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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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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.
Funding for graduate education: Introducing the Office of Strategic Graduate Enrichment
A new approach to growth and success of graduate programs.
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 …
EducationUSA: A valuable resource for international data
ASU affiliates can set up an account on EducationUSA’s website.
Was my master’s degree worth it?
Was getting my master’s degree worth it? If this question stopped you from pursuing a master’s or crossed your mind before you began a program—you are not alone.
Student Funding Spotlight: Tripke Travel Grant
This month, we highlight Tripke Travel Grant recipient Mirtha Garcia, a fourth-year doctoral candidate in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who has had a lifelong passion for sociocultural anthropology.
Humanities scholar explores the intersections of religion, capitalism and tech
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Mario Orospe Hernandez, a Ph.D. candidate in Religious Studies. In this interview he talks about why it’s important to pursue your passions and the real-world…
Behavioral neuroscientist examines the intersection between bees and food production
We talk to behavioral neuroscientist Brian Smith, in part one of a two-part interview about bees and their role in agriculture and food.
Webinar series enhance your knowledge and practices in onboarding, funding and educational innovations for grad students
Check out the webinar recordings for the latest Building Networked Communities Summer Series.
Five Questions with Julie Lawrence
Julie Lawrence
Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Lawrence is a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU. Her research focuses on craniofacial…
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…