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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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Amy Markos - Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights
As we celebrate this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentors, we would like to showcase the winners’ remarkable work in mentoring. Their stories illustrate the profound impact of mentorship on both the mentor and mentee.
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?
Doctoral student strives for better healthcare communication
Rezaul Karim believes that in the world of healthcare, communication is key. In this Q&A, this Enrichment Fellow discusses his passion for solving health disparities and long-term aspirations.
Hats off to these brilliant minds: congrats to all the new grads!
Graduating is a significant milestone that deserves recognition! 🎓 Meet these exceptional fall 2023 grads who just tossed their caps to the sky!
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.
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 Plus Me amplifies and accelerates the research studies of two ASU graduate students
Recruiting participants for a study can require significant time, money and resources. Thanks to ASU’s Research Plus Me platform, graduate students have a new, no-cost resource for participant recruitment! We share two student experiences from the…
Meet our panelists: Profiling the experts in humanitarianism, sustainability and food access
The Graduate College Distinguished Lecture is around the corner! Get to know our moderator and three guest panelists who will bring their passionate expertise to this compelling talk.
Hispanic Heritage Student Spotlight – Alejandra Sandoval-Martinez
In this conversation, PhD student Alejandra Sandoval-Martinez discusses representation in academia as a Latinx woman, addressing healthcare disparities and the importance of mentorship in higher education.
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Spotlights
Get to know Enrichment Fellows Alejandra Sandoval-Martinez, Autumn Pauley and Daniel Jose Sanchez! The cohort talks about their academic paths, inspiration and how they decompress during the semester.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the impact of Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Starting mid-September through October 15, the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
A warm welcome: How food brings comfort and connection
Dean Libby Wentz talks about food as a form of welcome, celebration and even a way to achieve balance. She shares what she eats to stay focused during the busy semester and how you can incorporate stabilizing foods into your routine!
A history on master’s degrees and what it means for you
The rest is history? Well, not quite! In this month’s message, Dean Libby Wentz covers the history of graduate education – and sheds light on what it means for you in 2023. Also, you’ll get a glimpse of a picture made of many pieces, that is quite…
Beyond research and methodology: Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recipient explores the holistic side of graduate mentorship
The Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards recognizes faculty for their contributions to mentorship! In this Q&A, we speak to Anthony Peguero, a professor of sociology and criminology at the T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics and…
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honoree on how collaboration in mentorship is essential to community-building
At the 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards faculty were honored for their contributions in mentorship. In this Q&A we speak to Jada Ach, an assistant teaching professor at the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. In this…
Etiquette pointers and best practices for graduate students and postdocs
Graduate students and postdocs learned helpful tips from an etiquette coach to be prepared for lunch, dinners and happy hours in a professional setting.
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…
Realistic goal setting for the new year
As you reset and refocus for the new year, strategic goal-setting helps organize your thoughts into a cohesive plan. Here are tips for setting realistic expectations about what you can accomplish to avoid burnout in 2023.
Learning how to teach the next generation of journalists
This month, we highlight Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) program attendee, Kris Vera Phillips, an instructor and a Ph.D. student at the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She is also an Emmy…
Funding Spotlight: Jordan Glass, ARCS recipient
This month, we highlight ARCS recipient Joshua Glass, a fourth-year biology major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In this Q&A, we learn more about his dissertation, and funding as a graduate student.
IEW Profile: Angguntari Sari
Annguntari Sari earned her PhD in Political Science at the School of Politics and Global Studies in April 2022. The Graduate Research Support Program (GRSP), Graduate College Fellowship and Graduate College Travel Awards allowed her to broaden…
Postdoc Profile: Fatima Hafsa
Dr. Fatima Hafsa is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the College of Global Futures and W. P. Carey School of Business. Dr. Hafsa uses an interdisciplinary perspective to study plastic manufacturing and waste supply chains. Her work includes…
Postdoc Profile: JoAnna Reyes
Dr. JoAnna Reyes is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Art whose research centers on the visual and material culture of colonial Mexico and contemporary Chicana/o America.
Graduate students get support for competitive graduate fellowships and awards
Ford, Boren, and Fulbright may sound l