#29 Feb. 3, 2026
Eric Zimmerman
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IMPORTANT REGISTRATION DATES & DEADLINES:
TODAY! 2/3/26
Info Session for UCSB
ES Scholarship 2026 Applications
Info Session via Zoom @4pm
Feb. 9, 2026 Spring
Quarter Registration Pass #1 opens.
Check
GOLD for
your specific day/time & class schedule info.
Feb. 18, 2026 Deadline to submit ES 2026 Scholarship Applications!
- View Winter
Quarter Registration Deadlines here.
- View Registration
Pass Times & Info here.
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ES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP INFO:
TODAY! 2/3/26 Info Session for UCSB ES Scholarship 2026 Applications
Info Session via Zoom @4pm
Learn more about the $40k available for 2026 on the ES Scholarship Page.
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INDEX:
1) UCSB
Film
Screening "The Issue with
Tissue: A
Boreal Love Story" and Q&A with
the filmmaker, Michael Zelniker.
- Wednesday, February 4th at 4pm in Bren 4016.
2) UCSB
ENV LECTURE: “Beyond
Borders and Silos: Rethinking How Energy
Policies Shape Water and Society”
by Newsha Ajami, Chief
Strategy and
Development Officer for Research, Earth and Environmental
Sciences Area,
Berkeley Lab
- Monday, February 9, 2026 | 11:00-12:00 in Bren Hall 1414
3) CHECK IT OUT! The UCSB “Environment of it All” Podcast
4) ES
SIDES is
offering hosting weekly chemistry study group sessions!
- Bren 4016 on Mondays 6:45pm-8pm, and Fridays 4pm-6pm
5) Join UCSB SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability)
6) Meet
the Labs!
Feb. 5th @ 6pm BUCHN 1920
This is a great opportunity to meet faculty and post-docs in
the Department
of
Chemistry and Biochemistry and possibly work with them in the
future!
7) ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER WORKSHOP co-hosted
by Nature Track
and Plant Futures!
- Feb 6, 1-3pm in Bren 4016
8) The
UCSB Blum
Center on Poverty, Inequality, & Democracy invites UCSB
faculty and
students to submit proposals Dr. U.S. Awasthi Initiative in
Cooperative
Economics
9) Wilderness Youth Project of SB is
NOW HIRING: UCSB
STUDENTS AS
SUMMER MENTORS (Apply by 2/13)
10) Summer
Internship
Opportunity with Labor Summer, an 8-week paid s
ummer internship that places
students with unions and community organizations
throughout the Central Coast.
11) Anne
Saxelby
Legacy Fund funds monthlong paid apprenticeships on
sustainable farms
nationwide! Two Info
Sessions coming up
to learn more
of see attached Flier!
12) Apply
Now for
Flathead Lake Biological Station’s Summer Session
2026! Located in Northwest
Montana and classes take trips around the
area, including many into Glacier
National Park.
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CONTENT:
1) UCSB
Film
Screening "The Issue with
Tissue: A
Boreal Love Story" and Q&A with
the filmmaker, Michael Zelniker.
- Wednesday, February 4th at 4pm in Bren 4016.
This is an amazing film about the Indigenous-led struggle to defend Canada's Boreal forest from corporations that are turning the trees into toilet tissue. In addition to meeting the director, you will enjoy delicious food, beverages and good conversation! For more info click here or see attached Flyer.
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2) UCSB ENV LECTURE:
“Beyond
Borders and Silos: Rethinking How Energy Policies Shape Water
and Society”
by Newsha Ajami, Chief
Strategy and
Development Officer for Research, Earth and Environmental
Sciences Area,
Berkeley Lab
- Monday, February 9, 2026 | 11:00-12:00 in Bren Hall 1414
Water is the integral ingredient in both the food and energy systems, linking the sustainability of agriculture, energy production, human well-being, and ecosystem health. Despite this reality, much of our land use and energy policy is set without a clear valuation of water and under the assumption of abundance. Water is often traded across borders in the form of food and energy, based on economic measures, and with limited attention to local context and social impacts. As water scarcity intensifies worldwide, understanding these interconnections and managing tradeoffs across sectors and regions is essential. I will present a holistic framework that integrates environmental, economic and social data and maps tradeoffs and feedback loops within both local and cross-border policy contexts. I will illustrate how energy subsidies, regulatory frameworks, and population dynamics influence sustainability outcomes, social equity, and resource flows through two case studies: agricultural desalination in Baja California and across-border electricity exchange between multiple U.S. states and Mexico.
See the complete lecture announcement ab speaker bio here
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3) CHECK IT OUT! The UCSB “Environment of it
All” Podcast
Are you interested in getting involved in research at UCSB, or just curious about the exciting environmental research happening right on campus? The Environment of It All is a student-run podcast all about environmental science and sustainability at UCSB.
We interview professors, graduate students, and researchers to learn about their work, their stories, and how their research connects to everyday life. Listening to topics that interest you is a great way to get a feel for what research is like, how to get involved, and what careers in the field can look like.
Our most recent episode dives into industrial decarbonization with Aiden O’Niel. We’ve attached a Google Form and would love to hear your suggestions for future topics, labs, or researchers you’d like to hear from!
Follow us on Instagram (@environmentofitall) and on Spotify (The Environment of it All)!
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4) ES SIDES is
offering hosting weekly chemistry study group sessions!
- Bren 4016 on Mondays 6:45pm-8pm, and Fridays 4pm-6pm
Our club’s mission is to support all students in Environmental Studies, regardless of background. Thanks to your input, SIDES will be hosting weekly chemistry study group sessions! The purpose of these study groups is to help environmental studies students with their chemistry studying, with a focus on those taking 15A (but general chemistry studying is more than welcome).
These will be held weekly in Bren 4016 on Mondays 6:45pm-8pm, and Fridays 4pm-6pm. Our first study group will be Friday February 6th at 4pm. Free snacks, drinks, and yerba mates will be provided! We hope to see you there! Questions, contact joliem...@umail.ucsb.edu
See attached Flier!
AND……. This week, we are kicking off our Study Jam with SIDES events for this winter quarter! The first Study Jam will be THIS THURSDAY Feb. 5th, from 6:30-8 in PHELPS 2514! After this week, we'll host 2 more Study Jams during week 7 (Thursday Feb 19th) and week 9 (Thursday March 5th). We'll be playing study music, providing snacks, and creating a productive and safe studying environment for everyone! Hope you can join us 😊📓
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5) Join UCSB SEEDS (Strategies
for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability)
It is a student-led chapter program of the Ecological Society of America (ESA) dedicated to providing hands-on, engaging experiences in life sciences to students of all backgrounds. We believe in diverse people for a diverse science
SEEDS is so excited for our next monthly general meeting of 2026 this Thursday 02/05 at 5:00pm in CITRAL (Library 1576)! Click here to add to Google Calendar. If you haven't been to CITRAL before, it is on the first floor oceanside of the library-- you just go down a ramp, then walk past the Transfer Student Center (TSC) to arrive at CITRAL. Look for our SEEDS sign!
SEEDS is stoked to announce a once-in-a-lifetime travel
opportunity
for our SEEDS members you won't want to miss—as well as field
trips, lab tours,
and more! 🏕️ Please reach out if you have
any
questions! Best of luck with the rest of the Winter quarter!
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6) Meet the Labs!
Feb. 5th @ 6pm BUCHN 1920
This is a great opportunity to meet faculty and post-docs in the
Department of
Chemistry and Biochemistry and possibly work with them in the
future!
We invite you to our upcoming Meet the Labs
event on
Thursday, February 5th at 6pm at BUCHN 1920. This is a great
opportunity to
meet faculty and post-docs in the Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry and
possibly work with them in the future!
See below for more information regarding the event:
Location: BUCHN 1920
Date: February 5th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Refreshments will be provided
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7) ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER WORKSHOP co-hosted by Nature Track
and Plant Futures!
- Feb 6, 1-3pm in Bren 4016
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- DIRECT CONVERSATIONS WITH PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD
- CONNECTION WITH LIKE-MINDED PEERS
- NETWORKING PRACTICE
- FREE COFFEE & SNACKS
- GOOD VIBES!
See attached flier for more info or contact Morgan Downes <morgan...@ucsb.edu>
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8) The UCSB Blum
Center on Poverty, Inequality, & Democracy invites UCSB
faculty and
students to submit proposals Dr. U.S. Awasthi Initiative in
Cooperative
Economics
Support for innovative, interdisciplinary research exploring how
democratic,
cooperative economic models can address urgent social, economic,
and
environmental challenges on California's Central Coast, in the
United States,
and worldwide. This initiative has been made possible by
generous support from
the family of Dr. U.S. Awasthi.
View 2025–26 funded projects for examples of previously supported research.
Undergraduate & Graduate Students: Up to $2,000
UCSB faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Students must be registered at UCSB at the time of application and for the duration of the project. Preference given to applicants who have not previously received an award.
Cooperative economics is more than just a theory—it is an organizational model rooted in democratic participation that can be adapted across an array of contexts to address universal needs for equity and sustainability. With an emphasis on collective governance and shared decision-making, cooperative methods and ideas empower communities to take control of their resources, ensuring that economic and social systems reflect the needs and priorities of the people they serve.
Questions? Contact Cooperative Economics GSA Şeyma Özdemir at sozd...@ucsb.edu
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9) Wilderness Youth Project of SB is
NOW HIRING: UCSB
STUDENTS AS SUMMER MENTORS (Apply by 2/13)
Work outside with kids this summer.
$20/hour · 35-40 hrs/week · 7 weeks · 3 open positions
Nature connection makes life better for kids. Time in nature makes kids happier, healthier, and smarter. Wilderness Youth Project connects kids to nature in small groups guided by inspired, skilled, and committed mentors and volunteers.
“This is the best experience I’ve had since being a kid myself” is what one of our last interns said. This summer, find your purpose helping young people connect with nature while exploring the front and back country of Santa Barbara. Job Posting flyer
You must be a UCSB student and have 7 weeks of availability between June 8 through August 14, 2026. This is a paid position and no class credit is given. These three open Program Support Staff positions are funded thanks to the UCSB Associated Students Coastal Fund.
To apply:
Read the job description. Send a cover letter and
resume
to Jo...@wyp.org.
Application deadline is February 13, 2026 or when filled.
We are also looking for 2026 Summer camp Volunteers! See attached flier for more info!
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10) Summer Internship
Opportunity with Labor Summer, an 8-week paid summer internship
that places
students with unions and community organizations throughout the
Central Coast.
You will gain
hands-on experience organizing for social and economic justice.
Several program
alum have gone on to full-time jobs in the labor movement where
they are making
real change for working people in our region.
There's more information in the attached poster and on
our
website, and we are holding one
last Info Session today. Interested students should apply
by Wednesday,
February 4 at 11:59pm to be considered for this year's cohort.
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11) Anne
Saxelby
Legacy Fund funds monthlong paid apprenticeships on
sustainable farms
nationwide! Two Info
Sessions coming up
to learn more of see attached Flier!
Virtual info sessions:
Tuesday, 2/3 6:00-7:00 PM - https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/events/1903699
Wednesday, 2/11 6:00-7:00 PM - https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/events/1903710
Flyer for this year is attached, and blurb is below for easy sharing!
The Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund (ASLF) is a 501c3 that provides monthlong fully-paid apprenticeships with sustainable farms and food producers nationwide. We provide a $20/hour wage, plus travel, transportation, housing and a food/supplies stipend, removing all barriers to entering the sustainable food systems workforce. Following the apprenticeship, alumni of the program are supported with industry mentorship, networking opportunities, and ongoing career navigation support. Our hope is that this cohort will use their hands-on experience in food production to guide and inform their leadership across sectors in sustainable food systems for generations to come. Applications are open now for the 2026 season.
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12) Apply Now for
Flathead Lake Biological Station’s Summer Session 2026! Located
in Northwest
Montana and classes take trips around the area, including many
into Glacier
National Park.
Join the Bio Station’ summer courses to deepen your understanding of ecosystems, boost critical thinking and research skills, and gain valuable hands-on research experience. The Bio Station is located in Northwest Montana and classes take trips around the area, including many into Glacier National Park.
FLBS courses are open to students from any university and can be taken for undergraduate or graduate level credit.
The schedule with course titles and dates are on the attached flyer. More details on discounts and scholarships below!
How to Apply
Visit our website at: flbs.umt.edu/education and make an account
Complete all sections of the online application including transcripts and a Medical History Form
Discounts!
We are offering a 20% discount for taking more than one course. i.e. take two courses and the second will be discounted 20%. Each subsequent course will also be 20% off!
Seminars in Ecology is 50% off. Add it to another course during the first four weeks of Summer Session
Scholarships!
Eligible students will receive: $500 per credit in scholarships (until all funding is allocated)
Apply Early!
Students can apply for scholarship funding by submitting a scholarship statement with their online application and ONE letter of recommendation
Why the Flathead Lake Bio Station?
- Gain skills in: scientific equipment and methods, data analysis, research projects, field work, and scientific communication
- Engage with natural resource management professionals in real-world settings
Round out traditional classroom courses with intensive field experience to broaden your collegiate experience
- Get your foot in the door with gained experience to open future career opportunities
- Place based learning includes field trips and overnight camping trips throughout the Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park
- Low student-faculty ratio, great facilities, live on the shores of Flathead Lake
- Credits transfer easily to universities across the country
Since 1899, Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of Montana has offered immersive summer field ecology courses with aquatic and terrestrial focuses that emphasize direct field research and interactions with natural resource professionals. These rigorous, hands-on courses meet Federal, Montana Board of Regents, and University of Montana regulatory and policy requirements for contact hours and reliably transfer to other colleges and universities.
A syllabus for each course is posted online. (flbs.umt.edu/education).
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
-- Eric D. Zimmerman (he/him) Student Services Manager, Lecturer Environmental Studies, UC Santa Barbara To schedule a Zoom advising appointment visit: https://tinyurl.com/8nrcckds "Work Hard ~ Play Harder!"
