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The UCSB Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry provides exciting research at the cutting edge of modern chemical and biochemical science. Our faculty is exceptionally distinguished, including two Nobel laureates, and publications from our department were the 7th most cited in the nation among all chemistry departments, as reported by Chemical and Engineering News.

We offer state-of-the-art facilities for research in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Graduates of the PhD program are well-equipped to pursue a wide variety of career options. For a partial list of employers of our alumni, take a look at our Alumni Job Placement Fact Sheet.

Our program fosters interdisciplinary collaborations both on campus and with scientists nationally and internationally. Affiliated research units on campus include the Materials Research Laboratory, the California Nanosystems Institute, the Institute for Terahertz Science and Technology, the Neuroscience Research Institute, the Marine Science Institute, the Center for BioEngineering, and the Mitsubishi Chemical - Center for Advanced Materials.

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Using the continuous improvement principles of Lean Six Sigma, UCSB "Leaning In" is a group for staff to build on and enhance their professional skills.

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180 Degrees Consulting at UCSB is a close-knit, professionally oriented group of students that works with both local and global nonprofits through hands-on consulting projects. We offer our members opportunities for professional development and mentorship through connections with top consulting firms like BCG, Bain, and Deloitte.

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- Gain hands on experience in working with outside organizations and addressing issues with innovative, practical and sustainable solutions
- Access to educational materials and case studies for interviewing practice
- Getting to meet, learn, and work with similarly like-minded and driven students
- The best possible positioning from UCSB to place into top consulting firms and virtually everything else

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The mission of 8-bit Improv is to produce a series of live performance improv comedy shows for the Isla Vista, Goleta, and Santa Barbara community.

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To provide a space for undergraduate and graduate students in Earth Science at UCSB to develop and refine professional skills, expand their professional networks, and explore career opportunities in the geosciences.

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Member benefits include access to professional development events and field outings, access to AAPG resources and connections with industry professionals, community service and outreach, and affordable outdoor gear rentals.

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The UCSB Academic & Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) supports the health and well-being of faculty, staff, and family members. We assist with identifying, managing, and resolving work-related and personal concerns that may affect job performance and relationships. We offer confidential short-term counseling, consultation, wellness workshops, and assistance with threat management.

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Active Minds is a national 501(c)3 organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking. We are changing the culture on campuses and in the community by providing information, leadership opportunities and advocacy training to the next generation.

By developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses nationwide, the nonprofit organization works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community.

Through campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on campuses nationwide.

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We’re a campus ministry on the UC Santa Barbara campus that believes that college is the perfect time to explore the big questions like, “Does God exist?” and “What am I here for?”

At A2F, we try to recreate what we read in Acts chapter 2 of the Bible — ordinary folks forming an extraordinary community. We meet weekly on campus to study the Bible, as well as throughout the week for small groups and other activities. It’s a safe place to make some friends, think about the big questions of life, and get some answers as we investigate and discover God’s purpose for us.

We invite you to join us!

Check us out on social media or reach out:
Instagram: @a2f_ucsb | Facebook: @acts2fellowshipucsb

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Our mission is to create opportunities for students to obtain a better understanding of the actuarial career, connect with other students studying actuarial exams, and build relationships with industry professionals that can lead to internships and jobs. We host an Actuarial Career Fair in the Fall, resume and interview workshops, info sessions with hiring companies, guest speaker events with practicing actuaries, programming workshops, and fun socials to network with other actuarial students. We also have exam prep guides to check out at the Statistics Department, discount codes for online study materials, and an exam reimbursement policy.

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As a paid member you will be given access to The Infinite Actuary (TIA) and Coaching Actuaries (CA) discount codes and formula sheets, two hours of exclusive access to our annual Actuarial Career Fair, the option to take part in CAS Case Competitions, and other exclusive events.

If you are interested in joining the association visit actuaryclub.pstat.ucsb.edu/ and go to the Join our Association tab.

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Department of Special Research Collections (SRC) in the UCSB Library) with consideration of the group’s founding scope statement:

“The UC Santa Barbara Library has agreed to preserve and make accessible historical materials related to the tragedy of May 23, 2014 in the Department of Special Collections. To accomplish this goal, two library representatives are working with the Ad-Hoc Memorial Preservation Group to identify, acquire, preserve, and describe materials related to the incident. The group has been actively collecting two types of materials in both digital and physical formats: 1) a representative sample of condolence items and 2) records documenting the University’s response to the event. The first meeting of the Ad-Hoc Group was held on June 13, 2014. Since that date the membership has expanded so that the group has representatives of campus administration, the Library, the faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and UCSB Alumni.”

While the collection is now processed and subject to the collection practices of the Department of Special Research Collections, this group may be involved in activities to further engage faculty, staff, and community members in continuing memorialization and in educational engagement activities related to the tragedy and the memorial collection.

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UCSB Adventure Programs exists to enhance campus and community life by providing educational and recreational experiences through wilderness trips, outdoor recreation classes, ropes courses, and climbing center programs. Our philosophy is to hire people who are responsible, enthusiastic, hardworking, and willing to learn. More important than technical experience in the activities we do, we want people who are “heads up” in terms of risk management, awareness, customer service and interested in professional development. Many of the skills necessary for employment can be learned on the job or during the Leadership Training Course.

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The long-term goal of Adventures in Caring is to produce the materials, methods, and programs that ensure the practice of compassion for the sick will be reliably passed on to future generations of professional and volunteer caregivers—at a standard that demonstrably benefits the healing process—so that the mental, emotional and spiritual distress encountered by those who suffer from illness or trauma is alleviated to the point that their state-of-mind becomes an asset to the healing of their body.

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The organization's mission is to bring together diverse groups of people passionate about effecting change with respect to Animal Rights, Health, and Environment through advocacy, education & outreach.
We meet every Tuesday at 5:00 PM PST in Girvetz 1106. We welcome anyone who cares about animals, health and the planet.
If you'd like to get into contact with us, please email us at ucsbaaa@gmail.com

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The Aerospace and Aviation Club is intended to set a reliable platform for anyone who has a passion for aerospace and aviation at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Members are welcome to communicate in such an enjoyable and professional atmosphere. Aviation related lessons and resources are shared regularly to promote recreational fly safety and help members on the potential path to the aviation career or aerospace industry.

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The Afghan Student Association is open to anyone interested in having fun and meeting new people! We want to promote the unique culture, history and traditions of Afghanistan, unite the local Afghan community both on and off-campus, educate the student body on social issues pertaining to Afghanistan and support the human rights of Afghan people. And, of course, we will be having lots of fun Afghan-themed events like potlucks on the dastarkhan, henna nights, Eid and Nowroz banquets, and Bollywood watch parties! We hope to see you there!!

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The African diasporic Cultural Resource Center (AdCRC) educates, promotes, and encourages the interaction and dialogue among the diverse ethnic groups within the African diasporic communities of UCSB and to promote cross cultural learning and interaction amongst all ethnic groups. The AdCRC is an environment for students, staff, faculty and community members to develop an understanding of and appreciation for their African diasporic cultural identities. AdCRC staff strives to create and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all to acquire knowledge in relation to the diversity of cultures within the African diaspora.

The AdCRC strives to assist in the holistic development of students of the African diaspora by focusing on several areas: academic excellence, cultural awareness, leadership development, social involvement, and proactive civic engagement. As a result of successfully developing our students in each of the aforementioned areas, the AdCRC, in turn, aids in the overall retention and graduation rates of our Black students at UCSB.

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Afterthought Group provides extensive analysis, predictions, and advice on major international affairs. We work in encouraging others to get involved in changing peoples’ minds and the world around them for the better through graphics, podcasts, and articles. We provide holistic analysis on the world’s most relevant issues and provide a nonpartisan space for participants to express their beliefs on them.

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Learn leadership skills
Gain major-related experience skills and experiences
Build international connections

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To promote awareness of, and exposure to South Asian classical art forms including, but not limited to: classical and semi-classical forms of music and dance.
To facilitate cross-cultural artistic innovation in the form of fusion performances.
To provide a platform for new and continuing musicians to collaborate with other artists who come from similar traditions.

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The mission of the Organization shall be a UCSB student run club for women in the arts, sciences and technology at UCSB. AWMAS empowers women to succeed in
technology related fields, be it academic or professional, with an emphasis in new
media. AWMAS consists of scientists, engineers, musicians, music industry
professionals, game developers, educators and graphic artists among others who
strive to inspire and learn from each other. Through AWMAS, women are given
an opportunity to share ideas, network and collaborate.

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To encourage and reward academic excellence among first-generation college students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at UCSB

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A certificate and pin signifying membership.
An outward recognition of personal accomplishment and an incentive for continued high scholarship.
The opportunity to meet other first-generation scholars from all academic disciplines on your campus and to join them in promoting academic excellence and creating a supportive environment for first-generation college students.
Identifies you to employers, professionals, and graduate schools as a person of superior academic ability and commitment.
Ability to mentor younger first-generation students.
Ability to receive mentoring from more senior first-generation students, as well as faculty, staff, and alumni who were first-generation students.
Local chapter leadership opportunities.

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The Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity is devoted to enriching the lives of members through lifetime opportunities of friendship, leadership, learning, and service.

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Alpha Delta Pi Sorority established the Gamma Xi Chapter at UC Santa Barbara in 1950. Ever since ADPi's debut as one of the original seven sororities on campus, the women of this chapter have continued to uphold the traditions of unbreakable sisterhood, academic excellence, philanthropic service, and legacy of remarkable leaders for over 68 years. Our open motto “We Live For Each Other,” encompasses the foundation that Alpha Delta Pi was built on and represents our everlasting bond as sisters.

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Alpha Kappa Psi is recognized as the premier developer of principled business leaders, and has grown to become the oldest and largest professional business fraternity in the world.

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To love God deeply and love his people radically

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Deepened faith and relationship with God; tight-knit community and fellowship with other Christians; leadership training; community service opportunities