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The “Pillars of Teaching Assistantship” workshop series and certificate is designed to provide TAs with a comprehensive, research-based foundation for teaching in the role of TA. TAs will earn a Pillars certificate after completing all six workshops and their brief pre- and post- workshop activities. In this workshop on January 12th you will differentiate between active learning and passive listening, identify elements that foster active learning, and apply a variety of instructional methods. Read on to learn more!

Attention Grad Slam participants! Want to get a leg up on the competition? Join us for an interactive workshop with Bri McWhorter on January 19th. Bri will cover how to create content, organize your ideas, and deliver your pitch in an engaging and captivating way. This workshop is perfect for those participating in Grad Slam but ​is also useful for anyone wanting to work on their elevator pitch.

Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come attend our Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on January 19th to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!

Join Jay Stemmle, Student Academic Specialist with Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS), for a special time management workshop tailored for grad students on January 14th. This workshop will open space for graduate students to compare notes about how they handle the challenges of long-range planning, day-to-day-workflow, and the coordination of the two. Participants will also do exercises to help them construct, troubleshoot, and enhance their approach to time.

Join us for Lunch & Learn, where you'll have the chance to socialize with other grad students and hear talks by students in English and Psychological & Brain Sciences. While we won't be able to share pizza in person, all attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a $15 Target gift card.

The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program supports future generations of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. Five postdoctoral scholarships will be given out per participating university for the 2021-2022 academic year. The first deadline to apply is Jan. 15, 2021.

The “Pillars of Teaching Assistantship” workshop series and certificate is designed to provide TAs with a comprehensive, research-based foundation for teaching in the role of TA. TAs will earn a Pillars certificate after completing all six workshops and their brief pre- and post- workshop activities. In this workshop on January 7th, you will learn about the diversity of UCSB's undergraduate students and how to support them from a perspective of inclusivity. Read on to learn more!

The “Pillars of Teaching Assistantship” workshop series and certificate is designed to provide TAs with a comprehensive, research-based foundation for teaching in the role of TA. TAs will earn a Pillars certificate after completing all six workshops and their brief pre- and post- workshop activities. In this workshop on February 22, you will learn about the diversity of UCSB's undergraduate students and how to support them from a perspective of inclusivity. Read on to learn more!

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) at UCSB is offering two funding opportunities for graduate students: a Graduate Student Collaborative Award and a Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Award. Apply by January 15, 2021!

Join us on Zoom on Thursdays from 9am-12pm to help you stay accountable this spring. We will also hold our "Sunrise Squad" hours on Thursdays from 6-9am to better accommodate early risers, grads across the country, and grads around the world! You only need to sign up once to have access for the whole quarter! Read on for more info, and RSVP to receive the link.

The 2021 Grad Slam competition is going virtual! This year, Grad Slam talks will be pre-recorded and judged asynchronously, with over $16,000 in cash and prizes being given away. All currently enrolled graduate students are eligible to compete, and organizers are offering training opportunities and equipment reimbursements for all competitors. The deadline for Qualifying Round video submissions is Tuesday, February 2, so be sure to read on for more info on the competition rules and timeline!

Are you working on a project that you want to bring to market in the near future? Consider applying for the NSF National I-Corps Program that could provide you $50,000 in funding. In addition to an info session on January 5, UCLA will host ZAP trainings on January 8 and 15 to help you prepare to apply to the program. Read on for more information!

Still looking for funding? Or planning ahead for 2021-2022? Attend the next Finding Funding Workshop on January 13th and learn about campus and external funding.

On January 6, join Instructional Development to learn methods to keep your students engaged throughout the quarter, help facilitate study groups, and ultimately provide a safe virtual space for your students to communicate. RSVP today!

On February 10, join Instructional Development for a new drop-in series, "Teaching Bites with TAPAs." Themed drop-ins each week will begin with a few simple ideas you can implement in your section no matter where you are at in your teaching. This week's session will focus on challenges in the classroom.