Check out this UCSB series on grad student and postdoc professional development experiences funded by the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program. This week's featured video is by Pedro Craveiro, a graduate student in Spanish and Portuguese, who attended the 2020 Modern Language Association Convention: the largest scholarly meeting in the humanities. Read on to watch the video and learn more about the IPS program!
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UC Santa Barbara welcomes 880 new graduate students at the end of this month. We break down some statistics on this great group and give you a sneak peek at our upcoming series profiling eight of our new students. Read on to learn more!
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Join Instructional Development for a series of pre-fall TA workshops! The workshops are designed for returning (experienced) TAs. Read on for more info and RSVP today!
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Are you a rising leader interested in confronting the nation’s most pressing challenges through public service? The Presidential Management Fellows Program is one of the most prestigious leadership and professional development programs of the U.S. Government. Learn more about the 2021 Fellowship through this virtual info session!
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The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is accepting applications for their 9-month residential fellowships offered for the 2021-2022 year. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply. Deadline is October 1, 2020.
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Passionate about teaching? Join the TA Pedagogical Advisors (TAPAs) team! The position is paid as an hourly Student Assistant appointment at $21/hour. TAPAs typically work ~10 hours/week during Fall and Winter quarters, with the possibility of continuing in Spring. The position is flexible with the graduate student’s schedule. Read on for more info!
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On September 14, 2020, come learn about the diversity of experience and learning needs of UCSB’s undergraduate student population and how to plan section and support your students from a perspective of inclusivity. This workshop is designed for returning (experienced) TAs. Sign up today!
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On September 18, 2020, come learn vital skills for promoting classroom discussion during Zoom sections. You'll learn how to use breakout rooms, polling, jamboards, and share screen to facilitate student engagement. This workshop is designed for returning (experienced) TAs. Sign up today!
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On September 18, 2020, come learn strategies and tools to help TAs facilitate engaging synchronous discussion sections for online STEM courses. These strategies include the use of polling, breakout rooms, gauging student understanding, and how to best utilize screen sharing. This workshop is designed for returning (experienced) TAs. Sign up today!
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On September 25, 2020, come learn strategies for teaching sensitive or difficult situations that TAs may encounter in their virtual classrooms. Strategies will include language modification exercises, role-play, and harm reduction with the goal of cultivating sensitive, thoughtful, and critical dialogue. This workshop is designed for returning (experienced) TAs. Sign up today!
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On September 28, 2020, four experienced graduate students representing a wide range of departments will share stories and insights from teaching remotely at UCSB. Panelists will answer participant questions and help prepare you for the Fall remote quarter. This workshop is designed for returning (experienced) TAs. Sign up today!
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Check out this UCSB series on grad student and postdoc professional development experiences funded by the Individualized Professional Skills (IPS) Program. This week's featured video is by Anna Kim, a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering, who attended an online course for future Principal Investigators to build the skills to lead a lab. Read on to watch the video and learn more about the IPS program!
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The Life Sciences Research Foundation recently announced a fellowship competition for three-year postdoctoral researchers in basic life sciences. All postdoctoral researchers engaged in high-quality, creative science in all areas of basic life sciences are encouraged to apply. Read on for more info and apply by October 1, 2020!
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The Graduate Division is excited to welcome our new Funding Peer Advisor, Ranjani Atur. Ranjani will work to help graduate students search for funding opportunities and improve their financial literacy. Read on to find out more about Ranjani!
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The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is inviting applications for Fall 2020 Graduate Fellowships in applied physical, biological, mathematics, or engineering sciences for first-year graduate students. The fellowship includes a cost-of-education allowance and a personal-support stipend. Apply by Oct. 23, 2020!
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