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The UCSB Library is hosting a series of events regarding open access publishing. Come learn about publishing, funding, and the UC's transformative agreement in this series of Library forums.

The University of New Hampshire is looking for underrepresented postdocs across 4 different openings in various STEM fields. Learn about opportunities available through their Postdoctoral Diversity and Innovation Scholars program. Applications close on January 15.

The UCSB Library is now seeking a full-time Data Science Community Lead to help train the scientists of the future. Learn more about the position and how you can apply!

The National Science Foundation is seeking public input from graduate students to develop equitable public access plans for federally-funded research publications.

The Graduate Division at UC Santa Barbara seeks an enthusiastic and dynamic professional to fill the role of Assistant Director for Graduate Student Professional Development. The Assistant Director plans and implements a program focused on academic and professional skills development for UCSB’s diverse graduate student population. For full consideration, please apply by Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Learn more about the Certificate in Inclusive Teaching as well as the DEI Discussions reading group from Instructional Development. Both of these offerings will be available in Winter 2024 for those who want to engage in discussions and training around diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Help the UCSB Office of the Chief Information Officer and the UCSB IT Strategy Development & Alignment Initiative better understand the IT-related wants and needs of students. Be a part of the process and help shape how IT systems and services will serve you and future students! The priority deadline for submitting your response is December 18.

Interested in free cooking classes? Health & Wellness is offering a 5-week course in San Clemente where making tasty and nutritious meals as easy as 1-2-3! Groceries and cooking equipment is included. This series is offered every quarter and it's popular, so make sure to apply now. Applications close on January 17th.

The UCSB Library's DREAM Lab is a hosting an introductory workshop in creating Quarto documents with R Studio. Learn how to combine code, analysis, and data together to create a more efficient, organized, and integrated research project.

The Public Domain Player, a graduate student-run theater company, is hosting their second annual Out of the Hat Festival on December 2-3! Come participate and enjoy a 48-hour theater blast, with no prior experience necessary.

Are you expecting to travel abroad soon? The UC Office of the President's Risk Services has put out a notice for UC graduate students regarding the UC Student Travel Insurance Policy. If you are traveling as a part of your research or degree program, you have access to the benefits that this policy provides, along with other resources and support.

Come learn about how to obtain and use your free ORCID ID and ORCID record. See how it can save time and help you get credit for your work!

Take the first step to explore commercialization with this technology-agnostic program. No product yet? No problem! $50,000 grants aid in technology exploration and significantly improve SBIR acceptance odds. Participants will learn fundamental I-Corps principles during in-person and virtual sessions, as well as practice outreach and commercialization strategies.

The Office of Summer Sessions is recruiting graduate students to teach INT 93LS courses in Summer 2024 during a 4-week session from July 1-26. Summer Research Academies (SRA) is a pre-college program that provides advanced high school students (residential and commuter) an introduction to the research enterprise through project-based, directed research in various fields. Read on to learn more!

The Graduate Student Peers and Instructional Development are collaborating to host an Academic Job Market Pop-In space on Tuesday, October 17 from 2-3:30pm. Graduate students working on their academic job applications are invited to bring questions, concerns, or work in progress. Drinks and light snacks provided!