#23 January 13, 2026

[Eric Zimmerman]

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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES:

TODAY!!!! January 13^th      ES Internship Info Session on Tuesday
                                                from 2:00-315 in Bren 4016

 

View Winter Quarter Registration Deadlines at:
https://registrar.sa.ucsb.edu/calendars/quarterly-deadlines

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ES INTERNSHIPS IN WINTER OR BEYOND!

Earn Academic Credit for an Environmental Internship this Quarter!
     ES Internship Information Session:  Learn what, why, when and how to secure 
     an Environmental Internship AND Receive Credit through ENVS 192!
     - TUESDAY, January 13th, 2:00-315 in Bren 4016
     - Visit the ES Internship Webpage for more INFO!

Questions about the ESIP should be emailed to advi...@es.ucsb.edu. Students are also welcome to book an appointment with the academic advising team to discuss how to find internships and what appropriate internships would meet their learning objectives. 

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INDEX:

 

1)  UCSB’s SEEDS ‘R’ Workshop for ES students!

 

2)  General Meeting for UCSB Wildlife Society's this Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 in Bren Hall 1510
    Focus:  Scholarship Application Workshop

 

3)  UCSB CAPS Service - Neurodiverse Support Sessions

 

4)  People's Hearing - new offshore oil and gas lease federal plan.
    - Friday, January 16, 4:30-6:30 at CEC Environmental Hub at 1219 St Street.

 

5)  LOCAL WINTER INTERNSHIP: Social Media Campaigner For Earth News

 

6)  SciTrek is excited to announce openings for our Glucose Sensing and 
    Bioinformatics Modules — hands-on biosensing and analytical chemistry 
    activities where you’ll get real exposure to electrochemistry, sensors, 
    and experimental reasoning.

 

7)  UCSB Orientation Programs is Hiring!

 

8)  Sign up for a Free Community Emergency Response Team CERT) training course 

 

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CONTENT:

 

1)  UCSB’s SEEDS ‘R’ workshop for ES students!

I am a graduate student mentor for the SEEDS club and wanted to pass along an R for Ecologists workshop we are hosting in partnership with the DREAM Library here on campus. The event is happening this Wednesday and Thursday, and we'd love for any interested ES students to attend and learn an introduction to R and some applicable skills to ecology

 

Here is the invite from the SEEDS club and link to register on Shoreline:

 

R for Ecologist Workshops
Wed/Thur, January 14th and 15th
4:00-6:30pm
UCSB Library, DREAM Lab Room 2322 (2nd floor, Mountain Side) 

Questions, contact: Olivia Ross <olr...@ucsb.edu>

 

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2)  General Meeting for UCSB Wildlife Society's this Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 in Bren Hall 1510
Focus:  Scholarship Application Workshop

 

Bring your questions and your applications to our workshop.  Our officers and graduate students will be available to help.  We hope to see you there!

 

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3)  UCSB CAPS Service - Neurodiverse Support Sessions

We want more people to know about our Neurodiversity Support Services (NSS), as new appointments slots for this quarter have just opened up! Could you kindly help us by sharing the attached flyer and the following information with your students?

Neurodiversity Support Services (NSS) is a Mental Health Peer Program (MHP) service open to all neurodiverse-identifying UCSB students, no diagnosis required! NSS comes in three forms of one-on-one peer support with an MHP: body doubling, accountability & goal setting, and daily planning. 

· Body Doubling sessions provide a safe and affirming space for neurodivergent students to make progress on tasks with an MHP acting as a body double to increase focus, motivation, and productivity

· Daily Planning sessions provide exploration of which types of daily planning or to-do lists work best for you and support setting “SMART” goals that are achievable for YOU. 

· Accountability & Goal Setting sessions provide support in setting “SMART” goals that are achievable for YOU, and MHPs can act as your accountability partner and check in with you about progress with your goals.

These sessions are available in person in the MHP space or online via Zoom. Students can sign up for sessions here: http://bit.ly/MHP_NSS

Please let us know if this is not the right email to contact and if there is another address we may send this to. Otherwise, please reach out if you have any questions or concerns by emailing us at mentalhe...@sa.ucsb.edu or direct messaging us on Instagram @ucsbmentalhealthpeers.

 

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4) People's Hearing - new offshore oil and gas lease federal plan.
- Friday, January 16, 4:30-6:30 at CEC Environmental Hub at 1219 St Street.

We at Surfrider, along with the Environmental Defense Center, SB Channelkeeper, and UCSB EAB are hosting a 'people's hearing' next Friday, January 16th from 4:30-6:30 pm to allow community members to share their voice about the new offshore oil and gas lease federal plan. It will be held at the CEC Environmental Hub. 

 

It would be greatly appreciated if you could send this to the ES mailing list with this RSVP link: https://x.gldn.io/e/8OEs4QbovZb

See attached flier. 

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5)  LOCAL WINTER INTERNSHIP: Social Media Campaigner For Earth News

Santa Barbara Studios needs an intern to formulate and generate a social media campaign with AI created videos to spur people to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Santa Barbara Studios makes short videos to influence people to act via the YouTube channel Earth News.

The intern will write elaborate text prompts to feed AI-video engines to create many high quality, short videos that may need to be edited. The intern will then need to post the videos regularly to multiple social media platforms to reach a large audience and start a movement.

 

Experience Needed: Intern should be a proficient writer and storyteller. Writing scripts and describing scenes to feed AI are paramount. They may need to edit video in Adobe Premiere. AI video generation and audio generation experience valued, but this is a new field that requires the intern to learn these powerful tools quickly.

Time required – 4-8 hours/week from January 22nd to March 19th.

$1,000 Stipend

Deadline to apply – January 20th

Apply to Scott Kipp, Founder of Santa Barbara Studios at scottk...@gmail.com. Include resume, videos created and social media accounts.

 

Thanks,

Scott

 

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6)  SciTrek is excited to announce openings for our Glucose Sensing and Bioinformatics Modules — hands-on biosensing and analytical chemistry activities where you’ll get real exposure to electrochemistry, sensors, and experimental reasoning.

 

📢 Position: SciTrek Classroom Mentor — Glucose Sensing and/or Bioinformatics
⌛ Time Commitment: Week 5 (2/4-2/6), Week 7 (2/18-2/20) or Week 8 (2/23-2/25): (flexible; ~4–6 hours total)
🎓 Credit: Volunteer hours, pre-professional hours, or course credit in CHEM 94/194 (inquire for more information)

 

Why these modules are valuable:
🔬 Learn real biosensing techniques. These modules involve glucose oxidase chemistry, electrode measurements, and data interpretation.
🧪 Strengthen your ability to explain complex science clearly. Great preparation for research presentations, medical careers, and teaching.
📊 Work with real data. You'll guide high school students through collecting and analyzing sensor readings.
👩‍🏫 Develop mentorship and communication skills—essential for any field involving teamwork or public engagement.
⭐ Make an impact. These modules often spark students’ interest in chemistry, biotech, and engineering.

 

What you’ll do:
🧪 Lead glucose-sensing and electrochemistry activities
🔍 Help students run experiments, interpret results, and think scientifically
🤝 Collaborate with UCSB faculty, grad students, and fellow undergrads

 

Who we’re looking for:
🔬 STEM majors wanting hands-on experience with biosensing, chemistry, or lab-style work
🍎 Humanities/social science majors interested in teaching, youth engagement, or educational practice

💬 Anyone looking for meaningful, skill-building outreach

📲 Sign up for Week 5, 7, or 8

Week 5 (Glucose Sensing) Signup here

Week 7 (Bioinformatics) Signup here

Week 8 (Bioinformatics) Signup here

Questions? Contact us at chem-scit...@ucsb.edu.

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7)  UCSB Orientation Programs is Hiring!

It is that time of year that Orientation Programs is looking to hire our next team to welcome our incoming class!

 

Orientation Summer Internship Program

 

Are you looking for a way to leave your mark on our campus community while building key skills for the future? Orientation Programs is officially looking for motivated, energetic, and organized students to join our team as Orientation Interns for the upcoming season!

 

Why Should You Apply?

- This isn't just a summer job—it’s a professional development powerhouse. Here is why you should consider joining us:

- Master Public Speaking: Gain confidence by leading large groups and presenting to incoming students and their families.

- Build Your Network: Work with UCSB staff and campus partners, building connections that last long after graduation.

- Project Management: Take ownership of specific orientation events, learning how to coordinate logistics and solve problems on the fly.

- Community Impact: You are the first face new students see. You play a critical role in helping them feel welcome and prepared for their college journey.

 

Who Are We Looking For?

We want students who are passionate about our school and eager to help others. No specific major is required! Whether you are a natural leader or looking to step out of your comfort zone, we provide all the training you need to succeed.

 

Apply Here: bit.ly/orientationintern

Application Deadline: Friday, January 23 at 12:00pm (noon)

More Information at https://orientation.sa.ucsb.edu/about-us/orientation-internship-program  

 

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8)  Sign up for a Free Community Emergency Response Team CERT) training course 

The UCSB Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides FREE, hands-on training to help individuals and communities prepare for and respond to disasters. This 3-day course covers disaster preparedness, fire suppression, medical operations, search and rescue, disaster psychology, and ends with a live disaster simulation. No prior experience is required, and the class is open to all! Lunch and snacks will be provided. Opportunities for future trainer leadership are available. 

Dates: January 25th, 31st, and February 1st (Must attend all 3 dates!)
Times: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: UCSB Environmental Health & Safety, Building 565

To sign up or learn more, complete the sign-up form here: tinyurl.com/wintercert26
More info: https://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/cert-get-involved 

-- 
Eric D. Zimmerman  (he/him)
Student Services Manager, Lecturer
Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara

To schedule a Zoom advising appointment visit:
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