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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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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…
Fellowships available through the Graduate College
New fellowships to hear about which require nomination by your academic unit.
Get a grip on the National Science Foundation’s GRFP, GRIP, and GROW fellowships
Arizona State University is home to 49 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows. Of the 49 Fellows, 31 are on tenure, 18 are on reserve, 7 are new awardees, two are part of the Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) program…
The 2018 graduating class marks 80 years of graduate education at Arizona State University
Congratulations to the 2018 graduating class!
How to format and submit your thesis or dissertation
A thesis or dissertation is the culmination of your scholarly work in graduate school submitted as a written document.
Postdoc Profile: Marlene Velazco Medel
Dr. Marlene Velazco Medel is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar who is making efforts to synthesize novel biodegradable and sustainable polymers useful for recycling.
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.
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…
iPOS makes faculty approval and professional development planning easier
In keeping with the spirit of innovation at ASU, the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) is an ever-expanding toolbox for graduate students, advising staff, and now, for the first time, faculty.
Making an old process easier and more efficient…
Virtual Graduate Workshop Series returns for Spring 2021 with more academic resources for graduate students
The Graduate Academic Support Center is offering another Graduate Workshop Series for the Spring 2021 academic year.
The Graduate Workshop Series is a collection of virtual lectures focused on a variety of topics…
Five questions with Dr. David Shiffman and why sharks are awesome
My wife describes me as “really famous in a tiny part of the world that most people don't care about or know exists.” I'm happy with that level of fame...
Dr. Chinedum Ojinnaka named keynote for Postdoctoral Career Conference
Dr. Chinedum Ojinnaka will be the keynote speaker for the 2020 ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference. Dr. Ojinnaka will share tips on transitioning from being a postdoctoral scholar to a professor.
Register for upcoming lecture on combating impostor syndrome
Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) exposes doctoral/MFA students and postdocs to a broad range of career possibilities. Course topics and assignments help students map their strengths and interests while exploring career paths…
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)
Recognizing outstanding mentors: Attend the Outstanding Faculty Mentors Awards
Register for the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards on January 30, 2019
Influencing change with research knowledge
Major challenges for researchers include making their research findings accessible and deploying efforts so that their target audiences engage with their work. Ultimately, researchers expect that such engagements will lead to positive …
Ending the year with reflection and gratitude
Like many of you, this is the time of year when I take time for reflection and gratitude.
Redesigned Gportal Financial improves processing of graduate student awards
In March, the Graduate College launched an upgraded tool for staff in academic departments across the university to enter