A calendar of events relating to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Plant Sciences DEI Teaching and Mentoring Working Group has developed a monthly calendar of annual events of interest. Our aim is to facilitate people finding opportunities that advance their career trajectories through fellowships, training, mentorship and research opportunities. 

Notes:

  • due dates and annual availability vary, so events are indicated by approximate month;
  • please contact megilbert@ucdavis.edu to add or edit events. 
  • groups have been identified with the sole purpose of helping users find useful events; eligibility can be found on event websites
Year-round 
January
February
  • World Ag Expo - Tulare, CA. Outreach event with high attendance. Relevant groups: general, Latinx
  • UC Natural Reserve Fellowship - A fellowship for undergrads working in UC Nat. Reserves. Relevant groups: all undergrads.
March
April
  • Competitive Edge Summer Bridge Program - Summer program for research and career development. Relevant groups: incoming URM graduate students
  • MANNRS - Annual Training Conference and Career Expo empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.. Relevant groups: URM
  • SACNAS Career Conference - Career focused conference of Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). 
May
June
  • McNair Scholars Program - Grad school preparation program through research mentorship. Relevant groups: low-income & first gen OR URM undergrads
July 
August
September
October
November
December