As part of its summer series on preparing for the academic job market, the Graduate Division will host a workshop on crafting a compelling CV for academic positions.
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This workshop, hosted by Graduate Career Counselor Lana Smith-Hale, will teach you how to put your research and writing skills to use in finding the job you want.
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In this information session led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco, you will learn some tips on things to do and things to avoid when writing an article for an academic publication.
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If you're part of the academic community that loves a good research poster, then check out the following resources.
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Are you in the midst of your dissertation and in need of more structure and inspiration? Would you like to make some serious progress on your dissertation this summer? Then consider applying to the 2016 Dissertation Write-In!
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In this workshop led by Writing Peer 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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If you haven't published before or are just starting to publish, you probably know little about how the academic editorial process works. Here's a brief introduction.
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If you are planning to apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2017-18 grant cycle or want to learn more about the program, join us for an information session.
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The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship provides the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the Academies in Washington, DC, learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation.
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Whether you are just starting your graduate program, finishing up and venturing onto the academic job market, or have recently secured an academic position, this question is worth reflecting on: Do you really want to be a professor?
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Whether you're thinking about joining a group, starting a group, or already in a group, you should do yourself and your group a favor by reading the blog by Chris Golde on Dissertation Writing Groups: Feedback and Motivation.
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Take a break from your teaching, writing, or researching and join us for the summer's first Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, July 13! This summer, we are featuring even more opportunities for you to feed your brain and your stomach, with L&L events happening twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesdays.
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Want to capture the reader's attention and encapsulate your research concisely? Learn how at the Introduction and Problem Statement workshop led by Writing Peer Kyle Crocco.
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The UCSB Transfer Student Center seeks two 50% time Graduate Student Program Assistants for a new center dedicated to supporting the success of current and future transfer students. First consideration for applicants will be July 15.
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Falling Walls Lab is a global event that provides a platform for students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals from various fields to present their path-breaking ideas and research in 3 minutes.
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