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Next up in our 2020 Incoming Grad Series is Robin Liu, who is entering the PhD program in Statistics and Applied Probability. Learn more about Robin's research, many hobbies, and his five minutes of fame as an actor!

Next up in our 2020 Incoming Grad Series is Richard Nedjat-Haiem who is entering the PhD program in Comparative Literature. Learn more about Richard's research, his background in dance, and how he ended up as the star of a viral video!

First up in our 2020 Incoming Grad Series is Andrea Gracia, who is entering the Master's program in Environmental Science and Management at the Bren School. Learn more about how Andrea developed her research interests as well as her interests outside of school – including juggling and electronic dance music!

The Humanities Without Walls Pre-Doctoral program aims to help prepare doctoral students for careers both within and outside the academy through a series of summer workshops. The summer 2021 program will take place virtually, and each Fellow will receive a $5,000 award. Apply through UCSB's Interdisciplinary Humanities Center by October 31, 2020.

The Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship will provide $4,000 to outstanding minority graduate students in the field of psychology who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the conditions of marginalized communities. Deadline to apply is November 15, 2020.

Patagonia and UCSB Arts & Lectures present two FREE community screenings of Patagonia Films’ award-winning documentary “Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands” on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 7:15 pm and 9:15 pm at the West Wind Drive-In in Santa Barbara.

Join UC Santa Barbara Innovation + Entrepreneurship (UCSB I+E) for the inaugural I+E 101 series starting next week! The I+E 101 series is designed to educate and encourage tech-minded students and postdocs to develop their interests in innovation and entrepreneurship at UCSB. There are a host of resources, from mentors to workspaces, which can be leveraged to succeed in this invigorating space. Learn more and sign up today!

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!

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 student​s. Read on to learn more!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!