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CPISC Learning Community | Monday 3/2 @ 5pm at UC Berkeley

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CPISC Learning Community | Monday 3/2 @ 5pm at UC Berkeley

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Come through Monday if you are interested in learning about and discussing Pacific islands from a critical social perspective!!

We'll be discussing work by Craig Santos Perez and sharing food in community!

RSVP Here https://bit.ly/4b87Jqr

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As the spring semester begins, now is the ideal time to reflect on your goals and plan for what's next. Whether you're preparing for summer research opportunities, refining your CV and cover letters, researching non-academic career paths, or setting professional goals for 2026, focusing on your career development now will set you up for success in the months ahead.

Graduate students are invited to sign up for a confidential, one-on-one consultation with a Professional Development Liaison (PDL) at GradPro. Our PDLs are trained peer advisors ready to support you in career exploration and preparation. Whether you're curious about GradPro’s services or need specific resources, we're here to help!

In your consultation, you can receive personalized guidance on a range of topics, including:

Creating an individual development plan

Exploring career paths beyond academia

Preparing for your career journey

Managing time and multiple projects

Building strong relationships with advisors and mentors

Networking and professional skill development

Don’t miss out on this opportunity—sign up today to get the support you need to succeed!

Sign Up for a Consultation

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Greetings Graduate and Professional Students! Read on to learn about upcoming events, important announcements, and information about campus resources. Stay up to date and receive future Delegates Digests by joining the GA Communications mailing list. To view this newsletter as a web-published Google doc, visit this link.

Please share this information as you see fit, or feel free to forward this interactive CANVA link for convenience!

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EPS Summer 26 ASE Positions Now Open! March 6th Priority Deadline!

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EPS Summer 26 ASE Positions Now Open! March 6th Priority Deadline!

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Dear Students,

The Earth and Planetary Science Summer 2026 ASE (GSIs, Readers, and Tutors) applications are now open! See details on how to apply here.

The priority deadline for consideration is on Friday, March 6th. You can still apply after this deadline but priority will be given to those who apply by the deadline.

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Dear Graduate Students,

On March 5th, the Graduate Assembly will host a dinner (4:30 PM Bayview room) and a Q&A session with the Chancellor and his cabinet (5:30- 6:30 PM Senate Chamber, Eshleman Hall). All graduate students, regardless of their department or degree, are cordially invited to attend these events and engage in conversations with the University’s administration. This presents a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with decision-makers and share your experiences or research on campus.

To submit your questions, please follow this link.

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Graduate student? Complete the Graduate Assembly Annual Financial Census!

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Graduate student? Complete the Graduate Assembly Annual Financial Census!

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Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the GA financial census!
This is a survey by students for students that helps us do better advocacy at the campus, system, state, and federal levels.
Tell us more about you so that we can improve your experience as a graduate student at UC Berkeley!

Follow this link: https://berkeley.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2ipLupPG3xAE6wu
Or scan our QR code above!

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Applications now being accepted for 2026-2027 fellowships at The Bancroft Library! Deadline in March 2nd

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Applications now being accepted for 2026-2027 fellowships at The Bancroft Library! Deadline in March 2nd

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We are pleased to announce that The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley is now accepting applicants for our 2026-27 fellowships and awards—available to graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars conducting research in our special collections.

The Bancroft Library is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment, and seeks to support students and scholars using the collections both for traditional archival and bibliographic research, as well as those wishing to use the collections for creative projects. I was hoping you could help me spread the word about this opportunity to anyone you think might be interested.

How to apply

Our Fellowships and Awards website has details about eligibility criteria for each fellowship or award, and the application process. Applications are  due March 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. For further information, visit the Fellowships and Awards page on our website or email bancroft-library@berkeley.edu.

The Bancroft Library is the primary special collections library at UC Berkeley, and one of the largest and most heavily used libraries of manuscripts, rare books, and unique materials in the United States. Bancroft supports major research and instructional activities and plays a leading role in the development of the university’s research collections.

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Graduate Student Facilitator with Public Service Center! Application deadline: March 22, 2026

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Graduate Student Facilitator with Public Service Center! Application deadline: March 22, 2026

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Chan Fellows Graduate Student Facilitator Role Overview

The Chan Fellows Graduate Student Facilitator (GSF) supports aspects of the Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellows Program with UC Berkeley Public Service Center. Through this position, the Graduate Student Facilitator will develop knowledge of service-learning pedagogy, Asian American and Asian international cross-cultural engagement, and gain hands-on experience leading transformative educational experiences in a university environment. The GSF will support weekly seminars, participate in excursions, and support Fellows as they navigate full-time internships. See attached flyer.

Hours: an average of 10-12 hours/week

Term: early July 2026 through January 2027

Compensation: $27 per hour. There is no tuition remission for this position.

Application closes: March 22, 2026

Interviews: April 1-10, 2026

Apply Today!

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GSF: Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowship Program_Summer/Fall 2026

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Upcoming Tax Workshop for Students: Taxes Made Simple 2/24

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Upcoming Tax Workshop for Students: Taxes Made Simple 2/24

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Tuesday, February 24  | 3:00–4:00 PM
Taxes Made Simple: What Undocumented & International Students Need to Know
This workshop is designed to provide clear, trusted guidance tailored to undocumented and international students, including safe filing options and key considerations.

Need support filing your taxes as an undocumented or international student? Taxes can feel complicated, but with the right guidance, you can file confidently and accurately. Join Sophia Selassie, Program Manager at United Way Bay Area, for a practical workshop open to all students. You’ll learn how to:

File taxes using an ITIN, including required forms and important clarifications

Understand taxable vs. non-taxable income and common university tax forms for students

Access safe, free, and trusted tax help through VITA programs and other resources for undocumented communities

Whether you’re filing for the first time or want to ensure you’re handling your taxes correctly, this workshop will give you the tools and knowledge to approach tax season with confidence.

Register Here!

This session will be led by Sophia Selassie, Program Manager at United Way Bay Area, and are open to students, faculty, and staff.

Thank you in advance for helping us spread the word. For more on workshops offered throughout the Spring Semester check out the featured link above! Please feel free to forward the details to your communities.

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Grad Division 2026 Lecture Series: Tanner Lectures on Human Values May 4th-6th, 2026

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Grad Division 2026 Lecture Series: Tanner Lectures on Human Values May 4th-6th, 2026

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The Moment of Decision
Christopher Clark
Regius Professor of History University of Cambridge

May 4-6, 2026 – 4:10 PM
Banatao Auditorium,
Sutardja Dai Hall
UC Berkeley Campus

Learn more

Lectures are scheduled to take place in person and will follow evolving public health guidelines.

The lectures will be not be live streamed, however, recordings will be made available on the Berkeley Graduate Lectures and Tanner Lectures websites following the events.

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Grad Division 2026 Lecture Series: Charles M. and Martha Hitchcock Lectures 4/30/26

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Grad Division 2026 Lecture Series: Charles M. and Martha Hitchcock Lectures 4/30/26

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The Constitutional Right to Transition: Reconstruction and the Political History of Transphobia

Jules Gill-Peterson
Associate Professor and Diversity Champion, Johns Hopkins University

April 30, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Eugene Jarvis Auditorium, Grimes Engineering Center
UC Berkeley Campus

Register

Lectures are scheduled to take place in person and will follow evolving public health guidelines.

The lectures will be not be live streamed, however, recordings will be made available on the Berkeley Graduate Lectures and Tanner Lectures websites following the events.

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Grad Division 2026 Lecture Series: Foerster Lectureson the Immortality of the Soul 3/11/26

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Grad Division 2026 Lecture Series: Foerster Lectureson the Immortality of the Soul 3/11/26

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Is This Your Only Life?
Mark Johnston
Henry Putnam University Professor, Princeton University

March 11, 2026 – 4:10 PM
Alumni House, Toll Room
UC Berkeley Campus

Register

Lectures are scheduled to take place in person and will follow evolving public health guidelines.

The lectures will be not be live streamed, however, recordings will be made available on the Berkeley Graduate Lectures and Tanner Lectures websites following the events.

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UC Dissertation-Year Fellowship (Deadline March 2, 2026)

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UC Dissertation-Year Fellowship (Deadline March 2, 2026)

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UC Berkeley is committed to recognizing and rewarding student’s contributions to a diverse educational environment during their graduate careers and beyond. The purpose of this fellowship award is to provide funding to doctoral students that allow them to prioritize and focus on completing the dissertation. Fellows will receive a $32,000 stipend, payment of in-state fees, and $8,000 bonus for early dissertation filing.

NOTE: UC Dissertation-Year fellowships are for doctoral students in academic programs only. Professional programs are not eligible.

To be eligible:

Student must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Student may be undocumented (AB540, Non-AB540 with DACA).

Student must have advanced to doctoral candidacy and completed two dissertation chapters or the equivalent, as confirmed by dissertation chair.

Student must be making adequate progress towards their doctoral degree, as certified by their dissertation chair.

Selection will be based on one or more of the following criteria:

Excellence of the dissertation project: originality, intellectual sophistication, and methodological rigor in relation to scholarship in the relevant discipline(s)

Evidence of capacity to file one’s dissertation by the end of fellowship tenure

Experience of situations or conditions which were an impediment to advancing to graduate study, such as the absence of a family member who attended college; matriculation at a school or schools with poor financial or curricular support; having a disability; or having worked long hours while attending school; or academic research interests focusing on cultural, societal or educational problems as they affect educationally disadvantaged segments of society; or evidence of an intention to use the doctoral degree toward serving educationally underrepresented segments of society

Research interests focusing on underserved populations and understanding issues of racial or gender inequalities, especially in a U.S. context

History of academic service advancing equitable access to higher education for individuals who have faced or continue to face economic, social, and/or educational barriers and/or disadvantages in the fields where they are underrepresented

Evidence of an intention to use the doctoral degree toward serving educationally underrepresented segments of society

Requirements of UC Dissertation Fellows:

Present two seminars on their dissertation research, one on the Berkeley campus and one at another university in California. Fellows are also encouraged to present their research at relevant academic conferences.

Attend University events, as selected by the Office of the President and Office of Graduate Diversity, such as the Fall Diversity Reception, UC Dissertation Orientation Meetings and others (TBD)

Attend at least 3 dissertation completion workshops as designated by the Graduate Division, the Office for Graduate Diversity, or other campus units

Attend check-in sessions once each semester with the Graduate Division and/or the Office for Graduate Diversity to discuss progress of the dissertation

Accept no employment other than a GSI, AI-GS, GSR, Reader, or Tutor appointment no more than 25% time across the two semesters of funding (e.g., 50% during one of the two semesters or 25% during both). No other positions or appointments may be held.

Faculty Adviser Responsibilities:

Provide direct support in overcoming academic obstacles

Assist in ensuring dissertation completion by the end of the year

Assess and suggest valuable opportunities to present research

Assist in preparing for postdoctoral/teaching positions (interviewing, writing letters of reference)

APPLICATION PROCESS (TWO-STEP process which includes a NOMINATION by the student’s DEPARTMENT):

1. Department Nominator
Submit your student nomination(s) via the GSAO Slate Portal. Students will receive an invitation to apply within 90 minutes of submission of the nomination form. Please keep in mind that the student will need additional time to complete and submit their application by the deadline.

Nomination must include:

A letter from the Department Chair supporting the nomination and confirming the nominee’s eligibility. The letter should address how the nominee meets the selection criteria. This letter must also be signed by the department’s Equity Adviser.

A letter from the nominee’s Dissertation Chair describing the dissertation project and its importance, and attesting that they have read and reviewed two dissertation chapters or the equivalent.

2. Student Nominee

If you are selected by your department as a nominee, you will receive an email inviting you to submit an online application by the deadline.
Note: To attain a nomination, inquire with your department regarding its internal competition.

Application must include:

One page Personal Statement which addresses how the nominee’s background, including financial need, fits within the criteria

One page summary of the dissertation written in non-technical language

Detailed outline of the dissertation (not to exceed four pages)

Unofficial graduate transcript(s)

For more information, contact Michael Sacramento by email at msacram@berkeley.edu.

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The Gender Equity Resource Center offers interactive workshops on gender, sexuality, sexism, sexual violence, relationship violence, and healthy relationships.

Please sign up on our workshop registration form - https://tinyurl.com/GenEqWorkshopRSVP

Please see the workshop details along with date and times:

1) Trans & Nonbinary Inclusion - Online - Zoom Link Sent Just Prior to Workshop

Mon Feb 23, 2026, Noon-2:00PM

Interactive presentation. Overview of key concepts, laws & policies, inclusive practices, supportive resources & reporting relating to trans and nonbinary communities

Facilitated by Billy Curtis, billyc@berkeley.edu

2) Gender, Sex, & Sexism - Online - Zoom Link Sent Just Prior to Workshop

Mon Mar 2, 2026, Noon-1:00PM

A 60min interactive workshop that looks at the way gender, sex, and sexism are expressed in our society. Grounded in both lived experiences and hard data, this program highlights the impact of sexism and offers practical tools for disrupting harmful norms.

Facilitated by cici ambrosio, ambrosio@berkeley.edu

3) Trans & Nonbinary Inclusion - Online - Zoom Link Sent Just Prior to Workshop

Tues Mar 17, 2026, Noon-2:00PM

Interactive presentation. Overview of key concepts, laws & policies, inclusive practices, supportive resources & reporting relating to trans and nonbinary communities

Facilitated by Em Huang, em.huang@berkeley.edu

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Graduate Student Productives at the Inclusive Excellence Hub!

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Graduate Student Productives at the Inclusive Excellence Hub!

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The Graduate Student Productives is a student-led, milestone-focused workgroup that offers graduate students dedicated, structured time to make meaningful progress on their academic and professional goals. The group meets at the Inclusive Excellence Hub (2515 Channing Way) and uses the Pomodoro technique to support focused work in a welcoming, affirming, and community-centered environment. Students commonly use this space to prepare for qualifying exams, advance dissertation writing, and work on post-Berkeley job applications.

Lunch is provided to those who RSVP on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Join the Biology Scholars Program (BSP) for part 4 of a 4-Part Workshop Series on Expanding Undergraduate Success in STEM Friday, April 10, 2026 10:00 am – 11:30 am!

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Join the Biology Scholars Program (BSP) for part 4 of a 4-Part Workshop Series on Expanding Undergraduate Success in STEM Friday, April 10, 2026 10:00 am – 11:30 am!

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Save the date for the remaining session of BSP's four-part Expanding Undergraduate Success in STEM series. Zoom link to be provided.

Friday, April 10, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Topic: Teaching

Title: TBD

In person attendance at The Academic Innovation Studio is encouraged. No RSVP is required.

We look forward to your participation in this important dialog on equity, science, and institutional change.

Questions? Please contact Brook Yu, BSP Administrative Officer @ byu@berkeley.edu

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Berkeley Public Policy Journal Submissions **Deadline February 23**

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Berkeley Public Policy Journal Submissions **Deadline February 23**

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The Berkeley Public Policy Journal is accepting submissions for our next print issue!

If you have a paper, thesis, project, or policy report, we encourage you to submit it for consideration in our Journal. We publish articles that critique, analyze, and provide recommendations on critical issues with the goal of influencing policy and stimulating public discourse. Articles do not have to be totally publication-ready at the time of submission.

Print submissions: We are currently accepting submissions for our Spring 2027 print journal, due by Monday, February 23, 2026, at midnight.

Policy Matters website submissions: We welcome web submissions on a continuous basis. Policy Matters articles are shorter and do not have to include independent research.

Submission guidelines:

Submit articles via the submission page on our website here

Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 23, 2026

View the current edition of the journal on our website

Ideally, submission should fall between roughly 2,000-3,000 words

Questions? Consult our website or email us atberkeleypublicpolicyjournal@gmail.com.

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2026 AEP Student Scholarship Announcement! Due April 27!

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2026 AEP Student Scholarship Announcement! Due April 27!

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The SF Bay Area Chapter of the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) are now accepting applications for our 2026 scholarships for students pursuing a career in the environmental field.

We are pleased to offer at least one $2,000 scholarship to an undergraduate student and at least one $2,000 scholarship to a graduate student.

Applications are due April 27!

More information, scholarship requirements, and the application form are available here:

https://sf.califaep.org/student_scholarships.php

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ESPM Awards & Student Support Application for AY26-27 **Due March 3**

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ESPM Awards & Student Support Application for AY26-27 **Due March 3**

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ESPM is making awards decisions for AY26-27, ranging from small research awards to full semesters of student support.

Any ESPM (PhD or Masters) students seeking awards and financial support from the department in 2026-27 must complete this form. This is the primary opportunity for ESPM department fellowship funding in AY26-27.

This application is due Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:59pm.

In addition to filling out the form below, you need to create a single PDF file containing the following information to be uploaded at the bottom of this form as part of the application:

Current CV

ONE PAGE RESEARCH STATEMENT (max. 500 words) outlining your overall research and research activities for the coming year. Please describe your areas of research/interest especially as they relate to existing funds (e.g. entomology, forestry, fire, STS, etc. - see link).

Note: The title of the file should be last name followed by your first name followed by CF2026 as one word. (Ex: MaddenRyannCF2026)

You are welcome to reuse application materials from previous years.

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Thank you,

ESPM Graduate Student Services

https://ourenvironment.berkeley.edu/graduate-programs

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Center For Financial Wellness Spring Workshops, Coaching & Conference Call for Proposals

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Center For Financial Wellness Spring Workshops, Coaching & Conference Call for Proposals

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Ppcoming workshops and announcements from the Center for Financial Wellness.

Please mark your calendars and share these opportunities with your students.

Exciting News: Center for Financial Wellness Services are Back!

This February, we’re offering a range of programs to support the Berkeley community’s financial well-being. Join our interactive workshops to build practical money management skills, including creating a spending plan and navigating tax season with confidence.

Our tax workshops will be led by Sophia Selassie, Program Manager at United Way Bay Area, and will provide clear, actionable guidance for students.
Students can also begin booking 1:1 financial coaching appointments for personalized support.

Proposals
We are currently accepting proposals for the 2026 Blue and Gold Pathway Conference, a student-centered event focused on financial empowerment. We welcome submissions from those interested in sharing their expertise and contributing to meaningful financial learning on campus.

Follow us on Instagram for updates on workshop dates, registration, and additional resources.

Whether through one-on-one coaching or interactive workshops, we are here to support financial wellness across campus this spring.

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Stone Center Graduate Student Fellowship Application **Due March 3**

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Stone Center Graduate Student Fellowship Application **Due March 3**

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We are excited to announce that the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship will award two Graduate Student Fellowships in the 2026-27 academic year. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:59pm, and decisions will be announced in April.

For the 2026-27 academic year, the Stone Center Fellowship invites self-nominations from students whose work advances environmental stewardship through community-engaged research. Students who have projects resulting from/building upon previous ESPM Keystones or Conservation at the Crossroads classes are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your nominations using this form by Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:59pm. The nomination form asks for  a description of how your research advances environmental stewardship through community-engaged research.

Leadership of the Stone Center will evaluate the submissions and select fellows and small grant awardees based on the degree to which:

Research question was solicited from or co-developed with partners

Research or practice is community-centered and action-oriented

Research aligns with this year’s themes.

As a stipulation of the award, all awardees will generate a short research brief or spotlight for our website in coordination with the Stone Center Communications Manager.

If you have any questions, please contact the Stone Center Deputy Director Isa Woo: isa.woo@berkeley.edu

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It's tax season! I'm reaching out to let you know about some asynchronous tax resources Grad Div is subsidizing, as well as reminding you of upcoming tax workshops across campus. Please share with your students!

Grad Div Subsidized Tax Resource:

How to Complete Your Grad Student Tax Return (and Understand It, Too!) - US Citizens/Residents

Are you intimidated by the prospect of preparing your grad student tax return? Are you confused by the tax forms you received from your institution or funding agency – or the forms you didn’t? This workshop breaks down how to calculate your taxable income from your salary, stipend, fellowship, grant, and/or scholarships; minimize your tax liability using education tax benefits; and report your income, qualified education expenses, and estimated tax paid on your tax return. It also touches on the special tax situations that may apply to students under age 24 and/or who finished their bachelor’s degrees in 2025. The workshop is for US citizens, permanent residents, and residents for tax purposes.

This is a largely asynchronous workshop. Upon registering, you will receive your login information over email. After logging in to the workshop, you can access the module videos, transcripts, and worksheets. There are also Q&A opportunities throughout tax season; the answers to all submitted questions are added to the workshop.

Register here ($5 cost to students)

Berkeley International Office:

Live Income Tax Workshop

All international students and scholars present in the U.S. during 2025 are required to file a tax report, regardless of whether they earned U.S. income. To help them navigate this process, the Berkeley International Office (BIO) is hosting a live workshop featuring Gary Engler, CPA.

Date: February 26,10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Register: HERE

Taxes Made Simple: What Undocumented and International Students Need to Know

Need support filing your taxes as an undocumented or international student? Taxes can feel complicated, but with the right guidance, you can file confidently and accurately. Join Sophia Selassie, Program Manager at United Way Bay Area, for a practical workshop open to undocumented graduate students. You’ll learn how to: File taxes using an ITIN, including required forms and important clarifications Understand taxable vs. non-taxable income and common university tax forms for students Access safe, free, and trusted tax help through VITA programs and other resources for undocumented communities Whether you’re filing for the first time or want to ensure you’re handling your taxes correctly, this workshop will give you the tools and knowledge to approach tax season with confidence.

Date: February 24, 3pm-4pm

Register here

Best,

Emily Yraceburu (she/her)

Director of Graduate Student Life

Graduate Division

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Queer Cal Pals is a peer mentorship program conducted through the Gender Equity Resource Center at UC Berkeley and designed to support incoming LGBTQ+ undergraduates (including transfer students, re-entry students, and new-to-college freshmen).

Mentors (which we refer to as "Buddies") for this program can be either graduate or undergraduate students who have completed at least one semester at UC Berkeley and are willing to commit to meeting twice a month for mentee (“Pal”) check-ins, in addition to a few mandatory events and trainings.

If you are interested, please direct any questions to qcp@berkeley.edu and check out our website for more information.

The application for “Buddies” (mentors) closes on Friday, February 27th, 2026.

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LBNL Seeking GSRA for Energy Permitting Project

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LBNL Seeking GSRA for Energy Permitting Project

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Seeking applications for a Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA) to join the Energy Markets and Policy (EMP) department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) to work on a research project focused on siting and permitting of large-scale energy systems starting in the summer of 2026.

LOGISTICAL DETAILS:

We are looking to hire for the summer and fall 2026 specifically, but expect the opportunity to likely continue to Spring 2026 and beyond.

This would be a full-time position (~40 hours per week maximum), with a transition to part-time if continued through the Fall.

Pay scale (step level) depends on the level of education (e.g., Masters, Ph.D. pre-quals, etc.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Graduate Student Researcher would be working primarily on a project led by Ben Hoen and Robi Nilson.

The project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and will be in collaboration with a number of other lab staff.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

Large-scale energy deployment hinges in part on the approval of a land use (i.e., siting or special use) permit. This project will collect and synthesize foundational data on project land-use permitting timelines, costs, and outcomes for large-scale energy generation facilities, such as wind, solar, and geothermal facilities across the U.S. Under the direction of the research team, the GSRA would be asked to compile data from project siting applications or related materials from sources such as state energy siting offices online databases, local or municipal public meeting records, and local newspaper articles. Data will need to be collated and aggregated across states and merged with facility data from other sources, such as the interconnection queue data. This work will necessitate substantial attention to detail and adaptability. Additional tasks to support this effort could include literature reviews, interviewing project developers or state agency or local government representatives, or other stakeholders. The collected data will be used to critically analyze and compare permitting processes and outcomes, such as timelines, success rates, and permit specifications of setbacks or project layouts. In addition to this project, the GSRA may also assist with other research related to social impacts and public response to large-scale energy development.

The ideal candidate would have experience and/or training in environmental permitting and land use regulations, be able to organize and manage large datasets, perform statistical analyses, and develop written materials about the findings, under the direction of the lead researcher.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

Highly organized, responsible, self-starting and able to work remotely.

Experience working with large datasets (compiling, organizing, merging, cleaning, analyzing, etc.)

Training in a field related to the research (energy social science, energy and environmental justice, city or regional planning, environmental policy & law)

Beneficial:

Experience or training in relational database management (e.g. PostgreSQL)

Able to work beyond the summer semester

Demonstrated skills with at least one programming language appropriate for analysis of large datasets (e.g. Stata, R)

Proficiency with statistics

IF INTERESTED:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume/CV to Robi Nilson directly at rnilson@lbl.gov

We will begin our initial review of applications on Feb 17, 2026.

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Research Scientist

Energy Markets and Planning Department

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Spring Course: The Use of Technology To Improve Population Health and Flourishing

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Spring Course: The Use of Technology To Improve Population Health and Flourishing

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SPH 243C | Class #30733 | 2 Units

Mondays 3-5pm | In-person | 1206 Berkeley Way West

Deryk Van Brunt, DrPH, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Public Health

This combination lecture and seminar course is designed to provide students of different

disciplines, including public health, with an understanding of how information systems are

and will be affecting human health. The course is designed for people with a minimal

knowledge of public health and computer technology. Areas of student interest will be

emphasized.

Topics to be covered include: impact of technology on the practice of public health and health

care delivery; disease management systems; consumer health information systems; data

science/big data and population health databases; community health; mental health; the

science of flourishing; artificial intelligence; mobile health; evaluation of technologies and

related ethical and legal issues. There will be guest lecturers (academic and from industry)

and demonstrations of technology.

Class meets in person on Mondays from 3:00-5:00PM at 1206 Berkeley Way West. Students

are expected to read weekly materials, participate in discussions, and write one paper.

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 L.A. Review of Books Summer Publishing Workshop June 22 to July 24, 2026. Application due March 15, 2026

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 L.A. Review of Books Summer Publishing Workshop June 22 to July 24, 2026. Application due March 15, 2026

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UC Berkeley Ph.D. students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences are invited to apply to the Los Angeles Review of Books (LARB) Summer Publishing Workshop. This five-week program which runs from June 22 to July 24, 2026 gives attendees the chance to meet and learn from industry professionals shaping print and digital publishing today and prepares them to succeed in publishing careers. This year’s workshop will be conducted remotely.

In addition to participating in lectures and workshops featuring over 60 speakers, Fellows will have the opportunity to join one of two practical tracks dedicated to magazine and book production. Since its inaugural program in 2017, LARB alumni have gone on to jobs at journals, literary agencies, and presses such as Farrar, Straus and Giroux; BookEnds Literary Agency; Harvard University Press; Penguin Random House; Harper’s Magazine; Nature; Stanford University Press; the Getty Research Institute; the PEN/Faulkner Foundation; and many more.

Workshop Tuition Scholarship

Tuition for the workshop is $3,500. The LARB, Townsend Center for the Humanities, and Graduate Division will provide up to four full-tuition scholarships. All eligible students who submit an application to LARB before the deadline will be considered for one of the four scholarships.

Applications for the summer workshop are due March 15, 2026

To apply to this program, students should fill out the workshop application. Should paying the $40 application fee constitute a financial hardship or should you or your students have questions, please contact Assistant Dean for Professional Development, Linda von Hoene at GradPro (gradpro@berkeley.edu).

In addition, students can register for an Information Session for the LARB summer publishing workshop featuring alumni Fellows, held on February 5 and 17 via Zoom

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 2026 CALMS Scholarship for Limnology and Lake Management (Deadline 4/15/26)

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 2026 CALMS Scholarship for Limnology and Lake Management (Deadline 4/15/26)

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Conference and scholarship opportunity with graduate and undergraduate students related to limnology and lake and reservoir management.

$1,250 scholarship with application due April 15, 2026.

https://www.california-lakes.org/scholarship

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Demystifying Office Hrs & Demystifying Research Workshops w/Faculty

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Demystifying Office Hrs & Demystifying Research Workshops w/Faculty

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This Spring, the Emeriti Academy offers 2 interactive workshops with faculty members on topics:

“demystifying office hours” (Tue, 2/10, 5pm to 6:30pm)

“demystifying research” (Tue, 2/17, 12pm to 1:30pm)

Events are open to all undergraduates. Food will be provided!

Location: Transfer Student Center’s Anchor House-location, 1923 Walnut Street.

In the demystifying office hours-workshop, faculty panelists will share why it’s important to them that students attend their office hours and how students can prepare for it, including how to ask for a letter of recommendation.

In the demystifying research-workshop, faculty panelists discuss the concept and process of research in different academic disciplines and talk with students about how to go about starting a research project.

Both events include small group conversations with faculty panelists and a one-time, 1:1 coaching opportunity with a retired faculty member in the student’s desired academic discipline.

Events-webpage: https://emeritiacademy.berkeley.edu/academy-activities/academy-projects/demystifying_berkeley

Warm regards,
Sigrid Mueller
Program Manager

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Launch Your STEM Career: Apply for the 2026 PUMAS Internship Program!

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Launch Your STEM Career: Apply for the 2026 PUMAS Internship Program!

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Gladstone Institutes, an independent biomedical research organization located in San Francisco, has opened applications now through March 9th for PUMAS 2026, their flagship summer internship program for community college students. PUMAS is designed to support and mentor community college students, providing them with hands-on research experience and a pathway into the sciences.

The PUMAS team will be hosting a virtual informational webinar on Wednesday, February 4th at 4:30pm PST for students to learn more about the program. Registration can be found here, and any questions can be sent to academicaffairs@gladstone.ucsf.edu.

Application Deadline is March 9th.

Thank you!

Best Regards,

Emma Doctors-Pulido, MA

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[Volunteers Needed]  UC Berkeley Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics (EYH) Conference

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[Volunteers Needed]  UC Berkeley Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics (EYH) Conference

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The UC Berkeley Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics (EYH) Conference, which will be held in person on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. I would appreciate it if you could pass along this message to all members in your program as we are recruiting volunteers to assist all day with the conference! It’s a fantastic opportunity to inspire future scientists, plus all volunteers will receive a FREE lunch and T-shirt!

The EYH conference serves to introduce 5th through 8th grade girls, trans youth, and gender non-conforming and/or non-binary youth to career opportunities in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, and technology. This year, we will be inviting more than 400 youth from the East Bay community to explore math and science by participating in diverse workshops and interacting with undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral volunteers.

Volunteering for the EYH conference is a great opportunity for your community members to enjoy interacting with young students and motivating their passion for science! We welcome volunteers of all identities and career stages (i.e. undergrads, grad students, postdocs, faculty) from your organization to volunteer on the conference day.

Volunteers can sign up through the google form. Click here or using the link below:

https://bit.ly/EYH2026volunteer

More detailed information about the EYH can be found on our website. Help us by spreading the word about volunteering to make the EYH conference a success!

Feel free to email eyh.ucb.volunteer@gmail.com with questions.

Thank you,

Vanessa Gonzalez

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Upcoming Income Tax Workshop for International Students & Scholars

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Upcoming Income Tax Workshop for International Students & Scholars

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With tax season approaching, we'd like to ensure our international community feels supported. Please share the following workshop details with your international students and scholars.

Live Income Tax Workshop

All international students and scholars present in the U.S. during 2025 are required to file a tax report, regardless of whether they earned U.S. income. To help them navigate this process, the Berkeley International Office (BIO) is hosting a live workshop featuring Gary Engler, CPA.

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Register: HERE

BIO will also be sending additional resources and reminders throughout the spring.

For questions, please contact biohelp@berkeley.edu

Thank you,

Tuangporn (Yam) Mansmann

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MCB and NEU GSI Positions for Summer 2026

The summer 2026 MCB (Molecular and Cell BIology) and NEU (Neuroscience) GSI application is now open. To learn more about the available courses, GSI requirements, and the application process, please refer to this Google application form: https://forms.gle/UeeHJnGyjX92zEqu5.

For any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Maria Park at mariap@berkeley.edu.

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Graduate Internship Opportunity – Groundwater Assessment in Lithium Mining Regions (Bolivia) [Deadline: Feb 13]

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Graduate Internship Opportunity – Groundwater Assessment in Lithium Mining Regions (Bolivia) [Deadline: Feb 13]

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The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) (located in the Water Program located in Downtown Davis) is an opportunity for a Master’s- or PhD-level graduate student to support a groundwater assessment focused on endorheic watersheds in the Bolivian Altiplano, as part of SEI’s Bolivia WASH Thinking Connected to Hydrology program.

This internship is expected to run from approximately mid-February through June 2026, with some flexibility depending on student availability and academic calendars. Interns typically work part-time during the academic term, with the possibility of additional hours during breaks, subject to mutual agreement.

The work will support a preliminary assessment of groundwater systems in watersheds being considered for future lithium development, with a focus on groundwater processes, management challenges, and uncertainties relevant to both resource development and the protection of ecosystem services.

The project explicitly engages with questions of water governance, Indigenous and community water uses, and the potential socio-environmental implications of lithium extraction in arid, high-altitude basins.

Please find the position description attached. Students should submit their cover letters and CVs to submit to marina.mautner@sei.org.

Priority will be given to applications submitted by February 13th.

Sincerely,

Marina

Senior Scientist

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Scientist Mentor Positions with Headwaters Science Institute

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Scientist Mentor Positions with Headwaters Science Institute

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Headwaters Science Institute is an environmental education nonprofit whose mission is to Foster Curiosity Through Science. We provide rigorous, hands-on research experiences for TK–12 students across Northern California and beyond.

We are currently hiring Scientist Mentors to support our student research programs. Programs range from one-day experiences to overnight trips. Mentors guide students through the scientific process and facilitate field data collection at sites in Berkeley, Marin, Richmond, San Rafael, Santa Cruz, and more.

Program Details:

Programs take place on weekdays and weekends

Typical schedule: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Starting pay: $20–$26 per hour, depending on experience

More information can be found here:
https://headwatersscienceinstitute.org/nowhiring/

https://headwatersscienceinstitute.org/about-our-programs/

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Best,
MK

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A new Climate Migration Reading Group is starting up this spring -- and you're invited to join!

You can fill out the interest form here.

Purpose: This interdisciplinary reading group convenes graduate students from across UC Berkeley in a collective study of climate migration. While UC Berkeley offers courses on climate change and migration separately, few focus explicitly on their intersection. This reading group aims to bridge that gap by examining climate migration from a diverse set of disciplinary perspectives including geography, political ecology, law, sociology, agrarian studies, and history. With the support of BIMI, we hope to build the infrastructure for an ongoing working group for sustained study, research, and collaborative practice. We will meet monthly in the Spring 2026 semester for discussions on selected readings. We are proud to be a Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative Research Collaborative this spring. Check out our one-pager here!

We are grateful that our very own Prof. Youjin Chung is serving as our faculty advisor. We'd love to see you there!

Let us know if you plan to join with this Google Form.

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Science Policy Fellowship Accepting Applications for Gulf Research Program [Deadline 2/26/26]

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Science Policy Fellowship Accepting Applications for Gulf Research Program [Deadline 2/26/26]

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Science Policy Fellowship Accepting Applications!

Applications close on February 26, 2026 | 5 PM ET

We are accepting applications for the Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship, which offers early-career scientists and engineers the opportunity to hone their skills by applying them in real-world policy settings that support Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems.

The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists gain first-hand experience applying science to policy as they spend one year on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental agencies in the Gulf region.

With the guidance of a mentor, fellows delve into activities like policy development, evaluation, restoration planning, grants management, and stakeholder outreach and learn what it takes to make scientific information not just useful but useable. Meanwhile, host offices get a talented technical expert with a fresh perspective and a new network of contacts across the Gulf region.

Fellows who have completed a MA, MS, or MPH/MSPH degree or who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program will receive an annual stipend of $63,800. Fellows who have completed a PhD, ScD, EngD, MD, DrPH, or DVM will receive an annual stipend of $69,300.

For additional information and to apply, please visit our website.

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Gulf Research Program Fellowships and Scholars Programs

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STEM Mentor Volunteers needed NOW for local Berkeley schools!

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STEM Mentor Volunteers needed NOW for local Berkeley schools!

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The BAS (Be A Scientist) program is in need for STEM volunteer mentors right now for Spring 2026! We are excited to begin the Spring semester with Session 3 at King Middle School starting on January 29th and Session 4 at Willard Middle School starting March 19th.

Below, you will find details about Be A Scientist for Spring 2026. Could you please forward the following message to the graduates, undergraduates, and postdocs (if any) in your department? If you have access to a digital bulletin board where this information can be posted as well, I would greatly appreciate it.

This is a rare opportunity for every 7th grader in the Berkeley Unified School District to experience a hands-on science experiment in a small group with individual attention and guidance from a Cal scientist mentor, thanks to your help! Spots fill up fast, so please help us to spread the word widely!

Be A Scientist: Inspire 7th graders to discover their inner scientist!

www.crscience.org/volunteers/BeAScientist

We invite UC Berkeley graduate students, post-docs, and motivated 3rd/4th year undergrads to take part in Be A Scientist, an exciting science outreach program in Berkeley middle schools! The upcoming semester is as follows:

Spring 2026 Session 3 will take place at King Middle School (January 29 - March 13, with a gap weeks for Feb. 12/13). REGISTRATION OPEN now until 1/22!

Spring 2026 Session 4 will take place at Willard Middle School (March 19 - May 8, with a gap weeks for March 26/27 and April 2/3). REGISTRATION OPEN now until TBD.

As a volunteer scientist mentor, you will guide 7th graders through the process of designing and conducting their own scientific investigations in class over a 6-week period. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to serve as a STEM role model while developing your communication skills and gaining hands-on experience in important science outreach.

Details:

·       Mentors must commit to one mandatory 2-hr Training Session: All trainings will be held via Zoom beginning January 16th. Alternate training dates/times will also be offered.

·        Commit to attend one school lab period each week for the 6-week program (schedule program dates here).

·        Guide 4-6 student mentees through the process of developing a testable question, designing an appropriate experiment, and gathering and analyzing data. Each student in your group will have the opportunity to choose an independent scientific question based on their own interests.

Please carefully read over the details provided on our website. Sign up as a mentor to make an impact on future scientists, engineers, and critical thinkers!

To learn more, visit: www.crscience.org/volunteers/BeAScientist

Questions? Contact Darlene at BASprogram@crscience.org

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2026 Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette  (EEPIC)

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2026 Environmental, Engineering, and Planning Internship and Charrette  (EEPIC)

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EEPIC strives to expand the environmental, engineering, economics, and planning industries with a workforce that more accurately represents the communities where we live, work, and serve. The mission of EEPIC is to implement a unified internship program for all students in this business sector including but not limited to those students who represent Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), as well as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or students who are first in their families to go to college and provide them with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a pathway into the industry.

All EEPIC interns will engage in a traditional internship within their selected firm, along with a unique two-week charrette in July, where they’ll collaborate on a real-world project addressing a planning challenge or goal proposed by a city, county, or local agency. If you are selected, this form will help us match you with the best group for your career growth. Completion of this form is required to be considered for the internship.

When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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Job Opportunity for Graduate Students for Summer 2026

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Job Opportunity for Graduate Students for Summer 2026

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2 job opportunities for graduate students during summer 2026.

These positions offer substantial professional experience in leadership, crisis response, conflict resolution, and direct engagement with youth.

"Each summer, UC Berkeley’s Pre-College Scholars Program welcomes 300+ visiting domestic and international high school students to live on campus and take Berkeley courses. An integral part of the program is our team of Residential Staff, who supervise students-staff and support with crisis response.

We are currently hiring Assistant Resident Directors and Resident Directors to live in either Bowles Hall or Stern Hall for Summer 2026. Compensation for the role includes lodging, meals, and a stipend for the summer.

The first review date for these positions is January 20th, 2026.

Please note: Berkeley graduate students who will be continuing their program after summer 2026 are encouraged to apply for the ARD role, while students who will have completed their UC Berkeley program by June 7, 2026 are eligible to apply for the RD position.

If students have any questions about the role, we are hosting two information sessions for interested applicants on Thursday January 22nd, 2026 at 4pm (RSVP by clicking on this link) and Friday January 23rd, 2026 at 12pm (RSVP by clicking on this link). They can also email precollegeadmin@berkeley.edu with any questions.

Link to apply to ARD role: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10553069

Link to apply to RD role:   https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=83122&PostingSeq=1

In Community,

Riley Nichols

Pre-College Scholars Program
Residential Operations Administrator

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25% Reader Appointment: Master of Climate Solutions

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25% Reader Appointment: Master of Climate Solutions

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We are looking for a Ph.D. student to work as a 25% reader for Michael Mascarenhas' class this semester. The class will meet between Mon 3/9 and the end of the semester. The responsibilities can be viewed in this document.

If you're interested, please email me and climatesolutions@berkeley.edu with your most recent cv.

Best,

Mio

Assistant Dean, Professional Programs and Strategic Partnerships

Rausser College of Natural Resources

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Job Opportunity for Graduate Students for Summer 2026

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Job Opportunity for Graduate Students for Summer 2026

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Hello community!

I hope your week is off to a great start! My name is Riley Nichols, a staff member for UC Berkeley’s Pre-College Scholars Program. I’m reaching out with two job opportunities for graduate students during summer 2026.

These positions offer substantial professional experience in leadership, crisis response, conflict resolution, and direct engagement with youth. I’ve included a brief description and application link for the roles below, in case you’re able to share it with any student teams or mailing list.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration. And if you know of any additional places or student organizations where this posting might be a good fit, I’d genuinely appreciate your suggestions!

"Each summer, UC Berkeley’s Pre-College Scholars Program welcomes 300+ visiting domestic and international high school students to live on campus and take Berkeley courses. An integral part of the program is our team of Residential Staff, who supervise students-staff and support with crisis response.

We are currently hiring Assistant Resident Directors and Resident Directors to live in either Bowles Hall or Stern Hall for Summer 2026. Compensation for the role includes lodging, meals, and a stipend for the summer.

The first review date for these positions is January 20th, 2026.

Please note: Berkeley graduate students who will be continuing their program after summer 2026 are encouraged to apply for the ARD role, while students who will have completed their UC Berkeley program by June 7, 2026 are eligible to apply for the RD position.

If students have any questions about the role, we are hosting two information sessions for interested applicants on Thursday January 22nd, 2026 at 4pm (RSVP by clicking on this link) and Friday January 23rd, 2026 at 12pm (RSVP by clicking on this link). They can also email precollegeadmin@berkeley.edu with any questions.

Link to apply to ARD role: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10553069

Link to apply to RD role:   https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=83122&PostingSeq=1

In Community,

Riley Nichols

Pre-College Scholars Program
Residential Operations Administrator

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BioEnginuity Impact Grant - $80K in Grad Student Support [Deadline 3/1/26]

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BioEnginuity Impact Grant - $80K in Grad Student Support [Deadline 3/1/26]

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Are you a doctoral student working at the intersection of life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, or data science? Do you want your research to have a meaningful impact on society, but aren’t sure how to bridge the gap between academia and real-world applications? The BioEnginuity Impact Grant could be exactly what you need.

This unique opportunity supports PhD students like you who are interested in translating their research to solve important societal challenges. We’re particularly focused on multidisciplinary approaches that bring together the life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, or data science—and the potential for addressing critical issues like the climate crisis, healthcare technologies, and more.

Beyond just funding, the BioEnginuity Impact Grant connects you with a community of forward-thinking researchers, innovators, and mentors who want to help you make a difference. The grant will provide you with:

Intellectual freedom, resources, and connections to move your research toward real-world applications

Support for interdisciplinary research that tackles societal problems

Access to professional development workshops, leadership training, and mentorship from industry experts and innovators

$40,000 per year for two years to supplement your tuition, stipend, and fees

You don’t need prior entrepreneurial experience to apply. What matters is your commitment to using your research to make an impact—whether that’s through commercialization, industry partnerships, or even open-source initiatives.

Eligibility: Doctoral students entering the final two years of their PhD dissertation research in STEM+ fields. The applicant’s home department/PI will receive $40,000/year for two years to be applied towards the applicant’s current GSR appointment, to supplement tuition, stipend, and fees normally covered by the home department/PI. Graduate students must be in a GSR position and able to use the funds as current use funds. Therefore they cannot be on other fellowship support or in a GSI appointment. This applies to the two years of the BioEnginuity Grant award period. Applicants should have already completed their department’s GSI teaching requirement.

To apply, you’ll need to describe how your research could address real-world issues and how the BioEnginuity Impact Grant can help you achieve that. You’ll also need to submit a letter of support from your dissertation advisor, confirming their understanding of the time commitment and your fit for the program.

This is your chance to take your research beyond the lab and make a tangible difference. We can’t wait to see how your work will shape the future.

To learn more, please visit our website.

Applications are due March 1, 2026.

Best regards,

Bakar BioEnginuity Hub Team

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bioenginuity impact grant (680 x 480 px)

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Applications are open for Wrangell Mountains Field Studies 2026!

Field Studies is an interdisciplinary field research program hosted by the Wrangell Mountains Center in McCarthy, Alaska, located in the center of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The program is accredited through the University of Maine and offers six (6) semester-credits for Field Research Experience in Earth and Climate Sciences. Areas of focus include local geophysical processes, glacier dynamics, ecology, natural history, climate change, land use, and public policy.

Interested students should apply via our application at https://wrangellmountainsfieldstudies.org/apply. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is recommended. For questions please contact fieldstudies@wrangells.org

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George Wening (He/Him)

Program Fellow | Wrangell Mountains Field Studies

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Blackwell Research Institute Paid Tutoring Opportunity for Environmental Science Graduate Student Association Students

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Blackwell Research Institute Paid Tutoring Opportunity for Environmental Science Graduate Student Association Students

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Blackwell Research Institute is actively hiring graduate students for our STEM tutor role at UC Santa Cruz, which is an opportunity for students to earn extra income while also making an impact supporting high school students in STEM.

This role pays $20/hr and is fully remote with a flexible schedule. Job description here.

Best,

Megan

Megan Leinenbach

(407) 304 6572

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Sociology 273E: Research Methods: Participant Observation
Michael Rodriquez | Th 4-7 |SSB 402 | Class #: 32732

Like other social scientific methods, ethnographic research offers a means to analyze and understand the social world. Yet, to an almost unparalleled extent, ethnographies provide close, processual, portraits of social relations, collective meanings, and interactions. In the words of the famed historical sociologist Charles Tilly, doing ethnography is both a science and an art. Keeping both characteristics in play, this graduate course will introduce and immerse students in the craft of ethnography. This will involve reading recent ethnographic works, conducting original ethnographic fieldwork, and reflecting on issues of ethics, power, theory, and representation in (sociological) ethnography.

Sociology 273M: Research Methods: Computational Social Science

Jeff Lockhart | T 10-12| SSB 402 | Class #: 26060

This is the 2nd semester of a two-semester course that provides a rigorous introduction to methods and tools in advanced data analytics for social science doctoral students. The goal of the course is to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge of core methods, thereby preparing them to contribute to research teams, to conduct their own research, and to enroll in more advanced courses. The course will cover research reproducibility (fall), machine learning (fall), natural language processing (spring), and causal inference (spring). In contrast to other courses currently offered on campus, this course’s intended audience is applied researchers, typically social science doctoral students in their 2nd or 3rd yr of graduate school.

Sociology 280DD:  Advanced Study in Substantive Sociological Fields: Sociology of Medicine

Eliza Brown | Th 2-4| SSB 402 | Class #: 32734

This course explores the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that shape practices of and experiences with medicine. This course combines canonical texts with the latest research in medical sociology to provide students with a firm grounding in the history of field and a sense of what questions occupy researchers today. In this course we will survey a wide range of medical sociology topics, including medical institutions and systems, medical organizations and interactions, medical education and professions, patient identity and activism, health governance and citizenship, medical markets and consumerism, and medical knowledge and uncertainty. By the end of the course students should understand, for example, what economic forces led to the formation and then end of the midcentury “Golden Age of Doctoring,” how patients and providers co-construct medical authority in interactions, and what it means that the social determinants of health became a diagnostic category. This course includes readings on health and medicine from around the globe but focuses on the US healthcare context.

Sociology 280L:   Advanced Study in Substantive Sociological Fields: Gender

Danya Lagos | Th 2-4| SSB 402 | Class #: 32733

This course is intended to provide a foundation in theoretical, empirical, and methodological approaches to sex and gender in sociology. The first four weeks will situate sex and gender in societies and sociological projects, explore the impact of feminist movements on sociology in the late 20th Century, and assess the state of sex and gender in the field today. Next, the course will turn towards analyzing sex and gender sociologically in the context of various topics including sexuality, sexual behavior, family, relationships, racialization, ethnicity, laws, politics, science, technology, health, medicine, labor, economics, religion and culture. Lastly, the course will cover questions about sociological methodology raised by feminist critiques, and then it will engage with contemporary challenges to the study of sex and gender in sociology.

Sociology 280Q:   Advanced Study in Substantive Sociological Fields:  Economy and Society

Armando Lara-Millan | M 12-2 | SSB 402 | Class #: 32735

Sociology 280Z: Advanced Study in Substantive Sociological Fields:  Social Policy

Cybelle Fox | Th 12-2| SSB 310 | Class #:32736

This course focuses on American social welfare policy. We begin by considering different ways that scholars have conceptualized the welfare state. Next, we explore the implementation and consequences of various social policies. Lastly, we will evaluate different theories that explain the peculiar scope, form, and function of American social welfare provision, paying special attention to the role of racism, interest groups, political institutions, and social movements.

Thanks for your assistance,

Anne Meyers

Director of Student Services

Department of Sociology and Demography

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We are looking for a Ph.D. student with professional experience in consulting to be a reader for CSOL 206; Colloquium and 210; Capstone next semester. The total amount of work for both courses is approximately 20 hours per week.

If students are interested in this position, please email us with your resume at climatesolutions@berkeley.edu and copy me. Thank you and let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Mio

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Hello/Bonjour from the French Department!

If you're thinking of a career that involves work in the US, Europe, Asia or Africa, French is very useful to have as a second language. International companies, organizations and government entities typically tend to hire candidates who speak additional languages. Berkeley's French language classes are fun, and you will quickly attain a surprising level of proficiency!

Trending near you: #FRENCH_1

French 1 allows you to start learning the language with no prior knowledge of it! We start from the ABCs and grow multiple skills involving topics from French-speaking cultures, while studying primary sources (texts, images, films and more!) in a fun and collaborative environment.

French is a Discovery Department! Come learn the language and work on your research skills, ask questions that are of genuine interest to you, and engage in creativity and student-led campus resources.  Go Bears!

For details, or if you already speak some French, please see the attached poster and let me know if you have any questions! I am here to help you select a course:)

The ability to speak French and English is a significant advantage on the international job market!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes,

Vesna Rodic, French Department

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FIT Summer 2026 | UC Natural Resources Outreach Support

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FIT Summer 2026 | UC Natural Resources Outreach Support

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Ready to take your teaching beyond the classroom? Step into the forest with the Forestry Institute for Teachers this summer. FIT offers immersive in-woods professional learning experiences designed for both formal and nonformal educators. At each week-long session FIT’s team of credentialed instructors and local experts weave environmental education with unique forestry field experiences to explore California’s forest resources and expand your teaching practice! Registration is all-inclusive, covering on-site accommodations, meals and resources; you just have to get there! Whether you're looking to broaden your content knowledge, explore new environmental education strategies, or connect with like-minded educators, FIT provides the perfect setting — outdoors, in the forest, with other inquiring minds!

Participants receive: 50 hours of interdisciplinary instruction aligned with state teaching standards, certifications in Project Learning Tree (PLT) and Project Water Education Today (WET), and upon program completion become eligible for a $200 stipend and 3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Visit https://www.forestryinstitute.org to learn more, receive updates, and apply.

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Creativity & Mental Health Course - The Art of You

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Feel free to reach out to bsebastian@berkeley.edu with questions.

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Seats Available in Spring Development Engineering Classes!

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Seats Available in Spring Development Engineering Classes!

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The Development Engineering programs invite you to help spread the word to students who are passionate about the intersection of design, engineering, and social impact!

We’re excited to share that Development Engineering will be offering a range of innovative courses this Spring, all designed to equip students with tools to tackle real-world challenges. Seats are open to graduate students from any department, and we’d love to welcome a diverse group of thinkers and creators.

DevEng 202: Critical Systems of Development (3 units)

Students will be exposed to a diversity of methodological frameworks, introduced to the skills needed to effectively participate in the sustainable development field (such as systems mapping and landscape analysis), and to understand the history and ethics of global development.

DevEng 204: Intro to Social Entrepreneurship (3 units)

Students study the dynamics of societal challenges and the conceptual framework of social innovation and social entrepreneurship from theoretical and practical perspectives. Students also explore technology solutions to addressing global social problems with a systems thinking approach.

DevEng 210: Development Engineering Research and Practice Seminar (2 units)

This seminar will focus on work-in-progress presentations by students, as well as faculty and guest lecturers. This course is required for PhD students pursuing the Designated Emphasis in DevEng and open to Master’s and PhD students from any department. This is an excellent choice for anyone interested in research in engineering for social impact. Students will work in small groups (3–5) on DevEng-related research questions with the goal of producing a publishable paper.

DevEng 290: Artificial Intelligence for Societal Impact (1 unit)

Through case studies and live interactions with successful entrepreneurs, students will explore the complex ecosystem of social impact ventures. The course emphasizes practical solutions to challenges found in global communities as well as right in our neighborhoods.

DevEng 298: Indigenous Research Methods in Food, Energy, and Water Systems (1 unit)

The course features scholars, mentors, and researchers with expertise in Indigenous methodologies related to food, energy, and water systems. Students will participate in the Native FEWS public lecture series and engage in closed, small-group discussions with guest speakers as well as participate in Native FEWS research design. This course can be paired with a DevEng 299 unit for those interested in pursuing a publishable paper in Native FEWS.

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We're sharing this save-the-date early so students can plan accordingly.  Please share this announcement with your relevant student groups, clubs, academic departments, career portals, and student organization channels.

This in-person and single day event is designed to connect students and recent graduates with leading employers in the conservation field. Midpen is hosting the event and will be collaborating with partner conservation employers to showcase their jobs, hiring practices, and present informational breakout sessions related to conservation careers.

It’s a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about environmental science, ecology, sustainability, public administration, planning, GIS, natural resources, finance, civil engineering, and many other related fields to explore meaningful career paths right here in the Bay Area.

What attendees can expect at the event:

✓ Face-to-face networking with top Bay Area conservation employers

✓ Information on current job openings

✓ Raffle prizes

✓ Direct access to conservation professionals and networking

✓ Information about career paths in various fields

✓ Career fair educational breakout sessions

Event Details:

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Los Altos Community Center

Cost: FREE for all attendees

A formal registration link and more information will be sent to you in early 2026 to make sharing easy. If you are not the appropriate person to contact, please respond to this email to let us know who we should send this to.

We believe this event will be a valuable resource for students and members of the public seeking to find out more about careers in conservation. We appreciate your partnership in connecting students to rewarding careers in conservation.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and supporting the next generation of conservation professionals!

Best regards,

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Team

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Samantha (Sam) Rozal (she/her)

Management Fellow

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
5050 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022

(650) 772- 3670

openspace.org

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LEED Training for Students - New Webinars 

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LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Workshops

Finish your year off strongly by becoming a LEED Green Associate professional and show employers your certified knowledge in sustainability before April 2026, when the exam version is set to become more challenging. While LEED itself is a scorecard to rate Green Buildings, people can also become LEED accredited demonstrating their expertise in sustainability.

- LEED: Is the #1 Sustainability Certification and is recognized globally

- Valuable Credential: Adds an industry-recognized certification that boosts employability.

- Open to All: Available for students of all years, with no prior experience required as our workshop has helped over 13,000 pass their exam.

- Time Sensitive: Those who pass before April 2026 will not be required to take the updated and more challenging new exam.

- Affordable: Limited time student discounts are available for you!

- High Pass Rate: Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material which significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam's historically low pass rate.

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training - Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

December 20 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

January 17 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

February 14 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST

March 14 2026 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST - OR -

On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-5) are all identical.

Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here - https://leadinggreen.com/online

Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks - all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It's the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!

Cost: $200 with the coupon code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Have a great rest of your year,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
USGBC Faculty
+1-416-824-2677

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Dear Rausser College community,

We are excited to inform you that the Rausser College of Natural Resources Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 17th at 7pm at the Hearst Greek Theatre.

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Rausser College of Natural Resources Spring 2026 Commencement

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There is no Rausser College Commencement Ceremony for the Fall 2025 semester. For information about the Winter 2025 campus commencement visit the UC Berkeley Commencement webpage. The Rausser College of Natural Resources Commencement will take place on Sunday, May 17th, at 7pm at the Hearst Greek Theatre.

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Join the Effort to Support Hurricane Melissa Relief

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Join the Effort to Support Hurricane Melissa Relief

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In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, communities across Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti are facing widespread devastation. The Category 5 storm, one of the strongest in the region’s history, claimed 83 lives (and counting), destroyed homes and infrastructure, and left thousands without access to food, clean water, electricity, and medical care.

The Caribbean Coalition at Berkeley, a student-led initiative, is raising $20,000 to provide community-based relief to those most affected. Our members are in close contact with grassroots partners on the ground who are delivering essential supplies, including food, medical items, hygiene and menstrual products, temporary shelter materials, and other critical provisions. We have already raised over $5,000, and every contribution helps move critical aid where it is most needed.

You can help by:

Donating: Any amount is meaningful and directly supports relief efforts.

Resource sharing: Send us ideas and resources for sourcing in-kind relief supply donations.

Sharing: Forward this message or share our campaign on X and Instagram @thecaribbeanco to help us reach a wider network.

For more information about the campaign, please visit this link. If you have any questions, you can email us at caribbeanco.berkeley@gmail.com.

Your support helps strengthen ongoing relief and recovery efforts.

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Hiring Summer 2026 Media Studies GSI Instructor

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Hiring Summer 2026 Media Studies GSI Instructor

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Media Studies is seeking an independent instructor for Media Studies 114: Media and Globalization for Summer 2026, Session C (Teaching but not in charge (TNIC)). Graduate students with teaching experience are welcome to apply. Four semesters of teaching is preferred. Feel free to share this announcement with your networks.

Media Studies 114: Media and Globalization

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course offers an introduction to media and globalization. It examines global media industries (film, television, music, news, advertising, diplomacy, new media, etc.), and explores content produced within these industries through specific case studies. Topics include Bollywood, Hallyu, television format sales, nonwestern news, media imperialism, the globalization of popular cultures, diasporic communities, and global representation. The class reviews theories and histories of media globalization before turning to case studies to learn about the political and cultural roles of media in globalization processes.

2026 Summer Session C

Eight Weeks - June 22–August 14

Monday thru Thursday, 10AM - 12PM

Application and Qualifications Information

The Media Studies Program will provide a teaching syllabus, but we encourage the instructor to adapt it to their research foci, including perspectives, topics, locations, and case studies. The final syllabus must nevertheless stay centered on media and will require Director approval.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants with four or more semesters of teaching, who have completed Ph.D. all degree requirements except the dissertation (or equivalent) in a field related to the course, are preferred. For those who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a legal permit that allows work in the United States (such as a US visa that allows employment) is required by the start date of the position. The department is unable to provide a visa/work permit.

To apply, please fill out the Media Studies 114 Summer Instructor Application.

The form includes fields for the following info:

Specific qualifications that make you qualified to teach Media and Globalization with minimal supervision.

A brief outline/description of what particular topics you'd like to contribute  (including some readings) in this course.

A brief overview of your classroom management style and pedagogical philosophy.

Quantitative summaries of most recent teaching evaluations (may include up to three years)

Three faculty references.

Please direct any questions to Josh Jackson (joshjackson@berkeley.edu).

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NATRES 190: Special Topics in Natural Resources: Personal and Community Resilience in the Era of Changing Climate

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NATRES 190: Special Topics in Natural Resources: Personal and Community Resilience in the Era of Changing Climate

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Course: Special Topics in Natural Resources: Personal and Community Resilience in the Era of Changing Climate

Catalog Code: NATRES 190

Instructor: David Presti

Day/Time: Fridays, 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: Room 132 Mulford

Units: 3

About the course:
Students today are navigating the realities of climate change and global uncertainty. This class helps them build stress resilience, a sense of purpose, and strong community connections while engaging in meaningful climate action. Students learn through short talks from global climate leaders, interactive small-group sessions led by mindfulness teachers, and hands-on climate resilience projects. Our evaluation is published here.

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Immigration Legal Resource Center's Red Cards

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Immigration Legal Resource Center's Red Cards

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Red Cards

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The Immigration Legal Resource Center's red cards give examples of how people can exercise these rights. However, they do not provide individualized legal advice. Community members are encouraged to check in with a trusted legal service provider for questions about their situation.

Read below to learn how to order red cards, print your own in many languages and effectively use them.

Immigration Legal Resource Center Red Cards

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NEW COURSE: EPS 290 Grad Seminar: Flood Basalts and Intraplate Magmatism

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NEW COURSE: EPS 290 Grad Seminar: Flood Basalts and Intraplate Magmatism

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ESP 290

Flood Basalts and Intraplate Magmatism: Do LIPs Require Heads, and Do Plume Tails Wag?

The time is long overdue to push this science forward. The conundrum of flood basalts followed by hotspot tracks is commonly explained by the mantle plume head-and-tail hypothesis: A hot plume rising from the deep mantle develops a large head, which undergoes decompression melting as it encounters the base of a lithospheric plate to produce flood basalt volcanism, or a large igneous province (LIP), while the tail of the plume forms a track of hotspot volcanoes as the plate moves over the plume. But wait! Some data sets appear to be at odds with this model, including the remarkable fact that no rising plume head has yet been clearly imaged via seismic tomography in today’s mantle. Also, tomography suggests that, in the upper mantle, plumes may be deflected by plate motions and mantle circulation, putting some limits to the notion of a fixed hotspot reference frame. We’ll combine the geological, fluid dynamical, geochemical, seismic imaging, and other relevant information from the literature to understand, and perhaps even reconcile, modern datasets in the context of existing mantle plume theory, and seek to identify new testable hypotheses moving forward.

Led by Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Barbara Romanowicz, and Mark Richards.

Thursdays at 10am – 12pm.

Seating is limited!

Graduate students will be accommodated first, and advanced undergraduates welcome if space permits.

Course details: https://classes.berkeley.edu/content/2026-spring-eps-290-053-lec-053

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Looking for grad students to be paid science mentors in the Bay Area

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Looking for grad students to be paid science mentors in the Bay Area

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Headwaters Science Institute is looking to connect with more graduate students in science. We do science research programs with middle school and high school students and we are looking for mentors who are working in science to help with our field programs.  Check out our website for more information. We have field days as soon as November 6th and throughout the school year. We also have some after school and weekend opportunities as well. It is a great opportunity for graduates to give back and influence the next generation as we get grant money and work with students who would never have a chance to do field science. There is no minimum commitment; they can do one day or more throughout the year.

Mentors should feel comfortable instructing assistant mentors (undergrads with less experience in science), guiding groups of students, and working with students in an outdoor setting. Rather than a wealth of knowledge around the specific project topic area, the most important attribute we are looking for is comfort building and executing field science projects.

Mentor Qualifications:
A background in science is required. We are looking for people in graduate school in science, or actively working in the field of science. Experience working with youth, formal or informal teaching/outreach, or previous summer camp experience is a plus. We expect students to be aligned with our mission to create informed citizens who positively impact society through engagement, curiosity, and applications of the scientific method.

Pay: $24-$28 per hour, depending on experience.

If interested, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHeTTb7DMYqz-eobSJGXJDayhRek6QCt_eG9L9yDQR-PiUGw/viewform?usp=dialog

Email Jenn Cotton jenn@headwaterssscienceinstitute.org our program manager for more information about our programs and to get hired on as a mentor!

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NEW COURSE: Economics & Policy of Innovation and Supply Chains

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NEW COURSE: Economics & Policy of Innovation and Supply Chains

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MDP is excited to offer a new course this Spring.

DEVP 226: Economics and Policy of Innovation and Supply Chains

Instructor: David Zilberman

Both developing and developed countries living in evolving economies where new innovations introduce new industries and change the economies and lives of these populations. Sustainable development education, especially in professional schools, should provide students with understanding and tools to analyze the innovation process and the implementation of innovations by new supply chains. Understanding the processes that lead to innovation and then the design of supply chains requires theoretical and conceptual education as well as practical analysis of existing supply chains.

The basic ideas that will drive the course is that the economy is evolving and multiple processes lead to new innovations, and these new innovations lead to the introduction of supply chains. The introduction of supply chains may result in the establishment of multiple markets or other institutional arrangements to execute the different stages in producing a product. For example, the supply chain of bread includes growing wheat, harvesting, milling, baking, and distributing. These activities can be done by one vertically integrated company or multiple firms. The conceptual framework behind the course are in Zilberman et al. (2022) and related papers that distinguish between supply chains that lead to innovations and products, their relationships between these supply chains, and their design.

The last part of the course will encourage the students to select a supply chain or large research program, firm, or organization and to describe their supply chain and analyze it. Students may select to analyze the supply chain of Amazon, Ali Baba, potatoes in India, supply of information in specific developing countries, etc.

Class #: 28753

Class Type: Lecture

Section: 001

Day: Tu/Thur

Time: 2p-4p

Location: GSPP105

Discussion Section information is TBD

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This course will be taught by David Zilberman, Wolf Prize Laureate and Founder of the MDP Program, his course explores how innovations shape economies and how supply chains translate these innovations into real-world impact. Students will gain both theoretical tools and practical skills to analyze how supply chains emerge, adapt, and affect communities, markets, and the environment.

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Berkeley Research Impact Initiative (BRII): Program Description

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Berkeley Research Impact Initiative (BRII): Program Description

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The Berkeley Research Impact Initiative (BRII) provides funding to Berkeley authors (including current faculty members, post-docs, graduate students, academic staff) to make their publications free to all readers immediately upon publication.

The purpose of the BRII program is to foster broad public access to the work of Berkeley scholars by encouraging the Berkeley community to take advantage of open access (OA) publishing opportunities--including OA journals and journal articles, scholarly books (called “monographs”) and book chapters.

The BRII program encourages applicants from all disciplines and departments. Graduate students and assistant faculty are also encouraged to apply!

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Be A Scientist looking for volunteer mentors

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Be A Scientist looking for volunteer mentors

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Help seventh graders find their inner scientist:

It's not too late to sign up for the next session of Be A Scientist!

Be A scientist is a mentoring program in which all 7th graders in the Berkeley Unified School District get to do an experiment of their own design supported by a STEM mentor from UC Berkeley.  It's fun, important and rewarding for all.

Some details:

What:  each mentor works with a group of 4-5 students for six weekly 90-minute sessions

When:  Thursdays or Fridays between October 16 and Dec 5.  (no meetings weeks of Halloween and Thanksgiving)

Where:  King Middle School (near Rose and MLK streets in Berkeley)

Support:  Requires only one zoom training session in preparation - otherwise your role is to show up and work with the students.  Program staff provide classroom support and all materials.

Contact Betsy Mitchell (betsyjm@berkeley.edu) or Darlene Yan (basprogram@crscience.org) if you have any questions.

Sign up today and join us!

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Dates for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 GSI Teaching Conference

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Dates for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 GSI Teaching Conference

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The GSI Teaching Conference for First-Time GSIs, a campus-wide requirement of the Graduate Council, is always held on the Friday before classes begin, both in the fall and in the spring.

The spring 2026 conference date is Friday, January 16, 2026; the fall 2026 conference date is Friday, August 21, 2026.

First-time GSIs must be back on campus in person for the teaching conference.

Their start date, as indicated in their appointment letters, is not the first day of teaching but rather the first day of the semester, which is always a day or a couple of days before the teaching conference. For example, the GSI start date for spring is January 13, 2026; for fall 2026, it is August 19.

Please let any first-time GSI you are considering appointing for the spring semester know that they need to make their travel plans to be back on campus in person for the teaching conference on January 16, 2026.

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Assistant Dean for Professional Development

Director, GSI Teaching & Resource Center

Graduate Division

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Volunteer Teaching Opportunity: Intro Geology with Lab Course at Mount Tamalpais College

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Volunteer Teaching Opportunity: Intro Geology with Lab Course at Mount Tamalpais College

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Mount Tamalpais College (MTC) is an independent liberal arts college dedicated to serving incarcerated students at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.

We are currently recruiting volunteer co-instructors and study group leaders to teach an Intro Geology with lab course in the Summer 2026 semester (May 5 - August 19).

The commitment is once per week instruction at San Quentin on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday from 5:15 pm to 8pm from May 5 to August 19.

Co-instructors must have or are currently pursuing an advanced degree (ideally a master's or doctoral degree) and teaching experience.

Please find out more information and apply using this application link and share this opportunity with your network!

If you have more questions, you can attend an upcoming virtual info session or email to Zaw Htet, Math & Science Program Director, at zhtet@mttamcollege.edu

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DSP Graduate Student Assistant Position

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DSP Graduate Student Assistant Position

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The Disabled Students' Program is recruiting a paid graduate student position for our Autism Services program.

This is such a neat opportunity to support our community and empower autistic students on campus!

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Position: Autism Program Graduate Student Assistant

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to facilitate weekly community activities that promote social engagement for UCB students who identify on the AutismSpectrum. The ideal candidate is a graduate school student participating in a relevant field of study with experience working with autistic community members. The candidate should be available for the remainder of the 2025-2026 academic year.

At this time, we are unable to accept inquiries from undergraduate students.

Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Meet with students to develop skills in the following areas: transition skills, self-advocacy, time management, organization, goal setting, study strategies, community engagement, and social competence

Plan and implement regular community activities for students to provide opportunities for social engagement

Schedule and attend a weekly lunch or dinner with students to establish a sense of community and  build upon social skill sets

Offer supportive resources to students and make referrals when necessary

Keep accurate and confidential records

Research and create materials to market the program

Meet with supervisor or program lead on a weekly basis to discuss program development and student updates

We are seeking an individual who can commit to between 12-15 hours per week. The position will be posted on Handshake under the title: Autism Program Graduate Assistant Position, but interested candidates may reach out to me with a resume and cover letter.

For more information, please contact me directly at ccastleman@berkeley.edu.

Thank you for your assistance!

Kind regards,

Courtney Castleman Bucher, M.A.

Disability Specialist - Autism
Disabled Students' Program

University of California, Berkeley

260 Cesar E. Chavez Student Center

Berkeley, CA 94720-4260

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DSP offers a wide range of services for students with disabilities. These services are individually designed based on an individualized assessment coordinated by your DSP Specialist. Each Auxiliary Services unit is dedicated to assisting you in implementing specific accommodations based on your disability documentation.

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MyShake is an earthquake safety app that was developed by researchers at UC Berkeley (EPS dept.). The app detects early seismic activity and can send a warning alert up to 2 minutes before you feel shaking from a major earthquake. Read more about the science and data tools and download the app following the link above.

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MyShake is a free app for Android phones that has the ability to recognize earthquake shaking using the sensors in every smartphone. The app runs "silently" in the background on your phone using very little power - just like the step-tracking fitness apps.

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Expanding Your Horizons April 4th 2026 Planning Committee Recruitment

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Expanding Your Horizons April 4th 2026 Planning Committee Recruitment

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EYH wants you! EYH plans and implements a daylong conference, which serves to introduce middle school girls, and non-binary and gender non-conforming youth to career opportunities in mathematics, science, engineering, computer science, and technology. Between 5th and 8th grade, the percentage of girls interested in STEM falls from 50% to 20%. EYH strives to provide these students with role models already involved in STEM careers.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic graduate students or post-docs to join our planning committee! We particularly value women and non-binary volunteers, and those that come from a variety of life experiences and backgrounds, though all are welcome to volunteer. We have multiple committees to be involved in: finance, logistics, finance, recruitment/materials, workshops, and registration. The PC meets once a month and workload can vary. Every member of the planning committee plays an essential part in ensuring a smooth and successful conference, scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026.

We will be hosting a planning committee recruitment meeting on Tuesday, September 16th from 12-1 pm in Barker 430.

Feel free to contact me (giselle_uribe@berkeley.edu) with any questions or concerns and we hope to see you at our welcome meeting!

Thank you!

Giselle Uribe & Anna Trzcinski

EYH co-chairs

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Hello members of the ESPM community,

The ESPM Field Safety Committee is excited to announce the launch of our pilot Field Safety Gear Sharing Program this September! The gear sharing program will provide equipment such as Garmin inReach communication devices, first aid kits, safety vests and glasses, UC branded car magnets, dry bags, and heat safety gear at no cost.

After conducting the 2024 Field Safety Surveys across RCNR and IB, ESPM’s Field Safety Committee identified an unaddressed need in trainings, resources, and safety equipment. The Field Safety Committee is currently addressing the desire for more information through providing resources online and hosting trainings each semester. We are addressing the need for more physical supplies and resources through this gear sharing program, which we hope helps all members of the ESPM community feel safer on field projects and promotes a culture of thinking ahead and going into the field better prepared.

Applications for our academic year loaning period (September - March) are open NOW! We have limited supplies for the pilot stage of the program, so applications submitted before September 13th, 2025 will be ranked in accordance with program priorities, and additional applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All members of the RCNR community (students, staff, and faculty) are eligible and encouraged to apply! You can find more information at the Gear Sharing Program website.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the loan program, please contact Mel Baldino (melbaldino@berkeley.edu).

We look forward to providing our community with the gear that they need to ensure they are safe in the field!

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Your voice can become part of a fluxART composition!

Inspired by the carbon cycle, “En Masse” is an electroacoustic composition for 12-voice choir and percussion, weaving together ecosystem science, data and personal reflection, created by artist/composer Sara Bouchard and collaborator Chris Gough (https://fluxnetart.github.io/Sara), as part of a pilot FLUXNET artists in residence program, coordinated here in ESPM and supported by the NSF.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in this questionnaire and Sara will weave your responses in the choir’s libretto.

Questionnaire: https://tinyurl.com/5dhyedyy

Thank you for your help shaping this unique musical work with diverse perspectives!

All are welcome, please share widely with colleagues, friends etc.

Warmly,

Maoya Bassiouni

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Sara Bouchard (Richmond, VA) is working with experimental flux sites at the Rice Rivers Center and the University of Michigan Biological Station and collaborating with Chris Gough, Professor of Biology at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Golden Gate National Area Recreation Internship with Environment for the Americas

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Golden Gate National Area Recreation Internship with Environment for the Americas

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The Environment for the Americas offer intern opportunities to college students, recent graduates, individuals between the ages of 18 and 30, and veterans up to age 35.

We partner with several federal agencies to place participants in experiences at national parks, national forests, protected land areas, and military installations.

Find many positions available throughout America using our link above!

Stephanie Darden

Recruitment & Internship Lead

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EFTA Internships Landing Page - Environment for the Americas

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Internships Did you miss our last webinar? No problem! You can now watch them on our YouTube channel. Get valuable insights, tips, and essential information for your application process. Go to YouTube and catch up on what you missed:General Information about InternshipsMeet the Interns -...

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Sagehen Creek Field Station is a living laboratory dedicated to advancing research, education, and stewardship in the Sierra Nevada.

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Outdoor Education Mentorship Opportunity Program Fall2025/Spring 2026

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Outdoor Education Mentorship Opportunity Program Fall2025/Spring 2026

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Sagehen Creek Field Station is pleased to announce a new science mentorship opportunity for UC Berkeley students and researchers. Join the Sagehen Outdoor Education Program (SOEP) to lead hands-on lessons for 5th-grade students in a dynamic outdoor classroom just outside Truckee, CA. You'll get to work with professional environmental educators from SWEP (Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships) and TINS (Tahoe Institute for Natural Science) during the program.

Expectations: Attend two 1-hour planning/training sessions. Teach 2–3 outdoor science lessons per day (groups of 10–15 students)

Compensation: Receive a stipend to support travel, meals, and your time. On-site housing provided.

Program Dates:

Fall 2025: Sept 15, 16, 18, 19, 22–24 OR Sept 25, 29, 30, Oct 1, 2, 6, 13

Spring 2026: May 26–28, June 1–4

This is a unique opportunity to step outside the classroom and into the field — to teach, learn, and grow alongside professional mentors and local youth in a real-world educational setting.

Please sign up with your availability

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The Center for Financial Wellness is continuing to offer virtual appointments for 1:1 financial coaching to students. If you’re working with students who could benefit from support with budgeting, credit, saving, or financial planning, we’d love for you to refer them our way.

Students can schedule an appointment here:
https://financialwellness.as.me/schedule/c15f531b/appointment/67779887

To stay updated on our services, resources, and upcoming workshops, students can also sign up for our newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/berkeley/berkeley-center-for-financial-wellness-signup

Best wishes,

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 Popping the Science Bubble, looking for volunteers and speakers

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 Popping the Science Bubble, looking for volunteers and speakers

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Hi everyone,

We are Popping the Science Bubble, a team of graduate students that organize a monthly public scientific seminar series held at the Berkeley Public Library. Popping the Science Bubble is an opportunity for scientific discussion between graduate students and postdocs at UC Berkeley and local Berkeley/Oakland residents. We aim to create direct communication between scientists and the broader public in order to demystify commonly misunderstood topics and build connections between Berkeley researchers and the greater local community.

We are recruiting graduate and postdoc presenters for the summer and upcoming academic year! Presenters are encouraged to talk about their own research, but we also host presentations that describe interesting findings and perspectives of a field. Each presenter is asked to prepare 15 minutes of their desired material with two presenters per seminar.

If you would be interested in presenting, please fill out the Popping the Science Bubble speaker form to give us a general sense of your field of interest and availability. If you have recommendations for speakers or know others who would be interested, please share this email or email poppingthesciencebubble@berkeley.edu and feel free to contact us with any questions.

Thank you, and all the best,

Kailin and Daniel

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As the immigration landscape is changing rapidly, we want you to be aware of the different communications being sent out to our international students and scholars. If you would like to be added to any of our ongoing listservs in order to stay abreast of the latest updates and changes, you can do so via the links below:

BIO International Student Updates - Listserv for information for UC Berkeley staff that work with international students

Department Admins - Listserv for information for UC Berkeley staff that work with international scholars and employees

Critical Updates for SEVIS-Active Students - Essential immigration information and events sent out to international students in F & J visa status. (Leave the Campus ID field blank)

BIO Bulletin - Weekly international student bulletin with announcements and event relevant to that population. (Leave the Campus ID and Visa Type fields blank)

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UCOP has released tax workshops for postdocs and grad students, published by Ernst and Young.

For international students, BIO has additional information available on their website.

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Cybersecurity Alert: Mandatory Software Updates for University-Owned Devices

To protect against cyberattacks and ransomware, all university-owned computers (including grant-funded devices) must install mandatory security updates. Stay compliant and safeguard campus data!
🔗 More info on Berkeley Security Software

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The Berkeley Support Portal is a one-stop hub to find resources for mental health, financial aid, legal support, food security, and more. If you or someone you know needs support, start here.
🔗 Visit the Support Portal

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Gold Folder: Mental Health Support for Students

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Gold Folder: Mental Health Support for Students

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The Gold Folder is a resource for faculty and staff to identify, support, and refer students who may be struggling with mental health concerns. It provides guidelines, campus resources, and crisis contacts.

🔗 Access the Gold Folder

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Know Your Rights If Approached by ICE

This "Know Your Rights" card provides crucial information on what to do if approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Keep this PDF handy for quick access to legal protections and guidance.
🔗 Download the card here

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Know Your Rights: Federal Immigration Information

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Know Your Rights: Federal Immigration Information

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Stay informed about federal immigration policies and how they may affect university employees. The University of California provides essential guidance and FAQs on possible federal immigration enforcement.
🔗 Read more here

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The Graduate Certificate of Food Systems is a multi-disciplinary food and farm systems study that prepares Masters and Doctoral students to think critically about the factors that affect food production, distribution, and consumption. Currently, 13 graduate schools are represented in the Certificate.

This year, we're completing the first comprehensive assessment of the Certificate since its launch in 2019. As a part of this assessment, we are revising how we collect demographic data on the students who apply and complete it to understand how diverse and inclusive the Certificate is. We want to ask similar questions about demographic data as our graduate departments/schools across campus so we have comparatives and can adjust our programming and outreach.

If you have nay insight and would like to meet, please book here: BCal

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Volunteers Needed for Bird Biodiversity and Oak Project in SF

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Volunteers Needed for Bird Biodiversity and Oak Project in SF

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We need volunteers to help survey birds in San Francisco’s urban oak woodlands! This project explores how native oaks and non-native street trees support avian biodiversity, with data collected via eBird. Volunteers will conduct point counts during Spring, Fall, and Winter of 2025 from sunrise to three hours post-sunrise. Your contributions will help inform urban forestry decisions—and you'll be acknowledged in any resulting publications! Interested? Join us in the field and make a difference for urban biodiversity!

Refer to the flyer to learn more and get in contact!

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The housing portal is now open for graduate housing applications for the 2025-26 school year. Applying early is key as it’s a first-come, first-served process. Applicants will hear back within five to seven business days.

Students can apply through the UC Berkeley Housing Portal. They can explore all campus graduate housing options at housing.berkeley.edu/graduate or reach out to our housing team with questions at graduatestudenthousing@berkeley.edu.

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Come check out Mulford Gallery- see some of the interesting work being done by your colleagues in the Department!

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Call for Research Participation: Help Shape Science Communication Through Podcasts!

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Call for Research Participation: Help Shape Science Communication Through Podcasts!

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Are you passionate about making your research accessible and engaging to a broader audience? Join our 1-hour interview study to help shape how podcasts communicate academic research!

We are looking for researchers from diverse academic fields to share their expertise and experiences. By participating, you'll contribute to advancing science communication and fostering connections between academia and the public.

As a participant, you will:

Provide and explain a recently published paper you’ve authored.

Participate in a session where you’ll listen to a science podcast of your field and share feedback.

Help us understand how podcasts can make research more accessible to broader audiences inside and outside of the academic community.

Eligibility Criteria:

You are a researcher (ie. professor, PhD student, post-doc, visiting scholar) in the UC Berkeley community

You have authored a research paper in a leadership role (e.g., first author or co-first author).

The paper is written for an academic audience and contains technical jargon relevant to your field.

It is not your most well-known or widely cited paper.

The paper was published recently and is publicly accessible.

If you’re interested, please complete this short screening survey.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to our research! If your have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at connieqgu@berkeley.edu, and dan_hickey@berkeley.edu.

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Position for Hire - Giant Sequoia Forest Fellowship at SRL

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Position for Hire - Giant Sequoia Forest Fellowship at SRL

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Save the Redwoods League is hiring two (2) Giant Sequoia Forest Fellow based in the Southern Sierra Nevada. These are Two (2) year full-time positions hosted through Save the Redwoods League. This position is well suited for early career foresters and natural resource professionals and offers the following:

Compensation and Benefits

35-hour work week at $27.50/hour (annualized $50,000). Opportunity for overtime during the field season.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, three weeks of vacation annually plus paid holidays.

Receive mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a desired start date this spring.

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New Year, New Semester, New You: Partner with the SLC Strategic Learning Program

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New Year, New Semester, New You: Partner with the SLC Strategic Learning Program

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Welcome back to campus! We hope your break was both restful and rejuvenating.

As we embark on a new year and semester, it’s the perfect time to embrace fresh habits and strategies for success. Let us be your partner in making this semester your best yet!

At the SLC Strategic Learning Program, we’re here to support you in setting meaningful goals and building routines that will help you reach your full potential.

Get started on setting new habits to manage your time by attending our “It’s Your Time: Reconnect With Your Most Precious Resource” workshop this week! RSVP for our upcoming workshop times at bit.ly/slp-tmw!

Prefer a personalized approach? Our Academic Coaching service offers one-to-one support as you create actionable goals and optimize your learning experience. Sign up to attend an upcoming Academic Coaching Orientation and learn more about how working with an SLP Academic Coach can bolster your learning skills and strategies to kick off the semester strong! RSVP for one of our upcoming Orientation times at bit.ly/slp-ac.

Finally, keep up-to-date with our services this semester and beyond by signing up for SLP’s Mailing List at bit.ly/slp-mailing! Once you sign up, you’ll be the first to know about updates and new service launches from our program.

We’re excited to welcome you back and look forward to supporting you on this journey. Here’s to a fantastic semester ahead!

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Become an Effective Mentor: Spring 2025 Course for Graduate Students

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Become an Effective Mentor: Spring 2025 Course for Graduate Students

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GSPDP 301: Effective Mentoring in Higher Education

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:00 p.m., 309 Sproul Hall

Instructors: Sabrina Soracco and Linda von Hoene

GSPDP 301: Effective Mentoring in Higher Education, assists graduate students in developing the skills they need to be effective mentors in higher education, from creating mentoring plans and guiding students in skill development, to evaluating mentoring and writing a statement of mentoring philosophy. The course also enables graduate students to work effectively within the context of a mentoring relationship with their faculty advisers, and prepares students for the mentoring they will do in future academic and non-academic careers. The course consists of readings, face-to-face and online discussion, short assignments, and an applied component of mentoring.

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Exciting new UC wide class for emotional resilience & climate

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Exciting new UC wide class for emotional resilience & climate

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Do you feel anxious about the future? We are living in the polycrisis– dealing with climate change and other global stressors.  Young adults today need a new set of skills for living a life with stress resilience, purpose, and joy.  We created a special UC-wide class on "Climate Resilience" ‘with a distress-to-action’ model across eight UC campuses for the Spring 2024 quarter, and will now be offering it at all 10 UC Campuses in 2025, including UC Berkeley,

This class has a unique hybrid design, where you watch short lecture videos of world leaders before class, and also attend an in-person class, in which you will join a small group led by an expert mindfulness teacher. These small group sessions are designed to build shared learning skills, process climate-change-related distress in a safe space, and build social support and community collaboration on individual and collective action, culminating in class climate projects.

Register now for Personal & Community Resilience for the Changing Climate (LS 198 006 - SEM 006) with David Presti. Details here.

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Berkeley International Office: Information for Returning Students

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Berkeley International Office: Information for Returning Students

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Please take time to review the following message from BIO, sent to our F-1 and J-1 Returning Students regarding BIO’s winter break closure period, emergency contacts, and advice in anticipation of the transition to a new presidential administration in January 2025. Our Immigration Policy Changes FAQ will be updated as clear policy information becomes available in the new year. BIO will continue to support our international students, scholars, employees and our campus community in 2025 through the changes and challenges of the new year, and years to come.

For those of you who work with multiple international populations- BIO also sent messages to our International Visiting Scholars and Employees.

See our Contact Us page for service options and hours

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Berkeley International Office: Information for New Students

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Berkeley International Office: Information for New Students

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Please take time to review the following message from BIO, sent to our F-1 and J-1 New Students regarding BIO’s winter break closure period, emergency contacts, and advice in anticipation of the transition to a new presidential administration in January 2025. Our Immigration Policy Changes FAQ will be updated as clear policy information becomes available in the new year. BIO will continue to support our international students, scholars, employees and our campus community in 2025 through the changes and challenges of the new year, and years to come.

For those of you who work with multiple international populations- BIO also sent messages to our International Visiting Scholars and Employees.

See our Contact Us page for service options and hours.

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OP-ED: Addressing New York City’s Flooding Crisis (Written by  ESPM grad Matthew Moulton!)

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OP-ED: Addressing New York City’s Flooding Crisis (Written by  ESPM grad Matthew Moulton!)

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Check out ESPM graduate student Matthew Molton's compelling OP-ED on "Addressing New York City’s Flooding Crisis" in Amsterdam News. Dive into his insightful analysis and learn about the urgent actions needed to tackle this pressing environmental challenge.

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The Provost’s Teaching for Equity & Inclusion Faculty Course

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The Provost’s Teaching for Equity & Inclusion Faculty Course

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The Center for Teaching & Learning and the Division of Equity & Inclusion to encourages you to apply for a new program focused on community building and inclusive teaching.

The Provost’s Teaching for Equity & Inclusion faculty course is designed to raise awareness of potential inequities both faculty and students face when engaged in the process of teaching and learning. This opportunity feels timely not just for our campus community but for the national dialogue around diversity and people’s sense of belonging both in and out of the classroom.

If you would like to participate, please complete the following application. It will take you ~30 minutes to complete. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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Informatics and GIS Program New- Training

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Graduate students and postdocs in the ESPM department can consider using the University’s Experimental Social Science Lab (“Xlab”) for conducting experiments or studies and/or to otherwise take advantage of the research resources that we can offer. To learn more about the services that we provide, please see: https://xlab.berkeley.edu/research/overview.html

Below is a short summary of the resources available to you through the Xlab:

A diverse and active participant pool of over 10,000 subjects

Grants available for up to $10,000 (see details here: https://xlab.berkeley.edu/research/grantapplication.html)

Lab staff that will help you handle recruitment, participant payments, address technical issues, and otherwise make the process of conducting in-person, online or mobile studies smooth for you

Auditing services will help you audit your research data, analyses and paper to ensure there are no mistakes in your work.

A thriving research community of behavioral seminars, lunches, and so on that you are welcome to attend (see a short list here: https://xlab.berkeley.edu/research/community.html)

Our in-person facility which consists of 36 laptops partitioned to individual stations is open. Also, we are actively continuing to run online surveys and virtual studies using Zoom (see details here https://xlab.berkeley.edu/research/studytypes.html).

Attached a flyer so that you can learn more about the Xlab. For more information visit xlab.berkeley.edu or watch our short video.

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Seminar Opportunity: Popping the Science Bubble

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Seminar Opportunity: Popping the Science Bubble

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Popping the Science Bubble, a team of graduate students that organize a monthly public scientific seminar series held at the Berkeley Public Library. Popping the Science Bubble is an opportunity for scientific discussion between graduate students and postdocs at UC Berkeley and local Berkeley/Oakland residents. We aim to create direct communication between scientists and the broader public in order to demystify commonly misunderstood topics and build connections between Berkeley researchers and the greater local community.

We are recruiting graduate and postdoc presenters for the upcoming academic year! Presenters are encouraged to talk about their own research, but we also host presentations that describe interesting findings and perspectives of a field. Each presenter is asked to prepare 15 minutes of their desired material with two presenters per seminar.

If you would be interested in presenting, please fill out the Popping the Science Bubble speaker form to give us a general sense of your field of interest and availability. If you have recommendations for speakers or know others who would be interested, please share this email or email poppingthesciencebubble@berkeley.edu and feel free to contact us with any questions.

We are currently looking for graduate students who would be interested in joining our organizing team. Some of the logistical responsibilities include recruiting speakers, corresponding with the library regarding upcoming seminars, updating our website/social media, and sending out emails. Details are in this google doc. We meet a couple of times per year to discuss ways in which we can reach broader audiences, make talks more accessible to a general audience, and encourage conversation between scientists and the public.

If you are interested in participating please send us the following information to our email at poppingthesciencebubble@berkeley.edu:

Name, year and how many years left in your program, and department

A short description of your motivation for joining the Popping the Science Bubble team

No prior experience is needed, just a passion for sharing science with the public and the ability to work on a team!

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Show gratitude toward a member of the ESPM community who has supported you or announce feats you would like to share with the wider community!

Fill out the form to give Appreciation, Applause and Acknowledgement: https://forms.gle/E4ZUsy91EgkoZZn4A

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ESPM Department Appreciation, Applause and Acknowledgement Form 

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Critical Pacific Islands Studies Collective (CPISC) is starting a low-commitment learning community which aims to explore different topics related to Oceania and their communities. Our goal is to raise awareness and foster discussion on key issues such as environmental justice, de/militarization, de/colonialism, Indigenous cultural preservation, and more. You can participate whether you are a faculty member, graduate student, or undergrad! (And please feel free to share this information with your students and other folks at Berkeley)!

Through a diverse range of media- including academic articles, books, documentaries, art, music, guest speakers, and more-we aim to create an inclusive space for reading, learning, discussion, and advocacy around the Pacific region's most vital concerns.

If you are interested in joining or learning more, please fill out this interest form: https://forms.gle/9k6JxR3NGgdBQ5Uo6

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A group working at UHS over the past three years to develop a mobile crisis response team - it's a group of mental health clinicians and EMTs who can respond to campus community members in distress (they are separate from police and have their own dispatch number that isn't routed through UCPD). It's finally launching now! Initially, the hours are 12pm-10pm on weekdays, but as more clinicians are hired, the goal is for the team to be 24/7.

Thank you the committee and ESPM's Lucy Andrews, especially, for getting this team activated!

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Greetings Graduate Students!

The Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) welcomes you to Cal!

We are the campus community center committed to fostering an experience of inclusion and belonging at UC Berkeley for the campus LGBTQ+ and women’s communities. We serve all genders and sexualities by providing programs, education, advocacy, and other resources. We also are committed to eliminating sexual & dating violence, hate crimes, and bias incidents across all genders and sexualities.

We host events, provide internships, a community space, and resources. Feel free to reach out to GenEq Staff!

We hope to support you in getting connected, feeling included, and thriving while here at UC Berkeley. Come visit us and let’s start you on your journey - we’re excited to have you be a part of the GenEq Community!

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Centers for Educational Justice & Community Engagement