#52 May 12, 2026
Eric Zimmerman
5/15/26 ES
Darcy Lecture on
“Oil and Water on the Central Coast”
@ 5:30-7:30 pm, CEC Hub, 1219 State Street, SB
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IMPORTANT NEWS:
The UCSB Biology Greenhouse annual plant sale will be held May 14th and 15th from 1-6pm! There will be rare edibles, strange succulents, ethnobotanicals, and student designed t-shirts! Most plants have a suggested donation between $8-12 (cash or Venmo only, but come by and pick up a plant even if you don't have the $). Our plant experts can help match you with the perfect plant for your home or office environment. The sale entrance is located West of parking lot 1. See attached filer!
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INDEX:
1) You’re
Invited! The 11th ES Darcy
Aston Memorial Lecture
"Oil and Water Issues on the Central Coast" - A panel
discussion
with CA
Assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Steve Bennett, moderated by
Kinda
Krop
- Friday, May 15th, from 5:30-7:30 pm CEC’s Hub, 1219 State
Street, SB
2) DID
YOU KNOW – ES offers
academic credit for Environmental Internships (ENVS 192),
Independent Studies
(199), and Research Assistant (199RA) over the Summer!
3) Join
the A.S. Bike
Committee and MOVE SB County for an informational workshop
on bike riding and
maintenance at the Associated Students Bike Shop on campus.
- Wednesday, May 13th from 12:30pm to approximately 2:30pm.
After the Bike Shop
4) UCSB
SIDES will be
hosting a graduate student panel.
- May 13th at 1pm in HSSB 4201
5) Curious
about
getting into research? Join UCSB’s URCA Week Roundtables
(limited spots!)
- Friday, May 15th, 12:00–1:00 PM at UCSB Library, Room 1576
(CITRAL)
6) UCSB’s
Technology
Management is holding a career event next Wednesday
with our former (now
retired) Career Development Manager.
- Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in Phelps Hall
1410 (pizza at 5,
talk begins at 5:25)
7) Attend
the Surfrider’s
27th annual CONCERT FOR THE COAST!
- May 16th, 2026, 12pm-8pm, Anisq’oyo Park - Free, All Ages
8) ENV
LECTURE: “Developing for
Justice: Environmental
Justice Screening Tools”
with Kameron Kerger, Services and Systems Design Lead,
Environmental Policy Innovation Center
- Mon, May 18 2026, 11am - 12pm, Bren Hall 1414
9) MULTIPLE
PAID Summer
Research Opportunities from the UCSB’s
Environmental
Markets
Lab (emLab) Ocean and Fisheries Program
10) LOCAL
PAID
INTERNSHIP: Santa
Barbara Channelkeeper is hiring a paid intern
to assist with
our water quality monitoring program in the Goleta Valley
Watershed.
11) UCSB
College of
Creative Studies Writing Contests. The submission deadline
is
- Friday, May 22nd at 11:59 PM. Submit your work online
here: https://forms.gle/1XHyKdxEyv6s4yxj7
12) HealthySoil4Life
Summer School now able to offer full scholarships for
selected participants! Unique opportunity for students to
engage in an
intensive,
hybrid summer program that intersects soil health,
regenerative
agriculture, and sustainable food systems.
13) LOCAL JOB: We're hiring: Chapter Director, Sierra Club Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
14) ANOTHER LOCAL JOB: Santa Barbara’s Community Environmental Council is hiring a Climate Programs Associate!
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CONTEXT:
1) You’re
Invited! The 11th ES Darcy
Aston Memorial Lecture
"Oil and Water Issues on the Central Coast" - A panel discussion
with CA Assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Steve Bennett, moderated
by Kinda
Krop
- Friday, May 15th, from 5:30-7:30 pm CEC’s Hub, 1219 State
Street, SB
Join the Community Environmental Council
(CEC), the UC Santa
Barbara Environmental Studies Program, and the Environmental
Defense Center
(EDC) for a discussion around the risks of oil extraction and
the ongoing work
to protect our region’s vital resources. This annual Memorial
Lecture honors
the legacy of Darcy Aston, a 1981 UCSB Environmental Studies
alum and beloved
member of the Santa Barbara community, and brings us together to
explore
solutions for water quality, watershed protection, and
environmental
stewardship. This year’s program will feature a moderated panel
discussion led
by Linda Krop, Chief Counsel at the Environmental Defense
Center, featuring
Assemblymembers Steve Bennett and Gregg Hart. They will reflect
on the legacy
of environmental action since the 1969 oil spill and examine the
impacts of oil
extraction and transport on water quality, the role of policy
and advocacy in
driving change, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. A
reception with
light refreshments will follow the discussion.
For more info about the event click
here or see attached flier.
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2) DID YOU KNOW – ES
offers
academic credit for Environmental Internships (ENVS 192),
Independent Studies
(199), and Research Assistant (199RA) over the Summer!
That’s right, the same courses available during the academic year are also available in the Summer – even though they currently not visible in GOLD! If you score an environmental internship, organize an independent studies project with a ES faculty member, or secure a research assistant position with an ES faculty member during the summer you have the option to enroll in Summer Sessions for academic credit. The one catch is you will have to pay the affiliates Summer Session fees to earn credit during any of the following Summer Sessions: Session A (weeks 1-6), Session B (weeks 7-12) or Session C (weeks 1-10).
Learn more about the ES Internship course (ENVS 192) and two Research Opportunities (199 and 199RA) on their respective websites. NOTE: These courses do exist in the summer but are not visible on GOLD. It’s the responsibility of the student to secure the internship or set-up the research opportunity with an ES Faculty member. Once you turn in a completed Internship Proposal Form or Research Application you will be given the Enrolment Code and Approval Code to find and add the class on GOLD!
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3) Join the A.S. Bike
Committee and MOVE SB County for an informational workshop on
bike riding and
maintenance at the Associated Students Bike Shop on campus.
- Wednesday, May 13th from 12:30pm to approximately 2:30pm.
After the Bike Shop
This event, which includes bike safety and repair demonstrations, a road biking presentation, and free giveaway items, will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 12:30pm to approximately 2:30pm. After the Bike Shop portion of the event, you can participate in a guided group bike ride to Camino Real Marketplace.
Shoreline Registration: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2271925
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4) UCSB SIDES will be
hosting a graduate student panel.
- May 13th at 1pm in HSSB 4201
Are you curious about graduate school? Or maybe you don't know where to start? Get some support in your post undergrad journey by joining SIDES in our Graduate Student Panel, featuring graduate students in environmental fields!
This will be held on May 13th at 1pm in HSSB 4201. Students are encouraged to ask questions about graduate school, grad life, and more. Free food and drinks will be provided.
See attached flier!
Students for Inclusivity and Diversity in Environmental Studies (SIDES) goal is to support students of all backgrounds in the major, and to create a safe environment for students from minority backgrounds.
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5) Curious about
getting into research? Join UCSB’s URCA Week Roundtables
(limited spots!)
Friday, May 15th, 12:00–1:00 PM at UCSB Library, Room 1576
(CITRAL)
As part of UCSB's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Week, we’re hosting a Research Scholar Roundtables: Navigating Undergraduate Opportunities event, where current undergraduate researchers will share their experiences and answer your questions in a small, interactive setting.
Whether you’re curious about:
Getting into research on campus
Finding mentors and building connections
Industry vs. academic research
Internships, grad school, or career pathways
…this is a great opportunity to learn directly from students who have been in your shoes.
Format: Small-group roundtables (4–5 students per table,
rotating discussions)
Bonus: Snacks and drinks provided!
Spots are limited, so be sure to RSVP early—first come, first served.
If you sign up but can no longer attend, please let us know so another student can take your spot.
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6) UCSB’s Technology
Management is holding a career event next Wednesday with our
former (now
retired) Career Development Manager.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in Phelps Hall 1410
(pizza at 5,
talk begins at 5:25)
45-min talk, followed by 15-min Q&A and 30-min workshop
Ready to figure out your next career step(s)
once you
graduate? Have you been applying to roles that appeal to you?
How is that
going? Many report applying to dozens and scores of companies
and hearing back
from only a few. Would you like to learn the standard of
performance for the
fastest way to discover your best next career steps that align
with your
interests, experience, and skill set?
The Department of Technology Management presents a talk, followed by an optional workshop, to help students initiate or accelerate their exploration and discovery of their next career steps upon graduation. David Telleen-Lawton retired from working with UCSB MTM (Master of Technology Management) students to help them find roles that are good fits and get offers, too! During that time he pioneered a process he calls “Meeting with Your FutureSelf” and would like to share the mindset and techniques you can use to fast-track your career discovery.
There is limited space available, so please sign-up ASAP. Pizza will be served!
This event is open to students from all departments, and is not limited to TM Certificate students.
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7) Attend the
Surfrider’s
27th annual CONCERT FOR THE COAST!
- May 16th, 2026, 12pm-8pm, Anisq’oyo Park - Free, All Ages
We are proud to be supporting The Channel Islands Marine
and Wildlife
Institute through this year’s opportunity draws!
See attached Flier for more info or contact Mariah Vaiza maria...@ucsb.edu
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8) ENV LECTURE: “Developing for Justice:
Environmental
Justice Screening Tools” Kameron Kerger, Services and Systems
Design Lead,
Environmental Policy Innovation Center
- Mon, May 18 2026, 11am - 12pm, Bren Hall
1414
Environmental justice is the idea that all people and
communities have the
right to live and thrive in safe, healthy environments with
equal environmental
protections and meaningful involvement in actions and decisions
about their
environment and health. Environmental justice screening tools
can help identify
which communities experience disproportionate shares of
environmental, climate,
or socioeconomic burdens. In this talk, we will share
experiences and lessons
learned in developing one such tool, the Climate and Economic
Justice Screening
Tool (CEJST), which was used to identify communities where
investments from the
Justice40 Initiative could address existing environmental
injustices. We will
also share how these tools are and can evolve outside of the
federal context to
be more community led through discovery research, grassroots
engagement, and
participatory design practices.
Kameron has dedicated her career to one of
the most pressing
challenges in environmental governance: ensuring that
protections and
investments reach the communities that need them most. Her work
in developing
the Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool represents an
excellent model
for how data-driven tools, grounded in participatory design and
grassroots
engagement, can translate justice commitments into measurable
outcomes.
See speaker’s bio and more info about the lecture here.
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9) MULTIPLE PAID Summer
Research Opportunities
from the UCSB’s Environmental
Markets Lab (emLab) Ocean and Fisheries Program
1) Spatial planning for Climate Change: Land Use for
Conservation, Agriculture,
and
Energy (SPARCLE). Our lab is looking for 1-2 undergraduate students to support a project investigating how changes in climate and habitat suitability affect human-wildlife conflict in the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), and how these patterns might be mediated by wildlife corridors. This work specifically aims to inform the ongoing management of wildlife corridors and conservation initiatives in the KAZA. Students are asked to apply via Handshake by May 22nd. More information about this position can be found in the attached job description (Spatial planning for Climate Change: Land Use for Conservation, Agriculture, and Energy (SPARCLE)
2) Summer Arnhold Environmental Undergraduate Fellow with emLab is seeking one undergraduate student for a paid, part time, hourly summer position.
The student will work with two graduate students from the Bren School of Environmental
Science & Management to support the research project in a variety of ways, including compiling
data, coding, literature review, and other relevant tasks Interested students should apply on Handshake by May 22nd. More information about this position and the application process can be found in the attached job description: (Summer Arnhold Environmental Undergraduate Fellow)
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10) LOCAL PAID
INTERNSHIP: Santa
Barbara Channelkeeper is hiring a paid intern to assist
with
our water quality monitoring program in the Goleta Valley
Watershed.
Our Water Quality
Monitoring program is a great way for folks to gain field work
experience,
hone their data entry skills, and interact with a local
environmental nonprofit
organization. I have attached the internship job description
that can
be shared with your email list serves. Cover letters and resumes
are due by May
31, 2026 and can be emailed to me (mo...@sbck.org). Thank you!
See attached Internship announcement and info (WQM
Internship_Description_2026).
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11) UCSB College of
Creative Studies Writing Contests. The submission deadline
is Friday, May 22nd at 11:59 PM. Submit your work online here: https://forms.gle/1XHyKdxEyv6s4yxj7
See attached flier. Direct any questions to Jim Donelan at jim.d...@ccs.ucsb.edu.
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12) HealthySoil4Life
Summer School now able to offer full scholarships for
selected participants! Unique opportunity for students to engage
in an
intensive, hybrid summer program that intersects soil health,
regenerative
agriculture, and sustainable food systems.
Beyond the academic and professional value, the program is designed to build a long‑term, international community of like‑minded professionals and changemakers working on the ground across Europe. So this isn't only a learning experience, but also the beginning of a meaningful network!
Here is the scholarship application: HealthySoil4Life
Summer School |
Naturtejo Scholarships – Fill in form.
And if you could please tell us know roughly how many students
you think might
be interested, that would be a huge help in seeing how we can
best support the
applicants.
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13) LOCAL JOB: We're hiring: Chapter
Director, Sierra Club
Santa Barbara-Ventura Chapter
We have exciting news to share — our chapter is hiring a Chapter
Director! This
is a tremendous opportunity for someone passionate about
conservation,
community, and making a real difference right here in our
region!
This role is a chance for the right person to lead one of the
most vibrant and
impactful Sierra Club chapters in California. We're looking for
someone who
knows and loves this community — someone who understands the
environmental
challenges and opportunities unique to Santa Barbara and Ventura
counties, who
appreciates the critical importance of our protected federal
lands, and who may
already be familiar with the campaigns our chapter has been
working so hard to
advance.
The ideal candidate will hit the ground running, bringing both a
deep
connection to this place and the vision to help us reach new
heights —
championing the causes we all care about, building powerful
relationships
across our two counties, and helping shape the environmental
future of this
beautiful region.
SB Ventura
Chapter Director Job
Posting
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14) Santa Barbara’s
Community
Environmental Council is hiring a Climate Programs Associate!
If you’re passionate about:
- Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure
- Environmental and climate justice - Renewable energy and building decarbonization
- Community engagement and equitable climate solutions
this could be an incredible opportunity to make a real impact across the Central Coast.
This role will help advance projects focused on EV infrastructure, clean mobility, renewable energy, and climate resilience throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties.
We’re looking for someone motivated, collaborative, and excited to help communities transition toward a cleaner and more equitable future.
If you or someone in your network may be a good fit, check out the position and apply here:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4131797
-- 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!"
