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IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES:

NOW! Winter Quarter Class Scheduling Pass #2 opens

12/1/25 Winter Quarter Class Scheduling Pass #3 opens

12/5/25 Fall quarter deadline to change Grading Option or
submit a Withdrawal form for a Fall class

Click here to see UCSB’s 2025-26 Registration Pass Times.

To view UCSB’s Quarterly Deadlines click here

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ES FACULTY IN THE NEWS:

ES Professor Grace Wu is featured in a UCSB Current article titled: “How to retire coal, smarter and faster - New UCSB study offers data-driven strategies for shuttering America’s remaining coal plants.” Published in Nature Energy, the study tackles a critical question: if market forces have already driven many coal plants to close, why are so many still running? Read the complete article here!

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INDEX:

1) Winter 2026: The Chemistry and Biochemistry department is offering
CHEM 149 : How Science Works this Winter.

2) Winter 2026: COMM 187 - Data Science in Communication - OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

3) WINTER COURSE: Interested in Indigenous Languages? Open Seats in LING 134!

4) MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: UCSB WiSE Grad/Undergrad mentorship
program matches 1-3 undergrads with a graduate student mentor who can serve
as a role model and a resource for any questions they may have about classes,
research, careers, applications, or just life as a student!

5) UCSB Foundations of Restorative Justice Training – open to students, staff and faculty!
- Training happening on December 2, 4 & 5

6) PAID LOCAL Permaculture and Gardening Internships with Ellwood Canyon Ranch

7) LOCAL INTERNSHIP for Winter Quarter: Marketing Internship with
Demo 2 Design – an architectural reUse program.

8) Summer 2026 Research Opportunities with UCSB’s California Alliance
for Minority Participation (CAMP) Summer Research Program

9) One Year for Earth (1y4e) Ambassador Program provides effective structure
to help users learn about sustainability topics, develop a personalized action
plan, and engage with their community about Climate Change!

10) Apply for Heath Effects Institute (HEI)'s 2026 Summer Fellowship Program!
HEI Summer Fellowship Program aims to encourage rising juniors and seniors
to explore research opportunities in the environmental health sciences.

11) SB’s Wilderness Youth Project is Now hiring: Receptionist & Registration Coordinator

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CONTENT:

1) Winter 2026: The Chemistry and Biochemistry department is offering CHEM 149 : How Science Works this Winter.

This course combines a lab and discussion course on how science works and includes the analysis of research papers, science controversies, how science defines new areas of ignorance, and the observation of research group meetings.

This course is open to all majors and is now an approved GE course for Area C!

CHEM 149 : How Science Works

(3 units) REICH N O

MW 9:30-10:45am in PHELP 1425

Restrictions: Not open to Freshman

For more information on the course, please see the attached flyer.

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2) Winter 2026: COMM 187 - Data Science in Communication - OPEN TO ALL MAJORS

The Communication Department is participating in a campus-wide data science initiative and has opened COMM 187: Data Science in Communication to non-Communication majors during Pass 2.

About the Course: COMM 187 explores the role of data science in Communication and the Social Sciences. Students will engage with computational methods, Big Data, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence, while also examining ethical considerations, the social impact of technology, and data visualization. The course includes case studies drawn from Communication research.

Interested in Enrolling? Non-Communication majors may waitlist the course this week only in Pass 2! The department will select the top 20 non-Communication majors from the waitlist. Selected students will receive add codes on Monday, November 24th, and will have three days to enroll. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to @COMM Advising

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3) WINTER COURSE: Interested in Indigenous Languages? Open Seats in LING 134!

We have open spots in LING 134: North American Indigenous Languages!

LING 134 provides a view of the richness and diversity of the languages indigenous to North America. Topics include their special sounds and sound patterns; vocabulary which can reflect the segmentation of experience into nameworthy concepts; distinctions revealed in grammar such as the categorization of persons, objects, and their roles; space and time; reality and evidence; as well as special forms of speech for special purposes; and verbal art. Also explored are methods for discovering genealogical relations among the languages, contacts among peoples, and aspects of prehistory. (The prerequisite of LING 20 will be waived for those with strong interest.)

If you are interested, the department will waive the prerequisites -- please reply with your perm# so that we can waive this for you. Contact Linguistics Undergraduate Advisor <undergra...@linguistics.ucsb.edu>

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4) MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY: UCSB WiSE Grad/Undergrad mentorship program matches 1-3 undergrads with a graduate student mentor who can serve as a role model and a resource for any questions they may have about classes, research, careers, applications, or just life as a student!

We are a graduate student organization on campus serving women and gender minorities. We are recruiting undergraduate students and graduate students for our mentorship program! We have had great feedback from participants in the past about how this program benefits them.

We will host several dinners/events for participants to meet each other. Please apply by our Jan 9th deadline for consideration!

Both graduate students and undergraduate students use this link to apply: https://forms.gle/uTvngn3YZDyBddoF6

(Flyer attached)

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5) UCSB Foundations of Restorative Justice Training – open to students, staff and faculty!
- Training happening on December 2, 4 & 5

UCSB's Foundations of Restorative Justice Training. This training is open to staff, faculty, students, and Santa Barbara and Isla Vista community members interested in Restorative Justice approaches and engaging with RP methods in their respective communities.

Sharing our Foundations of Restorative Justice Training happening on December 2, 4 & 5. You can apply using this link: https://forms.gle/FJE1wwppeNGMHgAeA

See attached flier!

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6) PAID LOCAL Permaculture and Gardening Internships with Ellwood Canyon Ranch

Ellwood Canyon Ranch is offering a 6+ month internship. This position is open to students and graduates but preferably those with prior experience in horticulture and/or agriculture. The weekly commitment is 8-10 hours at an entry rate of $18/hr. Interns will perform a variety of tasks including but not limited to composting, plant propagation, pruning, and garden planning. The main focus of this internship is to apply permaculture concepts in a practical setting. Applications and Resumes must be submitted by email: EllwoodCanyo...@gmail.com. If there are any questions or concerns about the internship, students can email EllwoodCanyo...@gmail.com

See attached flier!

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7) LOCAL INTERNSHIP for Winter Quarter: Marketing Internship with Demo 2 Design – an architectural reUse program.

For more than 17 years, Demo 2 Design has provided UCSB students with the opportunity to demonstrate their theoretical knowledge by engaging with the practical application of promoting quality reclaimed building material reUse in our community through our Marketing Internship. Their contributions are significant; and together, we are making a difference in Santa Barbara...and beyond! Please forward this flyer to your students; and any departments that you feel might benefit from this opportunity for their students.

As the commitment to construction material reUse continues to expand State-wide, eyes are on Santa Barbara to see the creative methods we are employing to engage builders in incorporating reclaimed material into new designs. For the 6th year, My SBCC noncredit, FREE classes that earn a Sustainable Building certificate are available online as well as in person at the Wake Center; and industry professionals throughout California are engaging in this reUse class. Your students help update these classes.

This marketing internship offers a unique opportunity for students to experience practical application of theoretical knowledge with hands-on projects that stimulate creativity in many directions, now including Computer Engineering skills. We are digitizing inventory to facilitate connecting construction material generators with recipient end-users via various platforms by expanding marketing reach. Local deconstruction collaboration is making strides in diverting reclaimable building material from disposal at the landfill!

Internship: Business Description

Demo 2 Design is a resource management business that promotes the behavior shift from

disposal to reUse by assessing, reclaiming, and marketing high-quality vintage architectural materials that add character to building projects. We research materials and markets; then connect doors, windows, flooring, lumber, plumbing & lighting fixtures from construction sites with end-users for reUse in designing new construction.

Students experience hands-on and online interaction. At the warehouse, they develop capability in photography, hand-tool techniques, spatial organization & display. Working remotely, they research materials; design graphics; digitize inventory & upload to platforms for market expansion; enhance website; and apply Google drive expertise to expanding the Sustainable Building class curricula.

Desirable skills include: social media, graphic design: Canva/PhotoShop, website design, Google/IT, photography, effective writing, spatial organization, industriousness, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities may include…

 Research items for pricing and industry-standard descriptions; update digital inventory

 Update D2D contacts in Google Sheets; design flyer graphics & format for mass emails

 Use spatial management to organize materials & set up photo shoots in warehouse

 Photograph materials to post online on social media & industry-specific platforms

 Update/organize video & website spreadsheets to facilitate access for class curricula

 Create Google Slide presentations for SBCC reUse classes & public venues

 Coordinate packing & shipping of materials

 Design digital forms for inventory assessment, contracts, and end-user wish lists

Time commitment

* Internship requires 60 hours for 2-unit certification; or 120 hours for 4 units

* Intern & staff agree on a workable schedule for both parties

* Hours of availability: Monday – Friday 10:00a – 6:00p (flexible); Saturday 11:00a– 3:00p

* Located at 350-G S. Kellogg Ave. Goleta 93117 (near Toyota dealership on Hollister)

Compensation

Unpaid during internship period; unit credit may be available through department advisor

Contact: Carol Ashley, Demo 2 Design Owner – 805.886.6865 – ca...@demo2design.com

Santa Barbara City College Sustainable Building Certificate Teacher

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8) Summer 2026 Research Opportunities with UCSB’s California Alliance for Minority Participation (CAMP) Summer Research Program

The Summer Research Program provides a 9-week intensive research experience for UCSB CAMP students interested in a career in science, engineering, technology or mathematics. Graduate student and postdoctoral researcher mentors provide one-on-one training and support for the research project. In addition to research, the interns also participate in weekly group meetings to develop oral presentation skills, attend special seminars and present their results at an end-of-summer poster session.

Internship Awards:

- The Summer CAMP program will run from June 15 - August 14, 2026.

- The stipend for undergraduate interns is $6,000 total for 9 weeks (35 hours/week).

- Internships will be awarded in all areas of science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

- Students must be US Citizen/Permanent resident and enrolled at UCSB through Fall 2026.

Please apply at https://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/education/undergraduate-opportunities/camp

Application deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

See attached flier!

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9) One Year for Earth (1y4e) Ambassador Program provides effective structure to help users learn about sustainability topics, develop a personalized action plan, and engage with their community about Climate Change!

One Year for Earth (1y4e) is a resource hub and online program designed to help individuals answer the question: "how much can you do to fight climate change in just one year?"

1y4e provides an effective structure to help users learn about sustainability topics, develop a personalized action plan, and engage with their community. As a bonus, by participating in the free 1y4e Journey, users earn points that are then converted into real trees planted through certified reforestation partners. Learn more at https://1y4e.org/.

Ambassador Program Benefits:

● Learn about sustainable living and be supported in your journey to build a more sustainable life.

● Connect with like-minded individuals, especially students, youth advocates, and other emerging leaders.

● Build your network and experience in the environmental field.

● Have 10 bonus trees planted in your honor through our certified partner organizations.

How to Get Involved:

1. Sign up for the 1y4e Journey here.

NOTE: Once you’ve completed your one-year Journey, you will receive a personalized

completion certificate, which includes the number of trees planted on your behalf. This is

a great item to share on your LinkedIn and other socials!

2. Utilize our draft social media posts to make 5+ posts about 1y4e.

3. Utilize our draft emails to email 25+ members of your network.

4. Once you’ve completed your outreach, submit this form to be officially recognized as an

Ambassador. As a reward, we’ll plant 10 additional trees in your honor and add your

name to our website. If you choose to share your mailing address, we will also send you

25 packs of native plant seeds for future outreach efforts.

5. Add your position to your LinkedIn and resume.

Additional Supports Available:

● Review our Google Drive folder for additional information and assets.

● COMING SOON - Request a coffee chat with a member of the 1y4e team.

● COMING SOON - Join our Slack channel to connect with your fellow 1y4e ambassadors.

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10) Apply for Heath Effects Institute (HEI)'s 2026 Summer Fellowship Program! HEI Summer Fellowship Program aims to encourage rising juniors and seniors to explore research opportunities in the environmental health sciences.

HEI is pleased to launch its Summer Fellowship Program for a fourth year! The HEI Summer Fellowship Program aims to encourage rising juniors and seniors to explore research opportunities in the environmental health sciences. The program supports highly qualified undergraduate students who would not otherwise have a similar opportunity.

Fellows are matched with mentors for a 10-week paid fellowship in summer 2026. The fellowship provides research opportunities in environmental health sciences, including environmental exposure assessment, epidemiology, and public health.

Benefits of the Fellowship:

- Spend the summer developing and conducting research alongside a mentor at an academic institution or nonprofit organization.

- Collaborate with a mentor who is committed to your success.

- Receive a $8,000 stipend for a 10-week fellowship.

- Access to office hours for personalized assistance.

- Hear from graduate students and professionals in the field.

- Engage in valuable career discussions with your mentor and peers.

Who Should Apply:

Applicants must be a college junior or senior the fall after the fellowship and authorized to work in the United States. The program requires about 40 hours per week over the fellowship period, and fellows should not be taking more than one summer class. This fellowship is intended as a first or early research experience for students for whom this will be a unique experience.

Application Due Date: January 5, 2026.

For more info visit: https://www.healtheffects.org/research/funding/fellowship

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11) SB’s Wilderness Youth Project is Now hiring: Receptionist & Registration Coordinator

The Receptionist & Registration Coordinator serves as a hub of communication for our organization, and the ideal candidate is organized, personable, and able to learn new systems and improve upon existing ones.

They manage communication in its many forms (in person, by phone/email/text/instant message) and thrive in an office working environment with many dynamic interactions with staff, parents, and community members. They perform varied secretarial and administrative duties for the entire organization at our Santa Barbara office, M-F, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Must be proficient in English/Spanish. Ability to conduct phone calls in Spanish and to work in person at WYP offices M-F is required.

To see job descriptions or to apply click here!

-- 
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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