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What it means to be unstoppable
This month’s bold word is “unstoppable” — a reflection on persistence, adaptability and the courage to keep moving forward. Dean Wentz explores how empathy and determination work together to help us adapt today to shape tomorrow, with insights from ASU faculty and a preview of the upcoming Distinguished Lecture featuring Anthony Robles.
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The Graduate College welcomes two new Ford Foundation Fellows to ASU
Sarra Tekola and Alexandrina Agloro have both been awarded Ford Foundation Fellowships to research at ASU.
Sarra won Ford’s predoctoral award. She is a PhD student in ASU’s School of Sustainability, and she’s researching how to build eco-…
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.
PhD candidate draws on Arizona upbringing to tell Latinx and Indigenous stories
On an early Sunday morning, Oscar Mancinas sits at his desk working on his next book. For him, writing is a process that can take place over the course of a week, month or even several years.
Education opens doors and diversity opens innovation: A conversation with Lisa Magaña, Provost Fellow for ASU’s Hispanic Serving initiatives
In June, ASU was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the US Department of Education. This means that Hispanic students now make up at least 25% of the entire ASU student body.
Funding Spotlight: Joshua Daymude — From ARCS award recipient to ASU faculty
For this Funding Spotlight, we spoke to ARCS Foundation recipient Joshua Daymude! This new ASU professor works in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence with a joint appointment in the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and…
Reflecting on the good in life this holiday season
Dean Libby Wentz sits down with Tamara Underiner, Associate Dean of Professional Development and Engagement and Lisa Anderson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Graduate College. They highlighted recent personal achievements, how they unwind…
Chanting stories of tradition: A Fulbright student’s experience in the Philippines
Meet David Gowey, a 2023-24 Fulbright and PhD student in Sociocultural Anthropology. His research in the Philippines focuses on studying the Schools of Living Tradition, traditional Panay Bukidnon songs, dances and epic chanting.
Welcome new postdocs!
Register for New Postdoc Orientation.
Greetings and welcome to ASU from the Postdoctoral Affairs Office. We are excited that you are here. We want to take a minute to introduce you to the Office and let you know what we have in store for…
Free membership to New York Academy of Sciences
Arizona State University recently became an Institutional Member of the New York Academy of Sciences and sponsors free memberships for all interested students, postdocs and faculty.
The Academy, founded in 1817, has helped…
Niveditha Muthukrishnan designs wearable technology to improve lives of Parkinson’s patients
Niveditha Muthukrishnan traveled to ASU all the way from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu in India to pursue her PhD for three reasons.
For one, you can’t beat the weather in Arizona.
…
GFSD seeks diverse applicants for fellowship
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) is seeking graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to apply for its fellowship opportunity.
GFSD’s goal is to increase the number…
Together, we are up to the challenge
The time you spend during graduate school can be some of the most rewarding as well as the most challenging times in your life. It is an opportunity to create lifelong friendships and learn skills that translate into a strong career. It…
Best practice: The peer mentor's role
Do’s and don’ts of mentoring
To be a strong mentor and lead intentional conversations with your mentee, you may take on many roles: teacher, consultant, sounding board, confidant, role model, devil’s advocate, or coach.
Goal setting
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…
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…
Maximize access and the impact of your research: Knowledge Mobilization Studio
Enroll in the Knowledge Mobilization Studio today and learn to articulate and leverage your research in exciting new directions.
Luncheon recognizes the unsung heroes of the graduate student experience
Staff were invited to relax, enjoy each other’s company and partake in a complimentary buffet and giveaways.
Postdoc ideas change the world: Dr. Sally Morton speaks during Postdoc Appreciation Week
ASU’s Executive Vice President for the Knowledge Enterprise Dr. Sally C. Morton was the guest speaker at the annual Postdoc Appreciation Breakfast on September 21, 2021.
Postdoc Profile: Debalina Maitra
Dr. Debalina Maitra is an Associate Research Scientist at Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering whose research focuses on diversity, inclusion and equity. Dr. Maitra hopes her research will make education more equitable for everyone.
IEW Profile: Mario Hernández
Mario Hernandez is a Religious Studies doctoral student from Mexico City. The Fulbright Foreign Student Fellowship provided a life-changing opportunity as a scholar at ASU. He will graduate with a PhD in August 2024.
Five master's students graduate "with distinction"
The Graduate College proudly celebrates the class of 2023! 🎓 These grad profiles highlight students who received a Master's With Distinction honor for graduating with a cumulative 4.0 GPA. Read more about these exceptional grads and their…
Graduate College to recognize excellence and impact at the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards
Every year, honorees are celebrated for making a difference in mentorship. Learn more about this year's mentors.
An argument for entrepreneurship
There are a lot of people that think that postdocs are the perfect people to form startups. Myself included.
What we can learn from “The Surprising Science of Meetings”
Editor’s Note: Thank you to Tom Chanter for giving his permission to republish a portion of his Medium post, “How to Fix Unproductive Business Meetings.”
By Tom Chanter