UCSB Library is participating in Fair Use Week, a national event coordinated annually by the Association of Research Libraries that celebrates and explores Fair Use rights under the copyright statute. Come to learn more about Fair Use in academia by visiting the information table in the Library Paseo during 2018 Fair Use Week from Monday, February 26 to Friday, March 2.
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Did you miss our graduate student internship panel on February 15? Don't worry! We've made a recap of their valuable advice on the usefulness of having internship experiences while in graduate school. Read on and consider applying to the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship and get up to $2,500 to help fund your internship.
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If you're interested in pursuing jobs outside of academia after graduation, or even just exploring the option, check out information from a recent article from Inside Higher Ed, where Jennifer Polk and Maren Wood suggest thinking carefully about questions like "What Energizes Me About the Work I’m Doing Now?" "What Are My Skills and Competencies?" and "What Will Employers Pay Me to Do?"
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You work hard and deserve to treat yourself to some hot cocoa, a bit of relaxation and good company. Build your social network with fellow grad students and earn wellness points! Presented By The Department of Health & Wellness. Graduate student ID required.
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The Society of Global Scholars (SGS) cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual SGS Conference, Alter-Globalizations: Another World is (Still) Possible. This graduate student-organized conference will be held from Friday, March 2 to Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Mosher Alumni House.
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Join the UCSB Center for Bioengineering on February 22 to learn more about patents and patent applications. This talk will be given by Mary Raven, Ph.D., who is the Licensing Officer at the Office of Technology & Industry Alliances. This talk will answer questions such: What can you patent? Should you patent? and How can you apply for a patent?
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Are you interested in being a mentor this summer? There are various programs available for mentoring undergraduate student in programs ranging from 2-10 weeks, both at UCSB and at universities across the nation, local community colleges, and teachers. Find out if one of these programs might suit your interests!
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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.
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Ready to learn some tasty and quick recipes? The Food, Nutrition, and Basic Skills Program offers FREE cooking, budgeting, and planning workshops to students, staff, and faculty! Check out their workshops for February and March.
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Apply for Science Outside the Lab! A two-week workshop in Washington, D.C. that takes science and engineering doctoral students from around the globe to learn about the relationship between science, policy, funding, and regulation. The application deadline is March 16.
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Due to the shortened winter quarter and the timing of mid-term exams, we are extending the registration deadline for the 2018 Grad Slam competition a second and final time! Be sure to sign up by THIS FRIDAY, February 23 to take part in this exciting annual event.
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On February 26, Academic Advisors from the Graduate Division will be available to meet with students individually to conduct formatting pre-checks and answer questions about the process of filing a master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation, or DMA supporting document.
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The UCSB VITA Tax Group offers free tax preparation to people who make $54,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their tax returns. Visit their website for frequently asked questions or schedule an appointment for help with tax preparation.
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The Thomas Jefferson Fund is awarding $20,000 for multidisciplinary research projects related to Humanities and Social Sciences (SSH), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) or Science for Society (interdisciplinary STEM-SSH projects). The deadline is March 12, 2018.
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Join Appfolio Inc. for an information session on February 20. They offer paid graduate student internships and full-time software engineering jobs. This is a rare opportunity to join a team of talented programmers and help build a great web software company in Santa Barbara. Don't miss out!
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