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PROFESSOR�Grace Bishop

DIRECTOR, UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

Anita Stahl, PhD

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UCSB as Research University

Mission Statement

“The University of California, Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience. Teaching and research go hand-in-hand at UC Santa Barbara. Our students are full participants in an educational journey of discovery that stimulates independent thought, critical reasoning, and creativity [...]”

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What is research?

An inquiry, investigation, or pursuit that makes an original, intellectual, or creative contribution to a discipline, area, question, challenge, or theme

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Cause(s) and Effect(s)

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National Association of Colleges and Employers Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

Career & Self Development

Communication

Critical Thinking

Equity & Inclusion

Leadership

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technology

Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.

Career & Self Development

Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.

Communication

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.

Critical Thinking

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

Equity & Inclusion

Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds. Engage in anti-oppressive practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism and inequity.

Leadership

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.

Professionalism

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

Teamwork

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

Technology

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

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What our students are saying

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How can students

get involved?

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URCA Programs

Faculty Grants and the Research Directory: Assist a faculty member or graduate student on an existing project

Showcases: URCA Week and URCA Press to share student research with broader public

URCA Grant: Funds independent research project expenses up to $750

Consortium: Campus partnership to share opportunities and resources

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How UCSB Undergrads are finding research experience

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Go to class.

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Professors: Get to know them.

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TAs: Get to know �them, too.

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Be and stay curious.

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URCA Center

The Center is a hub for undergraduate students across departments to find opportunities, support, and community throughout their research journey.

Library: Room 1539

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Anita Stahl, PhD

Director, URCA

anita@ucsb.edu

urca.ucsb.edu

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