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Are you interested in interdisciplinary research/teaching, connecting with faculty for project collaboration, and/or scoring a free lunch? Then join and celebrate the re-launch of the UCSB Crossroads Program and find out how you can get involved in this innovative initiative.

By Nicole Poletto, Professional Development Peer
Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 - 1:00pm


Are you interested in interdisciplinary research/teaching, connecting with faculty for project collaboration, and/or scoring a free lunch? Then join and celebrate the re-launch of the UCSB Crossroads Program at Crossroads Connect 2017: Conversations about interdisciplinary research and teaching at UCSB.

Since 2012, UCSB Crossroads has supported 6 projects that have integrated interdisciplinary research and teaching in graduate education. With funding from the National Science Foundation, UCSB Crossroads is moving into a new phase to expand opportunities for interdisciplinary graduate student training, and we invite graduate students to join us to find out how you can get involved.

Crossroads Connect 2017: Conversations about interdisciplinary research and teaching at UCSB

Saturday, March 4
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Loma Pelona Center
*Coffee and lunch will be provided*
RSVP here by Monday, February 27

Featured Speakers
Ben Halpern - Professor, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management; Director, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis

Linda Adler-Kassner - Professor of Writing Studies; Interim Co-Dean of Undergraduate Education

Panel Discussion
Past Crossroads Faculty and Fellows will engage in a Panel Discussion about first-hand experiences with interdisciplinary research and teaching. Information will also be provided about enhancements to the current Crossroads project and ways to apply for future Crossroads projects.

All interested Doctoral Students are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP here by Monday, February 27.

Questions? Contact Josh Kuntzman, Crossroads Program Coordinator, UCSB Graduate Division