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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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Student Funding Spotlight with Esther Pretti: Enrichment Fellowship
The Graduate College Enrichment Fellowship, formerly the Interdisciplinary Enrichment Fellowship is currently open for nominations of outstanding incoming graduate students.
Postdoc Profile: Luis Welbanks
Dr. Luis Welbanks is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Earth and Space Exploration who studies the atmospheres of exoplanets to investigate what they are made of. Dr. Welbanks aims to use his research to determine if humans are alone in the…
IEW Profile: William N. Massaquoi
William Massaquoi is an international graduate student from Liberia studying Global Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Through his studies at ASU, he plans to develop a higher learning institute in Liberia to train the next…
Beyond research and methodology: Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recipient explores the holistic side of graduate mentorship
The Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recognizes faculty for their contributions to mentorship! In this Q&A, we speak to Anthony Peguero, a professor of sociology and criminology at the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics and…
The Graduate College welcomes new cohort as part of the LIFT initiative
For the fourth cycle since 2021, the Graduate College welcomed the inaugural cohort of Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows and Presidential Graduate Assistants to ASU.
Road Trip! NPA conference comes to San Diego
What better place to be March 27-29, 2020 than in beautiful San Diego, California for the 18th Annual National Postdoctoral Association Conference! The NPA annual conference is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated…
In the News
Kwapich, Christina L.; Valentini, Gabriele; Hölldobler, Bert (2018). The non-additive effects of body size on nest architecture in a polymorphic ant. Issue: interdisciplinary approaches for uncovering the impacts of architecture on…
Navigating Classroom Conflict: Cultural Insensitivity
At Arizona State University, we pride ourselves on being an institution diverse in population and inclusive to all. Our aim is to provide a forum for the intellectual, personal, social and ethical development of our students.
Because…
Funding Hot Sheet March 27, 2020: Graduate research, social work, and geospace science fellowships
Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding innovative doctoral dissertation research that is relevant to…
Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week
National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week was different this year due to COVID-19 event restrictions. Unfortunately, the Annual Appreciation Breakfast and end-of-the-week family picnic were both canceled. In their place, however, a robust…
Dinner interview etiquette tips for graduate students and postdocs
A common professional-social situation that you might find yourself in as a graduate student or postdoc is meeting with peers, professors, or interview committees over lunch,…
Critical mental health resources available for graduate students at ASU
Because of the unique pressures of graduate school, it’s important for grad students to take part in mental health services provided by ASU when they feel they need counseling.
Initiating mentoring relationships
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…
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.
ARCS Fellowships: Graduate College hosts recognition event
ARCS celebrates and showcases the research accomplishments and the impact graduate students are already making on our society.
A culture of pursuit: Andrew Burchill, NSF Graduate Research Fellow
Editor's note: To demystify the process of attaining distinguished graduate fellowships, ASU Now will feature a multipart series of interviews with distinguished graduate award recipients from across the ASU community. The series will…
Deadlines for submitting your document for format approval for summer 2018
The end of the summer semester will be here before you know it. You do not want to miss the following important format deadlines:
Monday, July 23 is the last day to submit final revisions for thesis/dissertation format approval by 2 p.m.…
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: Nilanjana Mazumdar
Dr. Mazumdar detects algae blooms in real-time in the Central Arizona Project canal system and Lake Pleasant to provide information critical to homeowners and agricultural farmers throughout Arizona.
Grad15: Time Management for Graduate Students
Graduate school is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. Effective time management is one of the most valuable skills students can develop.
How to take a stand during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Every October marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. At ASU, we are committed to spreading awareness about this issue and reminding you that hope and resources are always available.
These inaugural Presidential Graduate Assistantship graduates bring art to the real world
In this Q&A, we learn about the first graduates from the Presidential Graduate Assistants program.
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…
ASU Library Resources for Graduate Students
The ASU Library has a variety of resources with a wealth of information specifically for graduate students. We urge students to take advantage of the library offerings below.
Academic Support"Library 501: What Grad…