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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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Lunch 'n Learn sparks entrepreneurial ideas
Lunch ‘n Learn events bring postdocs together with professionals in the field on a variety of professional development topics. In February, Brent Sebold, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at ASU, led a lively discussion about…
Join a Postdoc Writing Group
Do you have trouble getting motivated to write? Or maybe you’re just so busy in the lab that you feel like you don’t have time? Writing groups can be a great way to get motivated and set aside time for writing!
The ASU…
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…
ASU’s “Think!” campaign continues through October as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
This October, do your part to ensure online safety and security by participating in ASU’s “Think!” campaign. The university is hosting this campaign as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is sponsored by the Department…
ASU Graduate College to host Graduate Student Town Hall
Join the ASU Graduate College for a special virtual town hall welcome event for graduate students on Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. MST. Our panel will address questions from graduate students regarding the outlook for the upcoming…
Best practice: Tips for making your Fulbright application compelling and competitive
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. ASU’s Office of National Scholarship Advisement is the first point of contact for graduate…
Submit your nomination for Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards by October 1st
The Graduate College is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards.
Has an ASU graduate faculty member made a significant impact on your graduate or postdoctoral career through mentorship?…
Summer 2019 completion deadlines
The end of summer will be here before we know it. Students should refer to the deadlines below to make sure they are on track for completion this semester.
June 28: Last day to schedule an oral defense of a thesis/dissertation
July 15…
The Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) has successfully launched
The Graduate College is pleased to announce that the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) has successfully launched.
ASU's alliance with London and Sydney leads to global network opportunities for graduate students and postdocs
The PIIR program’s aim is to build leadership and communication skills.
Five Questions with Meagan Docherty, ASU Postdoc in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
1. Tell us about yourself…
I’m from New Jersey, northern New Jersey – lived there all my life. I play guitar and ukulele. I’m an avid animal…
Commencement remarks by ASU GPSA President Nicole Mayberry fall 2021
Remarks delivered by GPSA President Nicole Mayberry at the fall 2021 Commencement ceremony on December 11, 2021 and published here with her permission.
Postdoc Profile: Zahra Khademmodaresi
Dr. Khademmodaresi is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar for the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy whose research focuses on synthesizing polymeric structures for carbon dioxide capture from ambient air.
IEW Profile: Shogo Honda
Shogo Honda is an international student from Japan. Honda studies Speech and Hearing Science and the College of Health Solutions. His research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms of stuttering, which is a speech disorder. While at ASU, Honda hopes…
Building Networked Communities Summer Series gives support staff new tools for student retention and recruitment
Watch the recent Building Networked Communities Summer Series webinars, designed to provide ASU support staff, program chairs and directors with important updates and useful tips!
Graduate student support through research participation
ASU provides numerous pathways to support graduate students emotionally, financially, and academically–to name a few. But what about support through research participation?
Cheers to 2018!
Based on what I observed on social media over the past few weeks, for many of my friends and followers 2018 was… well… not so great. One meme that I particularly remember said, “2018…What the hell was that??” Hopefully your 2018…
Why canceling student debt is anti-racist (and why we must do it): 2021 Graduate College Distinguished Lecture
As the national debate about canceling student loan debt continues to heat up, Dr. Andre M. Perry, noted educator, journalist and scholar, whose research focuses on race and structural inequality, education, and economic inclusion, isn’…
Niveditha Muthukrishnan designs wearable technology to improve lives of Parkinson’s patients
Niveditha Muthukrishnan traveled to ASU all the way from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu in India to pursue her PhD for three reasons.
For one, you can’t beat the weather in Arizona.
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Funding Hot Sheet May 10, 2019: Dynamic and multi-scale systems, how a math class sparked community engagement, and more
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Understanding Dynamic and Multi-Scale Systems
Fellowship awards are designed to provide students with opportunities to pursue postdoctoral training and research opportunities aligned with their interest in obtaining…
Gastwirth Graduate Student Loan Fellowship Program provides forgivable loans to doctoral students
As the coronavirus continues to take a financial toll on ASU students, the Graduate College is happy to announce the relaunch of the Gastwirth Graduate Student Loan Fellowship Program.
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ASU Spring 2020 Commencement moves to virtual online ceremony
The following message was released by ASU President Michael Crow on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies have been combined and will take place the week of May 11. To see the most updated…
New publications by postdocs Carlos R. Casanova and Tahina Ramiaramanantsoa
Congratulations to Carlos R. Casanova, Ph.D, and Tahina Ramiaramanantsoa for their recent publications
Goal setting
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…