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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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Graduate College celebrates Peace Corps Week and honors Coverdell Fellows
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, an agency that is committed to “celebrating diversity around the world, building relationships and opportunity, and fostering equity and inclusion.”
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The best ways to search for an industry job
What are the best ways to approach the search for an industry job? Natalie McIntyre, Career and Industry Specialist from ASU’s Career and Professional Development Services (CPDS), joined the Grad15 team to share some suggestions…
"Lunch & Learn" series helps postdoctoral fellows choose the right career
The Fall "Lunch & Learn" series for ASU postdoctoral fellows kicked off August 20 with “Choosing the Right Academic Career.”
Professor Brad Allenby shared his experience navigating a difficult career path;…
How graduate students can stay productive working from home
While we are all feeling challenged by the uncertainty in response to the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), that challenge can be multiplied if you have to put our research/data collection “on pause”.
Are there ways to stay…
ARCS award means life's a little easier for some of ASU's top doctoral candidates
The latest Arizona State University recipients of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists recently met to showcase their wide-ranging research and thank many of the donors who made their work possible.
Each year,…
Connected Academics at ASU
As the 2018-19 academic year came to a close and most students and faculty began their summer hiatus, Connected Academics at ASU geared up for two, separate, three-day events to further prepare doctoral students of language and…
Save the date! — Early NSF-GRFP Information Session
NSF-GRFP fellowships are awarded for graduate research study in traditional STEM fields.
Curating authentic representations of deep learning: Tips for your digital portfolio
Showcase your accomplishments and reflect on your learning.
iPOS, the graduate degree tracking software is getting more than just a facelift
Tracking your graduate program progress is about to become a breeze not just for students, faculty and support staff.
The Graduate College presents how ASU prepares graduate students for a changing professional landscape
The conference attracted 160 graduate administrators and faculty.
Fulbright can provide graduate students with a life-changing experience
Michele Clark traveled to Nepal to study a species of invasive vine. Alexander Meszler studied recent developments in secular organ performance in France.
IEW Profile: Jun Chen
Jun Chen is a doctoral student at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, graduating in December 2022. Chen is an international student from China who received the Graduate College Completion Fellowship to further her studies in applied…
Preparing Future Faculty scholar explains how intricate neural processes are key to decision-making
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Archana Shashidhar Mysore, a PhD student majoring in biomedical engineering. She is also a graduate research associate in the School of Biological and Health…
Environmental physiologist investigates how bees function and their role in our ecosystem
Bees have a crucial role in pollination, which helps in producing food for humans and animals alike. In part two of our interview series, we talk to environmental physiologist Jon Harrison about bees and their role in agriculture and food.
Research Blitz brings together researchers
Have a research problem? We all do. Maybe you’re having trouble with some statistics and just need an expert to talk you through it. Or maybe you need someone to help you solve an engineering problem, or candid advice on a tricky reaction, or an…
Third Annual Postdoctoral Career Conference a Success
The ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference, held on March 25, saw over 100 postdocs in attendance from ASU and University of Arizona. This year marked the third annual conference hosted by the Graduate College's Postdoctoral Affairs Office…
ASU Graduate Student Katreena Thomas wants to make engineering education more diverse and inclusive
Being an engineer has always made sense for Katreena Thomas. She has always been good at math and science, her mother encouraged her to pursue engineering by enrolling her in STEM camps and classes, and she always loved the idea of…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Learn more and get involved at ASU
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and we at the ASU Graduate College are dedicated to raising awareness and educating our community members about domestic violence and the impact that it has on individuals and communities.…
Justice in June project provides resources to become better allies
It’s been 23 days since the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody. As a result of this and numerous other instances of brutality, protests have erupted across the United States as Americans call for justice and…
Best practice: Guidelines for using open scale courses for credit in graduate programs
Massive open online courses (MOOCs) are predesigned open scale courses that can be used by students to sample coursework required for ASU master’s degrees. Students can then use up to 12 credits towards an ASU master’s program. The…
Fall 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester will be here before we know it. Students should refer to the deadlines below to make sure they are on track to graduate this semester.
October 23: Last day to schedule an oral defense of a…
Dean Alfredo Artiles elected to the National Academy of Education and honored with mentoring award
The Graduate College is proud to announce that Dean Alfredo J. Artiles was elected to the National Academy of Education and received the Spencer Mentor Award.
Dean Artiles was elected to the National Academy of Education (NAEd) for his…
Fellowships available through the Graduate College
New fellowships to hear about which require nomination by your academic unit.
Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) open sessions
Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars is a weekly professional development seminar for graduate students and postdocs.