharing ​why he decided to pursue an MA in Global Studies ​here at UCSB. Read on to learn about ​his research interests in human rights, as well as his love of history and video games!

UCSB’s International Graduate Student Career Guide is now available for download. It outlines work eligibility, pursuing industry or academic careers after graduation, U.S. employer’s expectations, and more to help you move forward into various careers after graduate school.

Krista is excited to come back to academia after an almost 10-year break. She is an incoming Ph.D. in Education, focusing specifically on science education. Read on to learn more about ​Krista's research interests and her favorite things to do with her two kids.

The inaugural UCSB Graduate Career Guide is finally here and available for you to start using today! Pick up your FREE copy today in the ​Graduate Student Resource Center or check it out online at the Graduate Career Website.

If you are looking to pursue career opportunities outside of academia, ​the resume and cover letter are your ticket into that world. This workshop will explore important techniques that will help you get over the first application hurdle and on to an interview!

Athith Krishna is an incoming Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Bangalore, India. Not only is he interested in researching semicondutors, but he is also a huge James Bond fan and was the youngest person to be invited to participate at the Mental Calculation World Cup.