When: Saturday, October 25th 2025, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PDT Location: Student Services Building (SSB), Room 170, 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, California 95343, United States of America Mission:BRAIN UC Merced will host a research career preparation and mentorship seminar designed to connect undergraduate students with UCMerced faculty in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science. The event will introduce students to the process of becoming experts in global healthand neurological research, including how to identify meaningful questions, design studies, join labs, and contribute to scientific discovery. Faculty willshare their own research journeys and provide insights into how undergraduates can prepare for graduate school and research careers in academia,medicine, and related fields. Through interactive discussions and a Q&A session, students will learn practical steps to get involved in research projects,build strong academic and professional profiles, and seek mentorship that supports their long-term career goals.This seminar is directly tied to careerpreparation. It will equip students with strategies for joining research labs, applying to graduate programs, presenting at conferences, and publishing theirwork. By connecting directly with UC Merced faculty, students gain access to mentorship pipelines and insider knowledge on what it takes to succeed asresearchers in neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science.Speakers will include UC Merced faculty actively conducting research in neuroscience,psychology, and cognitive science, who will share their experiences and offer guidance on how undergraduates can enter and thrive in research. Theywill be joined by graduate and professional trainees offering perspectives on the transition from undergraduate research to advanced training. In addition,one of the founders of the Mission:BRAIN Foundation will deliver a keynote talk on global neurosurgery. This talk will highlight how collaboration amongstudents, researchers, and neurological institutes worldwide is addressing the lack of neurological healthcare infrastructure in under-resourced countries,focusing on the importance of student involvement in advancing global health solutions. Particular emphasis will be placed onsupporting first-generation, underrepresented, and underserved students, aligning with Mission:BRAIN’s mission to expand access to mentorship andcreate pathways into global health and neurological research.This event complies with federal and state non-discrimination laws, is applicable to living our values, and is open to all members of the campus community.

When: Tuesday, November 18th 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PST Location: Virtual Join me for a virtual career hour about an exciting opportunity. Come meet with alumni and/or employers to learn about different career paths, gain career advice and seek new opportunities. November Guest: UCSD School of Global Policy and Strategy  Sincerely, Lezly Juergenson, she/her, SSHA Career Specialist ACCOMMODATIONS To request an accommodation for this event, please contact The Student Career Center at careercenter@ucmerced.edu by Sept. 2nd, 2025. Open To All:The Student Career Center, website, resources, programs and events comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws, are applicable to living our values, and are open to all members of the campus community. 

When: Wednesday, October 22nd 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm PDT Location: Virtual                                        Thinking About Teaching? Let’s Talk Pathways with MarshallThis workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the various pathways into the teaching profession, including Master’s programs, Intern Programs, and Teacher Residencies. Designed for individuals considering a career in education, the session will be facilitated by a representative from the Marshall Teacher Residency . Learn more about us and gain valuable insight into the preparation options available and the steps needed to pursue a successful career in teaching.

When: Friday, October 31st 2025, 9:00 am CDT - Saturday, November 1st 2025, 4:00 pm CDT Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America October 29-November 1Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania Convention Center SHPE National Convention serves as one of the country’s largest, annual gathering of talented STEM students and professionals.Stop by the NXP booth during the career fair portion of the conference from 8-11:30AM & 2-5:30PM on 10/31, and 8-11:30AM & 12:30-4PM on 11/1 to learn about how you could kickstart your career at NXP!

When: Thursday, November 13th 2025, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm EST Location: Virtual The NYU Teacher Residency supports those interested in education but who are unsure of how to go about it.  Our Open Office Hours are meant to be a flexible space where people can connect with the NYU Teacher Residency to discuss anything relevant about teaching, particularly for those who are carving out non-traditional pathways. We will hold this time open but folks can also book 1:1 time separately to discuss things in a smaller setting if that is preferable.  Feel free to email me directly at (matthew.giles@nyu.edu) if you'd prefer to find time to connect 1:1 on Zoom or over the phone.

When: Monday, October 27th 2025, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EDT Location: Virtual The NYU Teacher Residency supports those interested in education but who are unsure of how to go about it.  Our Open Office Hours are meant to be a flexible space where people can connect with the NYU Teacher Residency to discuss anything relevant about teaching, particularly for those who are carving out non-traditional pathways. We will hold this time open but folks can also book 1:1 time separately to discuss things in a smaller setting if that is preferable.  Feel free to email me directly at (matthew.giles@nyu.edu) if you'd prefer to find time to connect 1:1 on Zoom or over the phone.

When: Thursday, October 30th 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Join the Partnership for Public Service for an information session about the Harold W. Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations for Summer 2026 on Thursday, October 30 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET. The Rosenthal Fellows program is a paid opportunity for international affairs and international relations graduate students with one year remaining until graduation to gain professional experience in government. In this session, you will learn about:  The history and an overview of the Rosenthal program.  Options to secure fellowship placements in federal, state, and local government.  Examples of past fellow’s portfolios.  Professional development opportunities through Future Leaders Program.  How to apply on GoGovernment.org and strengthen your application ahead of the December 5th deadline.   Target audience: International affairs and international relations graduate students with one year remaining until graduation.Date and Time: Thursday, October 30, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET Location: Zoom, register belowRegister here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/UVhtY0q-RQihfJ3Y2PHN5w Company: Partnership for Public Service, https://ourpublicservice.org/  Company description: The Partnership for Public Service is a nonprofit organization that is building a better government and a stronger democracy.   

When: Wednesday, November 19th 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST Location: Student Services Building (SSB) 120 Hear from three representatives as they discuss application strategies for Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students through the National Science Foundation and UC REU (Administered by UROC).   If you are interested in getting a paid research experience this summer,  attend this session!

When: Thursday, October 16th 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT Location: Classroom and Office Building 1 (COB 1), Room 116, 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, California 95343, United States of America Preparing for Graduate School? Join us to hear advice from faculty & scholars!Panelists include:Dr. Leslie, UC Merced FacultyDr. Heng, Postdoctoral Scholar (Ceballos Virology Lab, UC Merced Professor)Professor Materna, UC Merced Faculty Join us for a grad school workshop featuring Don Elmore from Wellesley College and UC Merced Faculty! Our panel will share insights on applying to graduate school, navigating academia, and exploring careers in research. This event complies with federal and state non-discrimination laws, is applicable to living our values, and is open to all members of the campus community.