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Last up in our 2023 Incoming Grad Series is José Manuel Mejía, who will be pursuing a PhD in Sociology. Learn more about José Manuel's research on Andean mining struggles, his love of bodyboarding, and some fun facts!

The Activate Fellowship aims to turn scientists and engineers into entrepreneurs who can revolutionize the world by commercializing their discoveries. The fellowship offers fellows the freedom to explore and create their own entrepreneurial route by providing a living stipend, additional amenities, services, and specialized mentorship. Apply by October 17.

Next up in our 2023 Incoming Grad Series is Kathlynn Simotas, who will be pursuing a PhD in Physics. Learn more about Kathlynn's background, her research on astrophysics, and her love of science fiction and fantasy!

Registration is now open for the Central Coast Sustainability Summit, which will run from 8am-5pm on October 18 in UCSB's Corwin Pavilion. At this year’s summit, keynote speakers will inspire agencies and thought leaders to create a shared vision and accountability for sustainability efforts in California’s central coast. The theme for this year’s summit is Decarbonizing to meet the Climate Challenge.

Applications are currently being accepted for a Professional development for Emerging Education Researchers (PEER) field school in Chicago, December 14-17. This intensive in-person PEER field schools gives opportunities for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students in STEM disciplines to develop their own educational research practice. Scholarships are available. Apply by October 13.

Fall Quarter means open season for funding opportunities! Our Graduate Funding Peer has compiled a list of over 100 different funding opportunities with upcoming deadlines, organized by stage and deadline for your convenience.

Next up in our 2023 Incoming Grad Series is Miranda Scalzo, who will be pursuing a Master's degree in Environmental Science and Management at the Bren School. Learn more about Miranda's love of the outdoors, her research on marine protected areas, and some fun facts!

The organizing committee is seeking nominations for students to be considered for the 22nd annual St. Jude Children's Research Hospital National Graduate Student Symposium (NGSS) and the 9th annual Future Fellow Research Conference (FFRC). The NGSS and FFRC are all-expenses-paid symposia to which top Ph.D. students from around the country are invited to participate. Faculty nominations are due by October 16.

Next up in our 2023 Incoming Grad Series is Huy Phan, who will be pursuing a PhD in Linguistics. Learn more about Huy's passion of kendo, his research on a Vietnamese variety, and some fun facts!

The University of California GloCal Health Fellowship team is hosting an informational webinar on September 27. The GloCal Health Fellowship supports a 12-month, mentored research fellowship for investigators interested in studying diseases and conditions in developing countries. Register for more information!

Have you considered continuing your research interests in the medical field? Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) offers a wide range of opportunities for postdoctoral fellows to learn collaboratively across various specialties at a premier medical institution. Read on to learn more!

Next up in our 2023 Incoming Grad Series is Andrew Hunter, who is entering the PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Learn about his background, his research on optimal communications and photonics, and his college baseball journey!

Join this Information Session about the UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship and the UCSB Chancellor's Fellowship on October 4! This session will feature three former postdoc reviewers and will go over the application and review process.

Next up in our 2023 Incoming Grad Series is Mallory Woods, who is entering the PhD program in Education. Learn more about her research on bilingual education and some fun facts about her.

South Orange County Community College District's (SOCCCD) Faculty Internship Program, known as Building Leadership Opportunities through Outstanding Mentorship (B.L.O.O.M.), is now accepting applications for its Spring 2024 program. The intent of the B.L.O.O.M. program is to increase the diversity pipeline of future community college faculty within SOCCCD and/or other California Community Colleges. Appliations due October 16.