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Learn more about our graduate programs and the application process from a member of our Admissions Team! Register to attend and receive more information.
- Tuesday, August 20, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time: Which Master's Program is Right for Me? | Register now!
Still deciding which master's program is the right fit? Hear a comparison of our MESM and MEDS graduate programs for program directors. - Tuesday, September 1, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time: Overview of Bren's Graduate Programs | Register now!
Hear about our three graduate programs and the application process from a member of our Admissions Team. - Thursday, September 24, at 2:00 p.m Pacific Time: Which Master's Program is Right for Me? | Register now!
Still deciding which master's program is the right fit? Hear a comparison of our MESM and MEDS graduate programs for program directors. - Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time: MEDS Program Webinar: Environmental Data Science in Action - From Data to Insight | Register now!
Environmental data science is changing how we understand and respond to the world around us — from tracking deforestation via satellite imagery to modeling wildfire risk to predicting species distributions under climate change. In this webinar, we'll walk through real examples of data science in action across sectors and touch on how the rise of AI is informing both the field and programs like MEDS. - Thursday, October 1, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time: The MESM Impact Project Experience | Register now!
Get an inside look at one of the most distinctive features of the MESM program: the MESM Impact Project, a year-long, team-based experience where students work with real clients to address complex environmental challenges. Join the MESM Program Director to learn how Impact Projects are structured, what past projects have looked like, and how this experience helps students build professional skills in project management, collaboration, client engagement, communication, and applied problem-solving. - Tuesday, October 6, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time: Putting your Best Application Forward | Register now!
Gain useful insights into how you can strengthen your application and showcase your achievements for our review committee. - Thursday, October 15, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time: MEDS Program Webinar: The MEDS Capstone Experience | Register now!
Get an inside look at one of the most distinctive features of the MEDS program — the year-long Capstone project, where student teams partner with real clients to tackle pressing environmental data science challenges. Join faculty and staff in this webinar to learn how Capstones are structured, what past projects have looked like, and how this experience prepares graduates to hit the ground running in their careers. - Tuesday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time: Overview of Bren's Graduate Programs | Register now!
Hear about our three graduate programs and the application process from a member of our Admissions Team. - Tuesday, October 27, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time: MEDS Program Webinar: Environmental Data Science Research at Bren | Register now!
What does it look like when your professors are also publishing researchers, building tools, and consulting for agencies working on real environmental problems? Join members of the MEDS faculty to hear about the work they're doing and what that means for your education at Bren. - Tuesday, November 3, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time: Overview of Bren's Graduate Programs | Register now!
Hear about our three graduate programs and the application process from a member of our Admissions Team. - Tuesday, November 24, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time: Financing your Education | Register now!
Hear from a member of the Admissions Team about the various ways Bren students fund their graduate degrees. - Tuesday, December 8, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time: Application Q & A | Register now!
Got last-minute questions before submitting your application? Join a member of our Admissions Team to get all your questions answered.
All Programs Open House
Save the date! Join us for the Bren School Open House event for prospective students hosted in-person here at Bren Hall. This year's event will be held on October 23, 2026 from 12:30-4:00 p.m. PT. You’ll meet Bren’s faculty, Career team, Admissions staff, and current students as they host a series of informational sessions. This is a great time to get all of your questions answered about admissions, academics, student life, financial support, housing, and more. Get a sneak peek at what it’s like to be a Bren student and a part of the Bren community at UCSB located in the beautiful Santa Barbara area. Visit our Open House webpage to learn more and to register for the event!
MEDS Program Virtual Open House
Mark your calendar! This year we’re excited to host a special event for prospective students considering the MEDS program. Join us on November 18th, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. PT for this virtual Open House where you’ll hear from MEDS alumni, faculty, and staff about the innovative and rigorous program preparing students to use data science to solve pressing environmental problems. Register now!
Visiting Bren
Welcoming you to Bren Hall at UCSB is one of our favorite ways to share everything Bren has to offer! Please take advantage of the upcoming webinars, Open House, or contact our admissions team for a virtual visit or online advising. An interactive map with photos of the UC Santa Barbara campus can be found on the university's Office of Admissions page. To view a video tour of Bren Hall, home of the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at UC Santa Barbara, click on the link below.
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Grad and Career Fairs, Diversity Forums, and Conferences
In Fall 2026 through Winter 2027, the Bren School will be attending:
- California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education at San Diego State University on October 3
- University of Washington Virtual Environmental Career & Networking Fair on October 29
- Graduate and Professional Schools Fair at UC Santa Barbara on November 10
- American Geophysical Union (AGU) annual meeting in San Francisco on December 7-11
The UCSB Graduate Division will also be representing our programs at several events. See their schedule on their Recruitment Fairs & Events Schedule page for more details.
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Master of Environmental Data Science
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