Instructors

Amanda Stansell - Technical Writing

astansell@ucsb.edu

Andres Barei - Math 2A/34A Instructor

barei@math.ucsb.edu

Greg McGrath - Math 3A Instructor

mcgrath@math.ucsb.edu

Leslie Mavrakis - Math 3B Instructor

lmavrakis@math.ucsb.edu

Sam Sehayek - Math 4A Instructor

ssehayek@math.ucsb.edu

Annette Hilton - R for Research Instructor

ahilton@bren.ucsb.edu

Steven Gomez – Python for Research Instructor

stevenjgomez@ucsb.edu

SIMS Summer Toolkit

This toolkit is a guiding packet to familiarize yourself with the resources offered by UC Santa Barbara (UCSB). Included are videos on how to navigate GauchoSpace and Gold, important academic support services, further scientific training opportunities, and student well-being resources. You can also find links and descriptions to professional student organizations that provide professional development, career exploration and guidance. Please go through this toolkit and familiarize yourself with the opportunities and support systems that UCSB has to offer.

Communication

Our main method of communication will be through the platform of Slack. It is a growing platform throughout professional workplaces and industry so we believe that giving you the opportunity to experience Slack will allow you to prepare for the future. You will be receiving an invite to the Slack space when SIMS starts.

Learn more about Slack here

Video Section

Welcome to UCSB

How to register for classes at UCSB!

In this video, Erfan will explain the ins and outs of Gold, the UCSB class registration, grades and personal information portal. It can be hard starting college not knowing the first steps to take, so we hope you find this video helpful in getting you started on Gold.

Graduate Student Mentors

Daniela Rivera Mirabal

Supermentor
Chemical Engineering
driveramirabal@ucsb.edu

Milagros Esmerode

Supermentor
Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
milagrosesmerode@ucsb.edu

Arturo Juan

Graduate Student Mentor: A World of Color
Materials
fajuan@ucsb.edu

Anna Alvarez

Graduate Student Mentor: Building a Soft Muscle for a Robot
Mechanical Engineering
anna_alvarez@ucsb.edu

Soham Chowdhury

Graduate Student Mentor: Cracked, but not Broken
Student, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
soham_chowdhury@ucsb.edu

Allison Chau

Graduate Student Mentor: Slippery when Wet
Materials
achau@ucsb.edu

Elle Murata

Graduate Mentor: Your Brain on Hormones
Neuroscience
elle.murata@ucsb.edu

Noah Stier

Graduate Student Mentor: Sweet Shades! SnapChat Filters with OpenCV
Computer Science
noahstier@ucsb.edu

How to Write an Email

In this video, Adriana will be talking about email etiquette, or in other words, how to write an email. This video contains the differences between casual and formal email writing, formal email structure, what not to do, templates and examples, and more resources.

Check out Erfan’s YouTube channel for more information on UCSB life.

Organizations on Campus:

SACNAS – Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science

SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Everyone is welcome to join.
Contact: http://www.ucsbsacnas.org/contact-us.html

oSTEM

They aim to promote and support LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) individuals and their allies in their pursuit of STEM fields.
Contact: https://ostem-ucsb.weebly.com/contact.html

Los Ingenieros

Los Ingenieros is dedicated to impact lives through professional growth and success, academic opportunities, community involvement, and networking for its members and the local community.
Contact: http://www.ucsblosingenieros.org/contact-us.html

NSBE - National Society of Black Engineers

Their mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers & Scientist who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Contact: https://sites.google.com/view/nsbeucsb/contact-us?authuser=0

Undergraduate Peer Mentors

Jessy Gonzalez

Biochemistry and Chemical Engineering
Math 3A & R for Research Peer Mentor
Your Brain on Hormones
Cracked But Not Broken
jessygonzalez@ucsb.edu

Julia Miyamoto

Microbiology
Math 2A/34A & R for Research Peer Mentor
World of Color
jmiyamoto@ucsb.edu

Henry Dong

Microbiology, Minor in Applied Psychology
Math 3B & Python for Research Peer Mentor
Building a Soft Muscle for Robot
Slippery When Wet
hdong@ucsb.edu

Allan Garcia

Computer Engineering
Math 4A & Python for Research Peer Mentor
Sweet Shades
allangarcia@ucsb.edu

BJC - UCSB Biology Journal Club

Our club meetings are a place to connect with fellow biology students, collaborate, learn how to read and make sense of research papers, and even hear professors and graduate students talk about their projects and give career advice in an informal setting!
biologyjournalclubucsb@gmail.com

SWE - Society of Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers focuses on informing students and educators about the opportunities open to both men and women in the field of engineering. The society also serves as an information center for women in engineering and encourages them to attain high levels of educational and professional achievement.
Contact: https://ucsbswe.weebly.com/contact-us.html

Some UCSB Resources:

Find the most commonly used UCSB websites here

Speaker Contacts:

Speakers coming soon!