Allison Mazur has accepted an offer as a postdoctoral research fellow with the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Allison will be working with Dr. Zoë Peterson, Director of the Kinsey Institute Sexual Assault Research Initiative, on sexual violence prevention research.
In early April, Lindsay Miller participated in the Consortium of Social Science Association (COSSA) Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the importance of social and behavioral science research. This two-day event involved training for advocates from across the country to engage with policymakers, and a day of meetings on Capitol Hill with congressional offices. In total, Lindsay met with five Senate and House offices representing California. In these meetings, she described the importance of federal support of social and behavioral science research and of using social science to inform federal policy. UCSB is one of COSSA’s member organizations, and all UCSB students are invited to attend future Advocacy Days. Please feel free to contact lindsaymiller@ucsb.edu if you are interested in learning more.
Ph.D. student Lindsay Miller has been featured in a Pacific Crest Trail Association blog post titled: Exploring the PCT CREST Project: A Journey with Lindsay Miller
Lindsay Miller was recently selected from a large number of competitive applicants to participate in 'The Next STEP - Summer School on Theories in Environmental Psychology,' which will take place in June 2024 at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. This weeklong program will bring together 45 PhD students in the field of environmental psychology and related sciences to help bridge the gap between environmental psychology theory and practical applications. Through this program, Lindsay will attend workshops and guest lectures from prominent experts in the field, while simultaneously helping to develop a sustainable intervention plan for a sponsoring business. For more details: https://www.rug.nl/education/summer-winter-schools/the-next-step/?lang=en
Ronald E. Rice has received a 2024 UCSB Faculty Senate Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award. This award recognizes sustained and exemplary contributions in mentoring graduate students, both during their time at UCSB as well as in their subsequent careers.
Michelle Fredrich has received a 2024 UCSB Staff Citation for Excellence Award. This award acknowledges and celebrates outstanding achievements and meritorious service of career staff. Only ten awards are made per year for the entire campus.
This is an open, interdisciplinary search for a Unit 18 Lecturer in Labor Studies. The Minor in Labor Studies is administered by the History Department and interdisciplinary in scope. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines in the Humanities, Social Sciences and related fields are welcome. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as
appropriate to the position.
The Minor incorporates a variety of courses in in the Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as an internship that prepares students for various careers as well as advanced graduate study. Further information regarding the minor and course requirements can be found at https://www.history.ucsb.edu/undergraduate/labor-studies-minor/
The UCSB Communication Alumni Council Virtual Career Series via Zoom features UCSB Communication Alumni. We wanted to create an additional way for students to connect with alumni and learn about the many job opportunities available for comm majors. Our alumni work in a variety of industries - from media and PR to legal, real estate, entertainment, hospitality, sports, and more. We have programmed these free Zoom sessions to be informal and interactive. The speaker will spend about 10-15 minutes sharing their career journey and discuss job opportunities in their industry. We will then open it up to a Q&A where you can ask your questions about career, networking, job opportunities, etc. Also, we welcome feedback on future sessions you'd like to see as part of this series so bring your questions and ideas to the session! See https://www.comm.ucsb.edu/alumni/involvement/resources for more information.
Wednesday, April 10, 6:00 - 7:00 pm PT:
Kendra Miller, based in San Diego, CA, US, is currently a Sr. Brand Manager, International and Specialty at Sun Bum, bringing experience from previous roles at Sun Bum and Golden State Warriors. Kendra Miller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Sports Management Minor @ University of California, Santa Barbara. With a robust skill set that includes Event Planning, Public Relations, Advertising, Social Media, Facebook and more, Kendra Miller contributes valuable insights to the industry.
Click here to register for free and receive the invitation link.
Tamara Afifi, department chair, and Cynthia Stohl, distinguished professor, have been honored for career-long contributions to their field.
Save the date! The 17th Annual Communication Career Day 2024 is Saturday, April 20, Corwin Pavillion, 1-3:30 pm
Students: please register here (tba).
This year’s theme is Hitting Your Stride
1:00 Welcome and Introductions
1:10 Alumni Panel - Hitting Your Stride (tba)
1:30 Alumni/Student Networking Commences
3:30 Closing Remarks
3:40 Alumni Only Reception with Faculty and Grad Students (Food & Beverages provided)
For more information, click here.