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The Department of Chicana/o Studies has open TA positions for Summer 2018 to teach Introduction to Chicana/o Studies. Interested students should submit application materials no later than 9 a.m. on March 16.

In partnership with Avar Consulting, the purpose of the Department of Labor (DOL) Scholars Program is to promote and expand labor research that directly relates to DOL policies and programs. The program expects to fund researchers, with individual awards ranging from $20,000–$50,000. Deadline is April 6, 2018.

Islamic Scholarship Fund supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Film, Media Studies, Journalism, Writing, Law and Related Fields, Political Science, Public Policy, International Studies, Public Administration as well as History, Sociology, and Religious Studies. The deadline to apply is March 21, 2018.

NASA supports science and technology research in numerous disciplines through the release of various research announcements. Opportunities include fellowships or research programs participation. Earliest upcoming deadline is March 20, 2018 with additional opportunities throughout the year.

This March 7 event will describe both the NSF National I-Corps Program and the Innovation-Node LA funnel. A panel of prior participants of both the NSF and IN-LA programs will be on hand to discuss their experience and answer questions.

The Department of Black Studies is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistantships for the 2018-2019 academic year! All materials must be hard copies and postmarked no later than Thursday, March 15th at 5 p.m.

The University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States (UC MEXUS), established in 1980, is an academic research institute dedicated to encouraging, securing, and contributing to binational and Latino research and collaborative academic programs and exchanges. Their current funding opportunities are listed with earliest deadlines of March 5, 2018.

The University of California Humanities Research Institute (UCHRI) is now accepting applications for their open call grants and fellowships. Next deadline is March 9, 2018 with other opportunities upcoming as well as those later in the year. Visit their website for more details.

Join the Office of Student Life for an engaging discussion on March 1 with four local non-profit professionals engaged in activism and advocacy. This panel discussion will explore four individuals’ successes and challenges in taking care of one’s self while pursuing urgent and important societal change.

Having a healthy Work/Life balance is key not just for your personal life, but your career as well. The Healthy Campus Network would like to invite you to an up and coming Mental Health Forum for students, faculty, and staff on how to negotiate a proper work/life balance with your supervisor.

Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry group is looking for an enthusiastic and well qualified Software Scientist for developing Mass spectrometry instrument software that includes real time control of instruments, associated algorithms for instrument control, instrument calibration, high speed performance and real time data analysis. The position is located in San Jose, California.

The Religion, Experience, and Mind (REM) Lab Group is seeking Hindi language translators for their research project which aims to document non-ordinary experiences. Total work for this quarter includes 10-12 hours with an option to continue the next quarter with increased work hours, with compensation offered at $15/hour. Apply by Friday, March 2.

Attention Grad Slam participants! Want to get a leg up on the competition? Join us for an interactive workshop with Bri McWhorter. This workshop is perfect for those participating in Grad Slam but ​is also useful for anyone wanting to become better at pitching complex ideas in short formats (such as at cocktail parties, during job interviews, and for entrepreneurial presentations).

Effective storytelling is an incredible way to make yourself stand out. However, many people do not understand how to use storytelling to their advantage. In this workshop on March 1, you will learn how to utilize stories to network effectively and make a lasting impression. Explore how to craft powerful imagery, create a concise narrative, and capture your audience’s attention.

The fifth annual Art of Science Competition is excited to unveil 57 entries that share a visual story of creativity and discovery at UCSB. Cast your vote for the entries that best capture your imagination and convey their meaning through the aesthetic. Voting closes on March 6, 2018.