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What it means to be unstoppable
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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The crucial impact of representation and why soul work moves mountains
This month, we highlight Presidential Scholar, Crestcencia Ortiz-Barnett! This sixth-year PhD and second-year MFA student discusses her passion for theater, creating opportunities for problem-solvers and the importance of prioritizing mental health.
You’re just one person, and that’s okay!
We often have lofty goals for our future careers, like groundbreaking discoveries, publishing influential research, and leaving a lasting impact in our field. However, even if you don’t meet those goals, you can still make a difference and create a…
Reimagining graduate education from start to finish and beyond
This year, the Graduate College theme is “Solving global grand challenges,” which includes reimagining graduate education by fundamentally altering traditional approaches to higher learning to address the complexities of the modern world.
Annual NPA Conference brings together PDOs and PDAs
By Wiley Larsen, Program Manager
The National Postdoctoral Association convened it’s annual conference April 12-14 in Orlando with a collection of around 400 postdocs and postdoc office directors. Like last year, the split was about 1/3rd…
ASU doctoral student Mara Lopez advocates for equitable classrooms
Mara Lopez graduated from her undergraduate program without being taught how to write a resume or cover letter. Now, as a doctoral student, she wants to devote her career to make sure undergraduate students are better prepared for their future.
Dr. David Shiffman Talks Sharks for Graduate College ASU Open Door Event
ASU Open Door, an annual university-wide event, invites the local community, adults and children of all ages, to experience the colleges, departments and organizations of ASU. This year, the event will be hosted virtually and begins on…
2020 ASU ARCS Scholars Showcase
Each Fall, the ASU Graduate College welcomes the Phoenix Chapter of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation to campus to meet with the graduate scholars that their organization generously funds and their…
Learn how to start your own successful business
ASU Graduate College announces summer entrepreneurship seminar series
Escape post-PhD job searches that feel like Dr. Seuss’s ‘Waiting Place’
In Dr. Seuss’s classic book "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!" he warns of the "The Waiting Place," a long grind for an unknown amount of time. ;When looking for an industry job after graduate school, it can feel like you have entered "The Waiting…
Postdocs gather for inaugural Career Conference
The NSF defines a Postdoctoral Scholar as “an individual who has received a doctoral degree and is engaged in a temporary period of mentored training to enhance their professional skills to pursue his or her chosen career path.” …
Five questions with Luiza Maria Teophilo Aparecido
1. Tell us about yourself.
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…
The Mentoring Connection: Peer mentoring
Mentoring has been identified as one of the most effective ways of bolstering graduate student success and persistence.
Victoria Barbosa turns first generation experience into success for others
For Victoria Barbosa, navigating college as a first-generation student was daunting.
Postdoc Profile: Ronald A Nelson, Jr.
Dr. Ronald A Nelson, Jr. is a postdoctoral fellow at Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering where he is working on developing innovative research that advances multi-million dollar initiatives focusing on regenerative medicine and biomedical…
IEW Profile: Leen Elharake
Leen Elharake studies Urban and Environmental Planning at the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. As a graduate student, she received the Fulbright Foreign Student Fellowship, which has allowed her to engage with local organizations…
Essential resources for your first week as a graduate student
While the experience of being a graduate student is varied and unique, there are common phenomena that most, if not all, graduate students will encounter after enrolling in a new program. Here are tips to help you acclimate and have a great first…
Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights
Mentoring is one of the central professional development pillars of graduate education. Every year, the Graduate College recognizes outstanding faculty members for their service to the graduate student and postdoctoral scholar communities through…
The key takeaways from the latest Lunch 'n' Learn workshops
The first of two Lunch ‘n Learn workshops in June kicked off the summer for ASU Postdocs. The purpose of the Lunch 'n Learn program at the ASU Postdoc Affairs Office is to provide opportunities for postdocs to learn professional skills to…
Supporting graduate student health and well-being
“You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.” --Dr. Seuss
Our physical health and our mental health are closely intertwined, so the health of one affects the health of the other. I use exercise to improve my mental health.
Graduate College Unveils a New iPOS Feature to Improve Student-Advisor Relationships
The Graduate College has unveiled Manage Staff Advisor, a feature of the Interactive Program of Study (iPOS) that allows units to assign students to specific advisors. It helps personalize the student-advisor relationship by providing…
Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week
National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week was different this year due to COVID-19 event restrictions. Unfortunately, the Annual Appreciation Breakfast and end-of-the-week family picnic were both canceled. In their place, however, a robust…
The Mentoring Connection: Peer mentoring
Read up on some of the ways you can care for yourself 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…