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Graduate education is an adventure
About eighteen months ago, I set out on a journey walking the islands of the Dodecanese during a sailing trip in Türkiye and Greece with several friends. Along the way, I found winding paths, timeless villages and breathtaking views of sea and sky. That experience got me thinking about how adventure shows up in other parts of life, especially in learning.
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Policy change: Use Zoom for all spring thesis and dissertation defenses
We are currently in peak season for students defending theses and dissertations. As you know, graduate policy dictates that:
Scholarship for interns in Washington D.C.
This fall marked the launch of a new scholarship for graduate students funded by a generous donation to the ASU Foundation.
Tips for your digital portfolio: Create your digital narrative with intention and purpose
We encourage you to take control of your digital story and populate your ASU supported digital portfolio.
Which distinguished graduate fellowships and dissertation awards to apply for this fall
There are multiple fellowships and program deadlines to apply for with all necessary deadlines, eligibility and info sessions.
ASU graduate makes national headlines
Peter Marting’s research in animal behavior was featured in the Council of Graduate School’s GradImpact gallery.
Student Advisory Group improves graduate student experience at ASU
The Graduate College Student Advisory Group, established in the fall of 2020, is a 12-student committee that is tasked with addressing the graduate climate at ASU.
Postdoc Profile: Mehmet Kosa
Dr. Mehmet Kosa is a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychology who examines whether emotional and meaningful experiences in virtual reality games help reduce daily stress.
Reimagining the margins
As a collective, we often think of margins as bad things because they imply confinement and rigidity. But what happens when we start to think of them as opportunities? This mindset shift can have major impacts in education, leadership and beyond.
The academic job interview: Three do’s and don’ts when preparing for a teaching demonstration
By Barbi Honeycutt
Most faculty job interviews include a research presentation and a teaching demonstration as part of the on-campus interview process. Postdoctoral scholars are experts in research. They know how to design experiments, test…
Online Grad Fair provides discounts on graduation packages
No matter where you are when you finally turn your tassel, you should feel proud of your incredible achievement.
Grad15: Critical Reading Strategies
Graduate students spend a significant amount of time reading, yet it is common to reach the end of a page only to realize the content has not fully registered. Developing strong critical reading skills helps turn those moments into…
Salute to Service: Mackenzie Mollohan is the top leadership cadet in ASU’s Army ROTC program
When Mackenzie Mollohan was 14 years old, she joined the Civilian Air Patrol, a non-profit corporation that serves as an official civilian reserve for the United States Air Force.
She’s wanted to be a military pilot…
Grad15: Talking about imposter syndrome
As we prepare for another semester, the Graduate College's Student Support Resources team paired up with the Center for Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience to deliver programming about how graduate students can overcome imposter…
Best Practice: 9 tips for getting the most out of the iPOS
The Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) allows graduate students to plan and navigate their degree program through graduation, including the selection of their committee. Graduate advisors and faculty can help students progress to program completion…
Intentional conversations
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…
Spring 2019 deadlines for thesis or dissertation format approval
The end of the spring semester will be here before you know it. If you are holding a defense for a thesis, dissertation or other document requiring format review by March 29, 2019 and are in line for spring 2019 completion, you do…
NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo
Arizona State University was well represented at the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo held in Philadelphia on May 27 to June 1. NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to…
It’s a marathon, not a sprint: Four tips for completing graduate school or a triathlon
“This is too hard,” I told myself. “You’re doing it!” yelled someone I didn’t know.
Making a fresh start
My best friend growing up had her birthday on August 5, which of course is right before the start of school. As fate would have it, my son was born on August 5.
IEW Profile: Joseph Karanja
Joseph Karanja is an international PhD student from Kenya. He received the Interdisciplinary Enrichment Fellowship that allows him to make significant strides in his academic journey studying geographic information science at the School of…
As my friend says: you matter more than you think
In this month’s message, Dean Libby Wentz discusses the impact of small actions on social change – and her hopes for you during the next chapter of your life! 🎓
Enrichment Fellow explores the intricate relationship between viruses and their animal hosts
Meet Melanie Regney, a PhD student researching viruses in marine animals and polar environments. In this Q&A, this Enrichment Fellow discusses her research progress and challenges and her favorite hobbies, such as painting, to relax!
New mentorship program for postdocs is taking shape
Over the past several months, the Postdoctoral Affairs Office has been putting together a mentoring program to assist postdocs with getting the experience and connections they need to successfully prepare for and acquire the type of job they want…