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Are you a PhD candidate interested in helping first- and second-year doctoral students? Consider applying to be mentor for the Graduate Scholars Program! GSP supports graduate students from diverse and historically-underrepresented backgrounds throughout their graduate careers. Mentors receive stipends of $500/quarter. Apply by September 23.

Master’s students, get the all the tools for your successful job search at this free conference hosted by Beyond Graduate School! The conference runs from September 26-30, so register today. Read on for more info!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Yuri Fraccaroli, who will be pursuing a PhD in Feminist Studies. Read on to learn more about his experience growing up in Brazil, his research on queer migration, and some fun facts!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Emma Duge, who is entering the PhD program in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Learn about her background, how she came to study mosquitoes, and some fun facts about her--including her love of games!

Virginia Tech has launched a new Presidential Postdoctoral Fellowship program that will prepare postdocs for the next step in their careers, providing a two-year appointment with nationally competitive salaries and benefits. There are three proposal review cycles in 2022, with proposals due for review on Nov. 15. Read on for more info!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Javier Patron, who will be pursuing a Master's degree in Environmental Data Science at the Bren School. Learn more about Javier's love of ocean sports, his research on marine protected areas, and some fun facts!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Veronica Wilson, who is entering the PhD program in the Department of Communication. Learn more about her research on mental health and some fun facts about her--including that she is the author of a popular children's book!

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Kyle Brown, who will be pursuing their PhD in Chemistry. Learn more about Kyle's life growing up on a farm, how they decided to study chemistry, and some fun facts about their musical preferences!

An exciting opportunity for academic and professional development: St. Jude's Research Symposia. Read on to see if you are eligible, how to apply, and learn about job opportunities.

Next up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Humberto Flores, who will be pursuing a PhD in Sociology. Learn more about Humberto's research on police illegitimacy in Latinx communities, his interest in street photography, and some fun facts!

The Graduate Simulation Seminar Series (GS^3) invites you to a talk featuring Dr. Steven Arturo from Dow. Dr. Arturo will give a seminar titled "Creating Sustainable Solutions with Computation" on Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00-3:00pm in ESB 2001. Following the seminar, Dr. Arturo and his Dow colleagues will have an informal meet and greet on the ESB Patio. Read on for more details.

Are you committed to equity and antiracism and want to strengthen your application of those commitments in your teaching? Are you looking for a like-minded community? Are you hoping to develop your teaching and job application materials? CITRAL is recruiting a group of graduate students to discuss strategies for equitable teaching and to workshop your materials! Each participant will receive a $500 stipend. Applications are due September 20.

First up in our 2022 Incoming Grad Series is Shantal Adajian, who will be entering the PhD program in Mechanical Engineering. Learn more about Shantal's childhood in Lebanon, her research interests, and how she became a vegan hunter!

UC Santa Barbara welcomes nearly 900 new graduate students ​​at the end of this month. We break down ​some statistics on ​this incoming cohort and give you a sneak peek at our upcoming series profiling 8 of the new student​s. Read on to learn more!

Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)--an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community--about strategies to help you carve out time for writing. Membership in the NCFDD (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face. Read on to learn more!