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As we celebrate another season of academic achievement, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our graduating students and a warm acknowledgment to those continuing their journeys. This moment is not just a milestone — it’s a transition into a new phase of contribution, leadership and possibility.
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How to survive an Arizona summer
If you are new to Arizona, you are probably sick and tired of people asking you “have you experienced a summer yet?” It’s even kind of intimidating the way they ask it… like, “a” summer. It’s a thing. And if you like to do anything outside…
Three traps that could ruin your job interview
Making a good impression at a job interview can be tricky. You should definintely show up on time, dress appropriately, and research the company. But those things are all givens.
Once you are in the actual interview, there are three…
REGISTER NOW for the ASU Postdoc Career Conference, set for May 22
It’s time to get the gang together! We’ve reserved a bunch of rooms in the Tempe Memorial Union to get all of ASU’s postdocs together for one day, to meet one another, to network, and to talk about your future! Whether you’re headed for the…
Five Questions with Thomas Lassi
1. Tell us about yourself
I’m originally from northern Sweden, from a tiny rural area north of the Arctic Circle. I did my undergrad at Luleȧ University of Technology in northern Sweden and my masters at Oklahoma State…
Annual NPA Conference brings together PDOs and PDAs
By Wiley Larsen, Program Manager
The National Postdoctoral Association convened it’s annual conference April 12-14 in Orlando with a collection of around 400 postdocs and postdoc office directors. Like last year, the split was about 1/3rd…
80 years of Graduate Education
As we move beyond the midway point in the semester, I am confident that each of us is making strides toward the goals we set for ourselves three months ago. Spring is a refreshing time of year, and possibly an opportunity to set new goals as we…
Online students can do it all
Anne LaForti knew she wanted to get a graduate degree, but wasn’t sure which degree was best for her. Anne’s focus was squarely on future sustainability and ecological restoration.
A letter from assembly president of GPSA
We are made up of representatives from various colleges, elected every spring, to serve as conduits between fellow students in their college, GPSA and ASU at large on a variety of issues.
Survey reveals details about postdoc experiences at ASU
Back in December, the ASU Postdoctoral Affairs Office sent out an informal survey to all ASU postdocs on the ASU campuses. The results are in and we wanted to provide an overview of the results, as well as shed a little light on how we plan to…
Celebrating Excellence
On March 21, 2019, we will be celebrating the achievements of students who are recipients of Graduate College funded fellowships.
Graduate College releases new Graduate Professional template for digital portfolios
A digital portfolio is a place to build better lifelong reflective learning habits and attract future employers.
Writing tutoring and workshops available through Graduate Academic Support Center
The University Academic Success Programs Graduate Academic Support Center has tutoring across all ASU campuses.
Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards were held on March 28, 2019
On Thursday, March 28, the Graduate College presented finalists for the 2019 Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards Ceremony.
Jennifer Cason, director of Student Support Resources at the Graduate College, defined knowledge mobilization as “a…
31 years of recognizing excellence in mentoring: Meet the 2018-19 outstanding faculty mentors
Graduate College recognizes efforts and awards outstanding faculty.
IRC Changemaker Challenge winners
Each year, IRC students groups vie for grant funding for programs of their design.
Best practices: 10 tips for curating your digital portfolio
Research shows that a digital portfolio is a valuable tool to help you better track your academic progress and more favorably position yourself for post-graduate success.
A digital portfolio is an electronic collection of evidence over…
Library pilots lunchtime workshop series
A new lunchtime workshop series was offered by the ASU Library in February and March. This series aims to enhance graduate students' scholarly activities.
Workshops ranged from citation management to copyright and fair use…
Spring 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester will be here before we know it. Students should refer to the deadlines below to make sure they are on track to graduate this semester.
April 12: Last day to hold an oral thesis/dissertation defense
April 15:…
Grad College, Army Partnership funds master’s degree programs at ASU
ASU's partnership between the Office of Distinguished Graduate Fellowships and the U.S. Army Department of Military Science.
Upcoming award deadlines
The Completion Fellowship is a merit-based award to support degree completion of outstanding graduate students enrolled in an immersion graduate program.
Save the date! — Early NSF-GRFP Information Session
NSF-GRFP fellowships are awarded for graduate research study in traditional STEM fields.
Graduate College appoints professor Enrique Vivoni as associate dean for Graduate Initiatives
Enrique R. Vivoni has been named associate dean of graduate initiatives.
Survey reveals details about postdoc experiences at ASU
Remember the postdoc survey we asked you to complete back in December? The results are in and we wanted to show our appreciation by giving you an overview of the results and a little insight about how we plan to use this data as we make plans…
Awards and Recognitions
Congratulations to:
Tamal Roy received the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for working in Germany. Tamal also was awarded the Seal of Excellence Certificate by the European…