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Choosing empathy in a world of speed and self-interest
September’s “bold word” of the month is “empathy.” Empathy asks us to step outside ourselves, confront discomfort (our own and others’) and choose understanding and compassion in a world that often values speed and self-interest.
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Fall 2020 Graduate Workshop Series; Dates and info on virtual workshops designed to support grad students
Join the Graduate Academic Support Center for their Fall 2020 Graduate Workshop Series.
The series includes a range of writing and statistics workshops that are designed to support graduate students as they pursue advanced…
ASU graduate students learn how to prepare teaching portfolios in PFx workshop
The second workshop of the Spring 2020 Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars PFx program* offered valuable tips to future faculty as they prepare their teaching portfolios.
The goal of teaching is learning, and your teaching…
Escape post-PhD job searches that feel like Dr. Seuss’s ‘Waiting Place’
In Dr. Seuss’s classic book "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!" he warns of the "The Waiting Place," a long grind for an unknown amount of time. ;When looking for an industry job after graduate school, it can feel like you have entered "The Waiting…
Creating a mentoring agreement
Mentoring is a relationship entailing formal or informal processes whereby a mentor provides intentional guidance, motivation, and encouragement. Mentors also share knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to empower the mentee in the…
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…
Get your work recognized: Apply for the Ford Foundation fellowship
The Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation’s college and university faculties.
Dean's Message: Supporting the whole student
There are only thirty days left of summer. How will you spend your time?
Nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards will open on July 2
Each year, up to three faculty are recognized by the Graduate College for their excellence and contribution.
Commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at ASU
Every April, ASU celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month honors the history, heritage, achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the U.S.
Postdoc Profile: Gamze Ersan
Dr. Gamze Ersan is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. Dr. Ersan's research is the novel hybrid electrochemical processes for the regeneration of PFAS-laden carbon-based adsorbents.
Disaster mitigation is a collaborative effort
This month, we highlight Presidential Scholar, Emmanuel Salifu, a dual PhD whose work focuses on Agricultural Engineering and climate change. In this Q&A, he talks about his interdisciplinary approach to multi-faceted environmental challenges.
Tend to what you wish to grow: Gardening 101 with the Graduate College’s Dean’s Fellow
In this conversation, Dean Wentz sits down with ASU professor Gyan Nyaupane, a Faculty Fellow at the Graduate College for the academic year 2023-24. Nyaupane discusses his work at ASU, food and culture in his home country, and how he tends his…
Student Spotlight: Creating economic opportunities for women farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
Meet Tripke Travel Grant recipient Bukky Makinde, a PhD candidate at the College of Global Futures. Learn about her research, focused on women's empowerment in agriculture within the Global South.
The key takeaways from the latest Lunch 'n' Learn workshops
The first of two Lunch ‘n Learn workshops in June kicked off the summer for ASU Postdocs. The purpose of the Lunch 'n Learn program at the ASU Postdoc Affairs Office is to provide opportunities for postdocs to learn professional skills to…
Pride and LGBTQ+ graduate student resources
Across the country, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month in June. Officially recognized in 1999 by President Bill Clinton to commemorate the valuable contributions made to the nation by the LGBTQ+ community and its members, Pride…
We are interdependent
"No individual or nation can stand out boasting of being independent. We are interdependent." Martin Luther King, Jr. One day, back in graduate school, my advisor asked me to come into her office and share some of my research with a visitor,…
2020 ASU Salute to Service events honor veterans, service members and first responders during November
For nearly a decade during November, ASU has honored those who have served and contributed to our nation’s defense. This tradition was aligned with Veteran’s Day on November 11 and developed under the banner, ASU Salute to Service. This…
5 opportunities graduate students can take advantage of as we start a new academic year
The 2020-21 academic year will be like no other. All of us, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, graduate faculty and staff, who together create the Graduate College community are doing our best to navigate returning to school in a…
Three ways PhD students can prepare for future careers
To support the careers of current and aspiring PhD holders, we need a better understanding of t
Finish the year strong by using ASU health and wellness programs
With just four weeks until finals, it’s that time in the semester when you may start feeling overwhelmed. Due dates for big projects are looming and exams are just around the corner. For some of you, it may be time to begin your job…
GPSA members advocate for Graduate and Professional Students in DC
By Malena Grosz
GPSA Assistant Director for Government Affairs
MFA candidate in Theatre (Arts Entrepreneurship & Management)
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 Commission for his proposal…
Five Questions with Alexandrina Agloro, Ford Fellowship winner
We’re excited to introduce Alexandrina Agloro, a Ford Fellowship winner and Spring ‘19 Postdoc at ASU. Alex will also be taking a faculty position with the School for the Future of Innovation in Society (SFIS) in mid-2019 in addition to…
The Mentoring Connection: Choosing a mentoring program
This best practice document outlines ways to classify and think about mentoring, helping you to foster successful strategies for your mentoring relationship.