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02 — Programs

Our Programs

Explore our fellowships, career pathways, and career accelerator programs.

Frontiers Fellowship

7 Weeks 2 hrs/wk reading 1 hr/wk discussion

Start here!

A new spin on a flagship discussion program run at top universities around the world. Explore the core ideas of effective altruism, how rapid progress might shape the future, and what you can do about it.

The Effectiveness Mindset

Technologies of Promise & Peril

Applications Closed

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Career Pathways Program

Ongoing 1-2 hour discussions

Engage in small-group discussions with professionals in a wide variety of EA cause areas.

Professional Networking

Explore Key Challenges

Confirmed guests: Jesse Tandler, managing director of the New Roots Institute, April 22. Brandon Goldman, partner at Lionheart Ventures and treasurer at the Foresight Institute, date TBA.

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Career Accelerator

Ongoing Co-working group

A semi-structured co-working group to make concrete progress on your career plans. Includes 1-1 career "red-teaming," goal-setting, and resources for career next steps

Goal-Setting & Accountability

Personalized One-on-One Support

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Join the Board

Ongoing 2–8 hrs/wk

Join the board for a strong community, leadership experience, and to help expand and improve the club.

Leadership Experience

Strong Community

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Not sure which one is for you?

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03 — Events

Upcoming Events

Social Fri Apr 17 · 6:00 PM · RSVP for location

Vegan Baking Social

Come hang out with other EA at UCLA members, and bake some delicious vegan treats! RSVP to let us know you're coming and get the address.

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Career Pathways Program Wed Apr 22 · 6:00 PM · Powell Classroom B

Career Pathways: Animal Advocacy

We'll be having a small group discussion with UCLA Professor Jesse Tandler. Professor Tandler is the managing director of the New Roots Institute, focused on empowering the next generation with knowledge and training to end factory farming. After the discussion with Professor Tandler, we'll be hearing from program specialist Natalie Amezcua about the New Roots Institute fellowship. We'll be capping discussion attendance at 10 students, so make sure to register to secure your spot.

Conference May 2–3 · Washington, D.C.

EAGxDC

EAGxDC is part of the Effective Altruism Global conference series. It's a great place to learn about EA cause areas from leading professionals in their fields, have 1-1 chats with these same professionals, and meet the broader EA community. Apply by Thursday, April 16! Reach out to a board member on Discord for more information, or if you want feedback on your application.

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Event Calendar

Join us for speaker events, conferences, and socials throughout the quarter.

04 — Contact

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