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February 11, 2020

Institute Seeking Summer Scholars in Critical Quantitative, Computational, and Mixed Methodologies

The Institute in Critical Quantitative, Computational, & Mixed Methodologies (ICQCM) is a training institute for scholars from underrepresented backgrounds and/or scholars doing critical research on communities of color. Their mission is to advance the presence of scholars of color among those using data…

February 11, 2020

Jim Fahey Safe Homes for Women Fellowship — 3/1/2020

The Graduate Division is now accepting applications for the Jim Fahey Safe Homes for Women Fellowship. The Jim Fahey endowment was established in 2007 to provide scholarships for graduate students at UC Berkeley with demonstrated financial need and a strong aptitude in relevant subjects as well as a deep commitment to combating domestic…

February 11, 2020

Take a Short Survey About Your Experience During the Fall Power Outages

The Graduate Assembly, ASUC, and Academic Senate have formed an Instructional Resilience Task Force to help UC Berkeley become more resilient to power outages, air quality challenges, or other events that could disrupt ordinary instruction in the future. Learning about your classroom/workplace experience during the fall 2019 power outages will…

February 11, 2020

The D-Lab is Hiring Several Positions for an NSF-Funded Research Project

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded UC Berkeley a $3 million grant to evaluate and expand its data science curriculum to ensure it is accessible to a broad range of students. The UC Berkeley D-Lab is hiring several positions related to this…

February 11, 2020

Conference: Ethics, Accountability, and Leadership in the Contemporary Congress — 3/13/20

The 2020 Travers Conference will bring together experts from around the country to assess proposals to reform Congress. There is an active bipartisan effort underway in Washington, D.C. to consider potential reforms of a Congress that is commonly perceived as falling short on the tasks delegated to…

February 11, 2020

Access the New York Times and Wall Street Journal For Free!

All UC Berkeley students can now read The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for free! Thanks to the efforts of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) and UC Berkeley Graduate Assembly, all students at Cal can activate their free subscriptions at www.WSJ.com/ASUCBerkeley and …

February 11, 2020

AIGP Indigenous Professional Speaker Series

The Indigenous professionals seminar will enhance the campus community’s knowledge and awareness of contemporary Native American life. The series will provide information regarding academic research interests, mentorship, and career opportunities aligned with emerging fields of Native American and Indigenous scholarship. Each speaker…

February 11, 2020

Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program — 2/28/2020

The Intelligence Community (IC) Postdoctoral Research Program is accepting applications through February 28, 2020. The Program supports postdocs to conduct research at universities, colleges, and U.S. government laboratories throughout the United States. Recent Ph.D. graduates or doctoral students who will soon complete their degrees are encouraged to apply. The fellowships offer a…

February 10, 2020

Insight Data Science Fellows Program — 3/16/2020

The Insight Data Science Fellows Program is an intensive 7-week post-doctoral training fellowship bridging the gap between academia & data science. The Insight Fellows Programs are tuition-free fellowships for graduating students looking to transition to thriving careers as data scientists, engineers, and other cutting-edge professionals. Insight Fellows: Pay no tuition;…

January 15, 2020

How to Get Published in International Journals: Writing Strategies for Non-Native English-Speaking Scholars

This three-part lecture series presents specific approaches to help the writer recognize and work with linguistic and organizational cues not readily apparent to the untrained eye. It explains the importance of absolute clarity and Aristotelian argumentation in English academic writing, and discusses the grammatical and stylistic tricks of the trade…

January 14, 2020

Four Steps for Preparing Your Submission for Grad Slam by 2/17/2020

Win cash prizes and state-wide recognition while you take your professional development to the next level! Grad Slam is a campuswide competition where you present your original research to a large audience for the chance to win cash prizes. This year’s…

January 13, 2020

Learn the Nuts and Bolts of Interviewing With a 1-Day Workshop in February

The UC Berkeley Oral History Center is offering a 1-day Introductory Workshop on Saturday, February 29, 2020, focusing on the nuts-and-bolts of oral history. The workshop is designed for anyone who wants to get started in oral history, or who wants to hone interviewing skills used…

January 13, 2020

Start a Career in Public Service in Sacramento

Use your analytical abilities for the public good by working for the state auditor’s office If you’re interested in applying the skills that you’ve cultivated in grad school to a career in public service, there are many options available to you. In addition to opportunities to work…

January 13, 2020

Poetry and the Senses Launch Event and Reception — 2/4/20

The launch party for our “Poetry and the Senses” program sponsored by Engaging the Senses Foundation, this event will include local poets Indira Allegra, Chiyuma Elliott, and Lyn Hejinian, who will offer readings and comments followed by a conversation. How does poetry offer a model for engaging the world, and…

January 13, 2020

Publish or Perish Reframed: Navigating the New Landscape of Scholarly Publishing — 1/31/20

In this panel, we’ll unpack the landscape of modern scholarly publishing by exploring economics and stakeholder power structures, and what the University of California is doing to address these issues through recent publisher negotiations. Refreshments provided. Publish or Perish Reframed: Navigating the New Landscape of Scholarly Publishing Friday, January 31,…

January 13, 2020

You’re Invited to GradFest on January 29!

Welcome back graduate students! You’re invited to GradFest, a festival and networking event with information, organizations and resources specifically designed for you! Engage with more than 40 student organizations and campus departments focused on academic and professional interests, health and well-being, community, and diversity. GradFest January 29, 2020 from…

January 13, 2020

Consulting Program Pairs Graduate Students with Bay Area Energy Companies

The Berkeley Innovative Solutions (BIS) Consulting program pairs interdisciplinary teams of graduate students with energy- and resource-focused companies in the Bay Area. Our teams work directly with the leading companies in the energy and technology spaces. Past companies include Tesla, Siemens, Sunpower, and PG&E. …

January 13, 2020

Cal Esports Community Center Open House — 2/1/20

The Cal Esports Community Center is hosting an open house for Cal students to explore the facility, game with fellow students in the open play area, play in casual on-site tournaments, and join one of the UC Berkeley’s student gaming clubs. Admission is free. Food and drinks will be provided.

January 13, 2020

AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service in India — 1/20/2020

The William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is an immersive, 10-month volunteer service program matching young professionals with development organizations. Fellows work on scalable and sustainable development projects in the fields of education, livelihoods, technology and innovation, and public health. The AIF Clinton…

January 12, 2020

Three Fellowship Opportunities with Sea Grant — 1/17 to 1/30/2020

California Sea Grant offers fellowship opportunities in research, natural resource management, and marine policy that allow graduate students to explore their interests and broaden their experience. Former Fellows have advanced to careers in academia, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal government agencies. Coastal Management and Digital Coast…