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The ICB Summer Research Internship in Science and Engineering or SABRE (Summer Applied Biotechnology Research Experience) offers a paid 10-week summer experience with a mission of transforming biological inspiration into technological innovation. Application deadline is February 15, 2018.

UCSB's Gauchos for Recovery, part of the Alcohol and Drug Program, are offering an open 12-Step meeting for graduate and non-traditional students every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Embarcadero Hall. The meetings are lead by a graduate student in recovery and more information can be found on the Gauchos for Recovery website.

Apply for a two-year appointment to the University of California Board of Regents, the governing body for the entire 10-campus University system. The appointed Student Regent will receive a fee waiver or scholarship that covers mandatory University fees and tuition during the academic years when they serve. Application deadline is February 25.

Join for the 2018 Latin American and Iberian Studies conference, Queer Hemisphere: América Cuir. Scholars, activists, and performers from Mexico, Brazil, Peru, other Andean countries, as well as Latinx communities in the US, are coming together to discuss the challenges of studying gender and sexuality in the Americas.

Grading student work is often huge time commitment for TAs, which can sometimes lead to less thorough or effectiveness grading. In this workshop, you will learn some tips to increase efficiency of grading, as well as suggestions for time management and allocation that can help you plan out and evaluate your grading load.

Kick-start your career on March 2-3! The annual Beyond Academia conference aims to prepare UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in all stages and disciplines to pursue a wide range of career options. Registration is now open, but space is limited, so sign up today!

Come hear from other graduate students who have gained experience through their internships, including insights on the application process, the value of internships, and more. Both STEM and SHEF graduate students will share valuable insights on how to include internships as part of your graduate school experience.

Come to a special talk and Q&A by UCSB alumna Dr. Niki Sandoval, current education director of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Learn about her journey and the importance of time management and work/life balance.

Join us for a seminar by Dr. Jessica E. Snyder and Dr. Nils J. Averesch. In addition to their research on bioengineering, Drs. Averesch and Snyder will discuss how they came to work at NASA Ames, how they fit into the work there as early career scientists, and what career opportunities are available for those who are interested in gaining similar experiences.

UCSB's University and Community Housing Services will be hosting a workshop for graduate students to meet with property providers and learn about all your housing options for the 2018-2019 academic year.

The Graduate Student Resource Center will be hosting a workshop on writing a research statement for an academic position. We will cover methods of organizing experience, types of content to include, and the tone you should set in your statement.

Graduate Research Fellowships with the Mellichamp Faculty Cluster for “21st Century Global Dynamics” provide one academic quarter of in-state tuition/fees plus a stipend of $7,500 to Ph.D. students in the humanities and social sciences. The ​Spring 2018 opportunity is for those with a background in Human Rights and Governance. Deadline is Monday, February 26.

A statement of teaching philosophy is now required for most teaching positions and can also be helpful in helping you design and develop the classes you teach. In this workshop, you will participate in activities that will help you reflect on your teaching and also draft an outline of your teaching philosophy statement.

Instructional Development is offering a workshop for students who plan to complete a Certificate in College and University Teaching through UCSB. This workshop will assist doctoral students who have completed at least two of the CCUT requirements in presenting their teaching materials, documenting their student ratings, and more.

The UCSB Public Speaking Initiative is seeking an individual with a particular talent for and interest in maintaining and improving their website and online presence. Salary commensurate with experience but normally in the range of $25-30 per hour for approximately 30 hours per quarter.