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Would you like to make a social impact on the most important issue in the United States? The LISC LA Digital Accelerator 7 week consulting program aims to double the revenue of Black, LatinX, Indigenous, and other SMEs. This program empowers business owners to leverage digital tools and pursue new opportunities to become more competitive. Learn how to be a consultant, receive professional consulting training & certification, and apply the training to a real consulting project to learn by doing. Program runs from October 18 - December 3. Last date to Apply is October 4. Info sessions are on September 27 & October 4.

Join Amanda Pinheiro for a workshop on developing your skills as an international TA. Drawing on her experience as the founder of UCSB’s International Teaching Assistants Association, the Lead TA in Global Studies, and as Instructor of Record, Amanda will discuss the challenges that iTAs have encountered and how to overcome them. All are welcome!

Have you been meaning to update your resume but don't have the time? Do you want to learn how to stand out from the crowd? Join us for this online workshop on October 7th to learn tips and techniques that will help you craft and strategically target your resume. Use the time to actually workshop and update your resume with expert help.

Check out the Fall 2021 events and workshops offered by the Graduate Student Resource Center! Don't miss your chance to get plugged into our ongoing professional development programming – from navigating imposter syndrome, to finding funding, to crafting your resume, and much more. ​Mark your calendars and visit our Events page for updated information as events get closer.

Check out Instructional Development's Fall 2021 workshop series for graduate student Teaching Assistants and Teaching Associates. Over 20 specialty workshops and pillars for the Pillars of Teaching Assistantship certificate are being offered. RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your space!

Our final featured student, Abraham Hawley Suarez, comes to UCSB's Religious Studies department from Mexico City. Learn about why he is fascinated by the impact of religion on modern societies, his love of guitar, and listen to part of his newly released album!

Next in our 2021 Incoming Grad Series is Xinyu Liu. Xinyu is coming to UCSB from Beijing, China to pursue a Master's degree in Computer Science. She tells us about her research in computational neuroscience, her love of martial arts, and her role in distributing news articles about J.R.R. Tolkien to Chinese audiences!

Next in our 2021 Incoming Grad Series is Daniela Sarmiento Hernandez, an incoming Ph.D. student in Counseling, Clinical, & School Psychology from Ecuador. She tells us about her research interests in risk and resilience for vulnerable populations, how growing up in Ecuador sparked an interest in mental health, and why her friends consider her a "celebrity magnet!"

Next in our 2021 Incoming Grad Series is Joseph Farah, who is coming to UCSB from Massachusetts to pursue a Ph.D. in Physics with a focus on Astrophysics. Learn about his research on black holes, view some examples of his digital artwork, and read about his hobbies--including competitive drag racing!

Next in our 2021 Incoming Grad Series is Dee Dee Hong, who will be completing a PhD in Education. Learn about her research on pathways to education for minoritized students, her skills on the ukelele, and how she spent two years in East Java, Indonesia as a Peace Corps volunteer!

Interested in a career beyond the academy, and want to learn more about the essentials of crafting it? Join these professional development webinars from Beyond the Professoriate for a jump start. They are free to join and also available to watch on replays. Advance registration is required.

Interested in making new friends and getting involved on campus? Join us for an in-person Campus Involvement Fair tailored specifically to graduate students at San Clemente Center Courtyard. Free food will be provided courtesy of the Isla Vista Food Co-op. Sign up today!

Next up in our 2021 Incoming Grad Series is Preston Willard Rukewe Dozie Itie, who is entering the Master's program in the Earth Science Department. Learn more about his experience with paleontology and his research on rare prehistoric animals, including giant otters and bear-dogs!

Next in our 2021 Incoming Grad Series is Sogol Aliabadi, who is coming to UCSB from Santa Monica to complete the Master's in Music program in Viola Performance. You'll read about her research on the evolving role of the viola, hear how a recording of her laugh ended up on an episode of the Big Bang Theory, and learn about her video game orchestra!

First up in our 2021 Incoming Grad Series is Jessica West, who is entering the Master's in Environmental Science and Management program at the Bren School. Learn more about her love of bears, experience as a zookeeper, and her hobbies--including falconry!