In light of the campus response to COVID-19, the Graduate Student Resource Center staff members and peer advisors will be working remotely in the coming weeks. We will be providing all of our regular services and support via email and Zoom calls. Find out more on how to connect with us!
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While the Graduate Division offices will be closed to the general public, we will remain operational and continue to provide support to students, staff, and faculty. Please read on for more info.
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We are continuing to keep this article updated with the latest developments and resources on COVID-19. Don't hesitate to reach out to the GSRC if you have any questions!
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The Graduate Division will be closed to walk-in traffic and in-person advising. All of the filing and advancement deadlines for winter and spring quarter will remain intact, however, we will accept electronic submissions as described in this article.
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UC Santa Barbara is currently organizing a number of trainings and workshops for instructors to move their classes to online instruction. Read on for more info!
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Attention grad students! The graduate writers' room will stay open through March 19. However, due to staff working remotely, coffee and snacks will not be available. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at GSRC@ucsb.edu.
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Do you feel like every conversation you're having includes lengthy descriptions about how tired people are, how far behind they feel, and how they don't know when (or how) they will ever catch up? Read on for tips from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD), an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community. Membership (free for UCSB students!) provides several forms of professional support to help combat common problems academics face - find out more here.
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The Los Angeles Review of Books is accepting applications for the 2020 LARB Publishing Workshop, an intensive, three-week summer program for students who are interested in careers in the publishing industry. For financial aid consideration, apply by March 16. Read on for more info!
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is currently accepting applications for the CPRIT TRIUMPH Postdoctoral Fellowship in translational cancer research. This three-year fellowship aims to further develop talented PhD or MD/PhDs into successful clinical/translational research scientists. Applications are reviewed quarterly with the next cycle due dates of March 31 and June 30, 2020.
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National Geographic has a 10-week summer paid internship program as well as several grant opportunities. Students interested in conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology are encouraged to apply. Last date to apply for internships is March 13, and for grant programs is April 22.
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The Engaging Teaching Symposium recently announced a call for symposium presenters. The symposium will take place May 28–29. You're invited to submit interactive contributions that encourage fruitful sharing of experiences, resources, and advice. Read on for more info and to submit by March 9!
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Science Olympiad is a STEM outreach program that hosts competitions to encourage K-12 students to discover and develop interests in unique STEM fields. On March 7, 2020, Science Olympiad will be hosting its second annual Santa Barbara Regional Tournament. Read on for more info about this exciting volunteer opportunity!
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Interested in learning about the world of consulting? Check out these virtual sessions for degree holders being offered by Boston Consultancy Group, one of the world's top consultancy firms. You'll learn about the real-world problems that BCG consultants encounter and the innovative solutions they provide to their clients. Sessions are on March 9, 16, & 24. RSVP now!
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Check out this opportunity to conduct research for your doctoral thesis at a top laboratory in the country. The Department of Energy's Graduate Student Research Program is interested in applicants in Microelectronics, Data Science, Fundamental Symmetries, and Accelerator Science. Apply by May 20!
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Want to learn more about resources, credits, and deductions for graduate students? Then sign up now for our March 17 financial literacy workshop on tax credits, deductions, and resources! Join this workshop via Zoom!
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