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GradLink January 2023 Issue
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Professional Development Resource Fair
GradPathway's Institute for Professional Development Graduate Studies Grad Student & Postdoc Professional Development Resource Fair Wednesday Jan. 25 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Graduate Center at Walker Hall

All UC Davis graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to the annual GradPathways Institute Professional Development Fair:
Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Graduate Center @ Walker Hall

The Resource Fair will offer free professional headshot photos, raffle prizes, free swag, boxed lunches (for those who register in advance), and resources from more than two dozen vendors - all in one place!  Learn more or register.

Grad Slam 2023 with illustration of a standing microphone.

Grad Slam: Perfection Not a Prerequisite

It’s often been said that the journey is more important than the destination—which is why for the 2023 UC Grad Slam season, UC Davis Graduate Studies is offering a more robust training schedule to help graduate students make the most out of this UC-wide competition. For the first time in the 2023 season, UC Davis Graduate Studies is offering a series of practice sessions starting in January. Read more.
Sophia Simon smiles at camera. She has long dark brown hair and is wearing a cream-colored, cable-knit sweater

UC Davis Grad Student Selected for Prestigious International Fellowship 

UC Davis student Sophia Simon, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in ecology, has received a Quad Fellowship. She is part of the Fellowship’s first cohort of 100 exceptional science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduate students. Simon is a theoretical ecologist passionate about conducting research that meets the needs of communities. Read more.
Headshot of Muhammad Haroon smiling at camera, wearing glasses and a navy blue t-shirt.

How Social Media Algorithms Can Foster Political Radicalization

A new study from UC Davis led by Ph.D. student Muhammad Haroon suggests that artificial intelligence recommendation algorithms on sites like YouTube and TikTok can play a role in political radicalization. Haroon talks about this research in a recent episode of UC Davis Podcast's The BackdropRead more or listen.
TJ and Valeta Rodgers smiling at camera with a vineyard behind them. TJ is wearing glasses and a blue and white stripped, button-down shirt. Valeta is wearing an American flag themed shirt.

The Perfect Blend

Creating the perfect blend of wine is a goal winemakers are always striving to obtain. But, when it comes to finding the perfect blend for advancing winemaking innovation, American entrepreneur T.J. Rodgers and his wife, Valeta, have found the answer—funding an interdisciplinary graduate fellowship in UC Davis Graduate Studies. Read more.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Call for Nominations: Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award
This award recognizes the contributions of graduate students to teaching and learning at UC Davis. Currently enrolled graduate students who have been employed on this campus as teaching assistants and/or associate instructors are eligible. Any member of the university community having direct experience with the student's teaching may nominate, including undergraduate students. Nominations are due March 10, 2023. Learn more or submit a nomination. 

Call for Nominations: 2022-23 Graduate and Postdoctoral Mentorship Award
Nominations are open for the 2022-23 Distinguished Graduate & Postdoctoral Mentorship Award. These awards recognize the vital role mentoring plays in the academic and professional development of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. A certificate and $1,000 education enrichment fund will be conferred to each awardee. Nominations are due March 14, 2023. Learn more or submit a nomination

Call for Submissions: UC Davis Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Abstract submissions have officially opened for the 8th annual UC Davis Postdoctoral Research Symposium, being held on the March 17, 2023. This symposium will showcase and highlight the extraordinary quality and breadth of research being conducted by postdocs at UC Davis. All postdocs are encouraged to submit an abstract and present their research this year, regardless of field. Abstract submissions are due Jan. 31, 2023. Learn more or submit your abstract.

Public Scholars for the Future Deadline Extended
The Public Scholars for the Future interdisciplinary cohort-based program open to Ph.D. students to teach community-centered theories, methods and techniques into the practice of the next generation of public scholars. Due to the strike, the application deadline is now February 15 and the program will run in spring quarter rather than winter quarter 2023. Learn more or register.

UC Davis Library Wants Your Opinion
Take this five-minute survey to share your feedback on how Shields Library can better serve you. Respond by January 19 for a chance to win a $30 Amazon gift card. Complete the survey.

UC Davis Summer and Quarter Abroad Programs for 2023
Enrollment is now open for the 2023 UC Davis Summer Abroad, Summer Abroad Internships, and Fall Quarter Abroad programs. Programs are open to all UC Davis students; financial aid applies and scholarships are available; space in a program is saved on a first-completed, first-reserved basis. Learn more
FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS AND FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 

2023-24 UC Davis Internal Fellowships
Deadline: Jan. 15 I Learn more and apply.
The application for the 2023-24 Internal Fellowship Competition Continuing Academic Graduate Students at UC Davis is now open. Apply for more than 125 fellowships valued at approximately $3 million dollars. We recommend all eligible continuing academic graduate students apply on an annual basis.

Graduate Women in Science National Fellowship Program
Deadline: Jan. 10 @ 5 p.m. EST | Learn more and apply
GWIS helps increase the knowledge in the natural sciences and encourages the academic and professional careers in the sciences by women. Awards will be made to women holding a degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, of outstanding ability and promise in research, who are performing hypothesis-driven research at any institution in the U.S. or abroad.  

Chateaubriand Fellowship Program  
Deadline: Jan. 13 @ noon EST | Learn more and apply
The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding doctoral students enrolled in American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period of four-to-nine months in any discipline of the humanities and social sciences. The STEM fellowship aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships, or joint projects between French and American research teams. U.S. citizenship is not required.

NSF CA-DDRIG Grants 
Deadline: Jan. 15 | Learn more and apply
The primary objective of the Cultural Anthropology Program is to support basic scientific research on the causes, consequences and complexities of human social and cultural variability. This grant provides support to enhance and improve the conduct of doctoral dissertation projects designed and carried out by doctoral students enrolled in U.S. universities who are conducting scientific research that enhances basic scientific knowledge. 

NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowship
Deadline: Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. I  Learn more and apply
The fellowship can provide support for up to three years for highly qualified graduate students working towards a Ph.D. in quantitative ecology, ecosystem ecology, population dynamics or related fields of study such as wildlife biology, fishery biology, natural resource management, marine biology, quantitative ecology, applied mathematics, applied statistics, simulation modeling, marine resource economics, natural resource economics or environmental economics. 

L'Oréal USA for Women in Science Fellowship
Deadline: Jan. 27 I Learn more or apply
The program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60K each for their contributions in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. The proposed research must be involved in the life, physical/material sciences, engineering, technology, computer science and/or mathematics fields. 

UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperative Dissertation Fellowship
Deadline: Jan. 27 I Learn more or apply
Fellowships consist of a nine-month stipend of $25K to defray living expenses. UC doctoral students, including J.D./Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. and M.D. with a thesis, are eligible to apply. The competition is open to all academic disciplines. U.S. citizenship is not required. 

URA Sandia Summer Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: Jan. 31 I Learn more or apply
Universities Research Association anticipates making one appointment within each of Sandia’s Research Foundations:  bioscience, computing and information science, engineering science, Earth science, material science, nanodevices and microsystems, and radiation, electrical and high energy density science. In this inaugural year the program will support only unclassified work.

UC Davis IIFH Innovator Fellowship
Deadline: Feb. 3 I Learn more and apply
The Innovator Fellowship provides an opportunity for Ph.D.s or postdocs to work with IIFH's venture capital partners in an immersive, hands-on food and health investment environment. The six-month program provides fellows up to $50K in funding for salary, tuition, travel and research expenses. Learn more at a zoom info session on Jan. 19 at 12:10 - 1 p.m.

Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Scholarships
Deadline: Feb. 13 I Learn more and apply
The Phi Beta Kappa of Northern California Association offers a number of scholarships to graduate students in the amount of $10K. Applicants can be in any discipline and should demonstrate evidence of discovering something significant in the field of study, finding an original concept, making an original contribution, or finding an innovative way to apply existing knowledge.

Autism Speaks Research on Central Auditory Processing Disorders
Deadline: Feb. 14 I Learn more and apply
Autism Speaks, with generous support from the Royal Arch Research Assistance, anticipates funding one pilot research award (up to $60K/one year), one predoctoral fellowship award (up to $40K/yr for two years) and one postdoctoral award (up to $55K/yr for two years) focused on understanding, evaluating and/or treating individuals with central auditory processing disorder, particularly as it relates to autism spectrum disorder.

California Council on Science & Technology Science Fellows Program
Deadline: Feb. 28 I Learn more and apply
The program recruits a corps of 15 Ph.D. scientists and engineers each year to spend one year in Sacramento, directly serving decision makers within the California State Legislature and Executive Branch. Fellows receive a salary of $50K, a benefits package, a reimbursement for relocation expenses and funding for travel and professional development activities. 

DOE NNSA Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: March 15 I Learn more and apply
NNSA seeks candidates who demonstrate the skills and potential to form the next generation of leaders in the following fields: engineering and applied sciences, physics, materials, and mathematics and computational science. Funding is provided for up to four years and includes a stipend of $36K, full tuition and fees and $2K research allowance.
Events

Open Access: How UC Davis Library Can Support You
Jan. 12 I Noon - 1 p.m. I Virtual I Learn more or register
Get help with the Open Access publishing process and learn about the financial support available to you from UC Davis Library Scholarly Officer Michael Ladisch. 

Grad Slam: Rock the Talk Park 2
Jan. 18 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. I Walker Hall, Gibeling Room I Learn more or register
Learn proven techniques for creating successful and memorable presentations for conferences, meetings and seminars, and for presenting your work to non-academic audiences. You do not have to have attended Part 1 to attend this workshop. All are welcome to attend.

DataLab: Cleaning Data and Automating Tasks
Jan. 24 & 26 I Virtual I Learn more or register
This UC Davis DataLab workshop for intermediate R programmers explores how to efficiently clean and prepare messy data for analysis, and how to automate repetitive tasks. Part one is on Jan. 24; part two is on Jan. 26. 

GradPathways Professional Development Fair
Jan. 25 I 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. I Graduate Center @ Walker Hall I Learn more and register
The GradPathways Institute is proud to announce the return of the Graduate Student and Postdoc Professional Development Fair during Winter Quarter 2023! The event will take place in person at the new Graduate Center at Walker Hall.

Grad Slam Practice Session
Thursday, Jan. 26 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. 
Thursday, Feb. 2 | 1 - 2:30 p.m. 
Thursday, Feb. 9 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. 
Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 3:30 - 5 p.m. 
Graduate Center, Walker Hall - Loury Studio I Learn more or register
Join other competitors for facilitated practice sessions (offered four times) to refine your talk, get and share feedback, and prepare for all aspects of the competition.

Professors for the Future Information Session
Jan. 30 I Noon - 1 p.m. I Graduate Center @ Walker Hall I Learn more or register
The Professors for the Future (PFTF) program is a competitive, year-long fellowship program designed to recognize and develop the leadership and academic skills of outstanding PhD candidates and postdoctoral scholars who have demonstrated their commitment to professionalism, integrity, and academic service. All Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars are cordially invited to join this information session.

Biotech & Healthcare Career Fair
Feb. 24 I 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. I UC Davis Conference Center I Learn more or register
Meet leading firms at the UC Davis Conference Center to explore careers, learn about internships, project and employment opportunities, and network with future employers. The event is open to all UC Davis graduate and Ph.D. students and is being hosted by UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

For a full list of events, visit https://grad.ucdavis.edu/calendar
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