UCLA Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Announcements

The UCLA Samueli School of Engineering continues to partner with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) to offer free, confidential, brief support for students within the School of Engineering. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Support Services Click here for the flyer – Engineering & CAPS Free, confidential, brief support for students within the School of Engineering will be offered via Zoom or in person. To schedule: Call the CAPS Front Desk (310) 825-0768 and indicate Engineering Satellite  Weeks 5 -10 Wednesdays 10-12 pm Zoom Meeting ID:  975 0774 4878 Passcode: 327050 Virtual Only Fridays 1-3pm Zoom Meeting ID: 975 0774 4878 Passcode: 327050 OR In-Person at Boelter Hall, 6288-G Additional Wellness Support: CAPS Training and Support Groups  – Relaxation, Time Management, Problem-solving, Academic Success, Anxiety, etc. The RISE Center A wellness hub for all students, faculty, and staff who want to find encouragement through mindfulness a...

“The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge (SLA GC) seeks passionate, innovative and highly motivated graduate students to work with UCLA faculty mentors in partnership with external partners to discover and co-develop sustainable interventions that center on improving equity, diversity and inclusion in the Los Angeles region. [Please see attached.]   “The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Fellows Program is intended to support UCLA graduate students from  any discipline  whose research and scholarly activities are focused on advancing equity, access and justice as it relates to urban sustainability in the L.A. region, and expanding SLA GC’s work with external partners.   “Applications from  any scholarly field are welcome , including, but not limited to Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Policy, Engineering, Life Sciences, Geography and Physical Sciences, as long as the applicant’s research and scholarly activities are focused o...

Self-Editing Strategies for Non-Native Speakers of English on May 3rd This workshop will provide concrete strategies and online tools to enable non-native speakers of English to improve their writing and editing process, check grammatical issues, make appropriate vocabulary choices and approach issues like article and preposition usage in their own writing projects. Tuesday, May 3rd, 5:15 - 6:45 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1004904 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please see our appointment page for more information:  https://gwc.gsrc. ucla.edu/Appointments    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.

  FGGSC Spring Quarter Week 4: Summer Funding Opportunity for Graduate Students The UCLA McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded program designed to prepare low-income, first-generation college undergraduate students for graduate study.  Please see the following information about applying to positions as a  Graduate Mentor  and/or  GRE Tutor  under the supervision of the Program Director and the Assistant Director.  https://www.aap.ucla.edu/ programs/mcnair-research- scholars/ If you haven't already, please sign up for  weekly First-Gen Newsletter  to learn about resources on campus!

Dear Graduate Student Community, Would you like to learn more about mindfulness in supporting writing? If so, we will be offering workshops and retreats to cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please see the details below. Mindfulness in Support of Writing on April 26th In this workshop, we will discuss basic concepts and tools of mindfulness and how they may be used to support the writing process. Tuesday, April 26, 5:15 - 6:15 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1009836 Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (Online) The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom. 1) ...

This workshop introduces the genres of public speaking in academia, ranging from teaching lectures to conference papers to job talks. The workshop includes suggested strategies as well as hands-on practice. Thursday, April 28th, 5:15 - 6:45 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1004882 GWC Writing Appointments If you would like to schedule a free one-on-one writing appointment with a writing consultant, please see our appointment page for more information:  https://gwc.gsrc. ucla.edu/Appointments    Please note: only UCLA graduate students are eligible for writing appointments.

The   UCLA Financial Wellness Program   enthusiastically   seeks to hire two paid Graduate/Professional Consultants to join our team for the Summer-Spring 22-23 academic year.   Pay is $24/hour for ~ 10 hours/week . Start date for training is  6/22/22 .  Applications are due  May 6 th  and can be found here:  www.tinyurl.com/APPLYFWPGRAD  . A resume sent to the Program Director, Sara Potter-Gittelson,   spotter@saonet.ucla.edu  is also strongly encouraged. All details and fliers below/attached. Please share with interested candidates!

Dear Graduate Student Community, Would you like to learn more about mindfulness in supporting writing? If so, we will be offering workshops and retreats to cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please see the details below. Mindfulness in Support of Writing on April 26th In this workshop, we will discuss basic concepts and tools of mindfulness and how they may be used to support the writing process. Tuesday , April 26, 5:15 - 6:15 PM RSVP on Handshake to receive an invitation:  https://ucla. joinhandshake.com/edu/events/ 1009836 Mindful Writing Retreat Sessions (Online) The mindful writing retreat will integrate simple techniques from mindfulness to support the writing process and cultivate an approach to writing that fosters balance, self-care, and well-being. Please bring a current writing project because much of the retreat time will be allocated for writing. All sessions will be conducted remotely via zoom. 1) Friday, April 29th, 10:0...

Application portal:   https://ucla.infoready4.com/# competitionDetail/1867269 Deadline:  May 3, 2022   UCLA is able to nominate up to FOUR recent or upcoming Ph.D. recipients to compete for an interdisciplinary postdoctoral opportunity offered through the  Schmidt Science Fellows program . This program is guided by the understanding that, in order to address the most pressing challenges and improve lives, scientists need to draw from across numerous disciplines, using a broad view to apply new techniques. The aim of the program is to develop scientific leaders who have the interdisciplinary skills and perspectives needed to accelerate the discovery of solutions to the most pressing contemporary issues.   This is a unique postdoctoral program that includes: The opportunity to undertake full-time postdoctoral study for 12-24 months in a world-leading laboratory in a field different from the applicant's existing area of expertise with a stipend of $100,000 per year...

      Professional Development Events for Graduate Students & Postdoctoral Scholars April 18 to April 29, 2022 (Weeks 4 and 5) In this email:  Calendar of Professional Development Workshops & Events Wed, April 20 Career Conversation Series -  The Career Pivot: Tools and strategies to successfully change career paths for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars Thurs, April 21 -  "What Do I Do with My Hands?" Networking at Conferences for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars   (In-person; registration now open!) 1:1 Virtual Appointments with Graduate Career Consultants Upcoming Workshop and Events  Tues, May 3 -  How to Make the Most of an Informational Interview for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars   (Registration opens 04/19 on Handshake) Save the Date!  Week 7 (May 9 - 13):  STEM Alumni Informational Interview Series (Schedule To Be Announced) Save the Date!  Week 8 (May 15 - 2...