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On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the UC Santa Barbara Computer Science Department will host SUMMIT.CS. As part of the summit, Dr. Deng Li, chief AI Officer for Citadel Securities will be giving a distinguished lecture titled "From Speech AI to Finance AI and Back." It will be from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at Corwin Pavilion.

Apply for a two-year appointment to the University of California Board of Regents, the governing body for the entire 10-campus University system. The appointed Student Regent will receive a fee waiver or scholarship that covers mandatory University fees and tuition during the academic years when they serve. Application deadline is March 8.

Don't miss this lunch talk with Mike Gill, TED Fellow, National Geographic Explorer, and University of California Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow. Mike will reflect on his career path and discuss his dual role as a scientist and science communicator exploring ways to expand and diversify public interest in STEM. Read on for more details and to RSVP for the event.

Have a great internship lined up for this summer in NYC, but having trouble finding affordable housing in great locations? Educational Housing Services is currently offering deep discounts to those that reserve their rooms in one of their many buildings within the city before Feb 29th. Read on to learn more!

Come join other graduate students on March 5th as UCSB Mental Health Peers discuss feelings of impostor syndrome in academia. This interactive workshop is designed to unpack feelings of impostor syndrome and provide tools to address these emotions. Read on for more info.

Do you have an interest in helping junior high students and families gain familiarity with science and its importance in education? Family Ultimate Science Exploration (FUSE) is a program for underrepresented students and their families to gain familiarity with the practice of science, its importance in education, and its promise of exciting career options. Training for the FUSE program is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 5:30-7:30pm in 1605 Elings Hall. Pizza will be provided.

The GSS Fellows Program offers a 10-week paid professional training experience with a sustainability organization for graduate students and young professionals from under-represented groups. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2020.

The UC Center Sacramento announced its sixth annual Emerging Scholars Award for Excellence in Research and Public Policy. The award will recognize excellence in graduate student research with a direct impact on public policy. The recipients of the Emerging Scholars Award will receive a $500 prize and will deliver an invited policy lecture at the UC Center. Deadline to apply is March 13, 2020.

Each year the Graduate Student Association grants awards for Excellence in Teaching by graduate student TA's, as well as awards for service to the graduate student community. These are the GSA Excellence in Teaching Award (ETA) and the Dixon-Levy GSA Service Award. The calls for nominations are now open, and will end at 5pm on March 13, 2020.

From the South Pole to Congress, from academia to philanthropy, and from astrophysics to neuroscience, Dr. Chris Martin has bounced around the world putting his UCSB PhD to good use and learning new things every step of the way. Come join us on Feb 21st to learn how you too can do unexpected and exciting things with your own career. Lunch will be provided!

The English Department is looking to fill two 50% TA positions for Spring 2020. Read on for more info and apply ASAP!

Kick-start your career on February 28-29! The annual Beyond Academia conference aims to prepare UCSB graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in all stages and disciplines to pursue a wide range of career options. Registration is closing on February 20, so sign up today!

As CCST Science Fellows, scientists and engineers spend one year in Sacramento serving the California State Legislature. This fellowship is an incredible opportunity to transform a researcher's professional path -- more than 50% of CCST Science Fellows have been hired by the California State Legislature or state agencies since completing their fellowship. Completed applications are due by March 1, 2020.

As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences at federal research facilities and other HS-STEM focused entities nationwide. You'll gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. Last date to apply is March 2.

International Students impacted by the novel coronavirus are welcome to a host of on-campus resources to navigate the uncertain global health situation. Read on for more information.