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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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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
PLuS Alliance: Breaking the global barriers of education
One of ASU's eight design aspirations is to engage globally. The PLuS Alliance is an expression of this design aspiration, providing faculty and students opportunities available internationally.
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…
Apply for the Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards
Are you a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar whose research is producing knowledge about a problem of social significance? Are you making efforts to engage particular audiences in accessing and using your research? And…
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…
Announcing the recipients of the second annual Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards
Awards were given to students for best master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral projects.
ASU students earn Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Associate-level Certifications
Six students have been awarded Associate-level Certifications from the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Network.
Small moves, big impact and the art of leaving a legacy
Legacies are meaningful and easier to create than you think. The truth is, in most instances, legacies are just small contributions and subtle influences that can change a life. Anything you work toward can make an impact — so how can you make a…
ASU Graduate College announces 2023 Staff Awards for Excellence recipients
Four staff members were honored with 2023 Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence by the Graduate College at Arizona State University on Thursday, May 18.
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.
Get ready for National Postdoc Appreciation Week — September 16-20
Register for National Postdoc Appreciation Week events.
The Postdoctoral Affairs Office, in partnership with the ASU Postdoc and Early Career Scientists Network, has planned a series of great events for the 2019 National Postdoctoral…
Grad15: Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon
Have you ever looked around a classroom or meeting and thought, “Everyone else deserves to be here more than I do”? If so, you’re not alone. That creeping sense of self-doubt despite clear evidence of your hard work and talent has a name: imposter…
Advance your employment opportunities at ASU’s Postdoctoral Career Conference
The 3rd annual ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference is right around the corner! This professional development event, featuring former ASU postdocs who have successfully moved on to careers in government, entrepreneurship and…
ASU Shares and Celebrates the Cultures of Indigenous Peoples for Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a national celebration that aims to recognize “the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States.”* The ASU Office of Student and…
Grad15: Improve your professional profile on LinkedIn
As the job market for academic professionals grows more competitive, a strong resume on its own won't cut it. During the latest Grad15 session, Amanda Athey, Director of Student Support Resources at the Graduate College, shared tips for…
Best Practice: Making the peer mentoring connection
Graduate school is designed to challenge and expose students to multiple perspectives. It can represent a paradigm shift for many new students acclimating to new programs, departments, and communities. Achieving work-life balance, developing and…
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…
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…
Knowledge mobilization: 10 tips on how to conceptualize your knowledge mobilization efforts
How will your research impact the world?
Download the best practice for ten tips on how you can start making your research engaging and accessible for multiple audiences.
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Graduate writing support during summer sessions
Are you looking for feedback on your writing or wanting to hone your skills over the summer?
The ASU Writing Centers at the Tempe campus (Student Pavilion 321) and Online are open through August 9. Both the Tempe and Online centers are…
Get free membership to The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning
How does research translate to the classroom? Here in the Postdoc Office, this is something we have been thinking about.
Postdoc Profile: Arturo Cano Bejar
Meet Dr. Arturo Cano Bejar, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at W. P. Carey Department of Information Systems whose research at ASU focuses on understanding the hows and whys of hate speech and personal financial decisions.
IEW Profile: Pablo Ortega
Pablo Ortega received his PhD in Political Science from the School of Politics and Global Studies in May 2022. He was an international student from Columbia who participated in the Latin American Peace Science Society, which propelled opportunities…
The role music plays in my life
The start of a new semester means welcoming new faces and getting to know you a little better. I was inspired by a recent conversation with graduate students to reflect on the role music plays in my life.