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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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Preparing Effective Graduate Program Handbooks
Program handbooks help students understand their program’s mission, visions, requirements and expectations, as well as offer thoughtful and inclusive resources for being a graduate stuudent at ASU. The Graduate College requires all programs to…
Advancing graduate education through global engagement
A week after celebrating Independence Day is a perfect time to consider and celebrate the democratic values on which our nation was built — values like liberty, freedom and justice. The democratic success of the United States is also built upon…
Grad College, Army Partnership funds master’s degree programs at ASU
ASU's partnership between the Office of Distinguished Graduate Fellowships and the U.S. Army Department of Military Science.
AAAS Deadline and Ford Fellowship Info Session
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINE—November 1, 2018
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
STPF provides opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and contribute their…
First cohort of Mastercard Foundation scholars complete first year of 3+1+1 program at ASU
Scholars participating in the program are preparing to give back to their communities.
Apply for travel awards to the National Postdoctoral Association Conference
The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is pleased to offer travel awards for postdoctoral scholars to attend the 20th NPA Annual Conference, which will be held at the Pa
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…
Mistakes first-time supervisors make
As a postdoc, you probably now find yourself in the role of supervising undergrads and grad students in your lab. And certainly, in your future role as a faculty member or even in industry, you will be in a position of leadership. …
ASU Staff Recognized for Outstanding Student Service
The Graduate College is thrilled to announce the awardees of the first annual Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence. Created to acknowledge the significant contributions made by ASU staff who support graduate student needs, the…
ASU events promote wellness and equity for Sun Devils
Welcome back Sun Devils! During these hectic times, it is more important than ever to stay informed on current events and to take care of your mental and physical well-being. Here at the Graduate College, we want to highlight events for graduate…
Join the National Postdoc Association for free!
Did you know that you can join the National Postdoctoral Association for free?
Because ASU is a Sustaining Member of the NPA, postdocs, faculty, and staff at ASU are eligible for free Affiliate memberships. As a member you have…
Postdoc Career Conference goes virtual
On behalf of the Graduate College and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, we cordially invite you to attend the 2nd Annual ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference on Tuesday, March 31 at 12 p.m. (noon). All postdocs, final-year PhD students…
Fall 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester is nearly here. Refer to the deadlines below to make sure you are on track to graduate this semester.
Nov 12: Submit survey of earned doctorates through the iPOS (PhD and DMA only) …
A picnic, writing camp and how to say no
All-American Picnic for all students
Hamburgers, apple pie, and baseball, oh my. The Grad College hosted an “All-American” Picnic for students in International Accelerated Degree Programs (IADPs) at ASU.
The picnic was a chance for…
Graduate College's LGBTQ+ mentoring program honored
The Graduate College’s rapidly-expanding HUES LGBTQ+ mentoring program, which launched in August 2017, was honored with the Catalyst Award.
The Catalyst Awards are an annual recognition ceremony held by the Committee for Campus Inclusion (…
What’s a thesis or dissertation embargo, and when to use it?
With submission of the embargo form, the student’s document will be embargoed for two years in both the ASU Digital Repository and ProQuest.
Become a student leader and get a $5000 scholarship
The GPSA has extended the deadline to apply to be a student leader on the Public Relations Team for the 2018-19 academic year.
Resilience can turn setbacks into opportunities
You’re all familiar with the expression “when one door closes another door opens” and in honor of women’s history month, I want to share with you one such story.
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.
Grad15: Nutrition Tips – A Recipe for Success in Graduate Studies
Here are some tips for living a healthy lifestyle in the fast-paced world of academia!
Meet your advisory committee
I am happy to announce two important accomplishments that took place over the summer. These two milestones give postdocs at ASU more voice and leadership in what happens as members of the ASU community.