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Register for upcoming postdoc events

The Graduate College’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office has a variety of upcoming events to help enrich the experiences of postdocs at ASU.

Events vary from in-person to virtual, or oftentimes both. Registration is required for both…

Free membership to New York Academy of Sciences

 Arizona State University recently became an Institutional Member of the New York Academy of Sciences and sponsors free memberships for all interested students, postdocs and faculty. 

The Academy, founded in 1817, has helped scientists,…

Grad15 webinar summary: Unpacking impostor syndrome

As we launch into a new academic year and grapple with the return of ‘normal’ campus life, the Graduate College remains committed to helping new graduate students find the resources they need to thrive.

For this fall’s…

ASU Library Resources for Graduate Students

The ASU Library has a variety of resources with a wealth of information specifically for graduate students. We urge students to take advantage of the library offerings below. 

Academic Support

"Library 501: What Grad…

Register for Upcoming Grad15 Webinars

This fall, the Graduate College will continue hosting the Grab15 webinar series to support graduate students’ professional development and guide them through their academic career and beyond.

All sessions are held via…

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’…

Grants recognize work focused on equity, diversity and inclusion

In 2020, we were witnesses and participants in profound discussions of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

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 underrepresented undergraduate students are better…

Welcome to a new beginning

Welcome to the new school year! I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say that I’m looking forward to a “new normal” school year. It’s exciting to see students on campus again — studying, hanging out with friends and just living their…

GPSA Graduate Student Fall Welcome 2021

Gear up for the upcoming semester with the Graduate and Professional Student Association's marquee event for all incoming and current graduate students.  

GPSA's Fall Welcome 2021 will take place on August 19, 2021, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the…

Five Questions with Dr. Medha Dalal who is solving wicked problems

I'm a postdoctoral scholar in the Fulton Schools of Engineering. My research explores ways of thinking that address complex educational challenges and democratize pre-college engineering education.

Which books have changed your life?

What books changed your life? 

One of the things I really enjoy doing is mentoring. During a recent conversation with one of my mentees, he asked me a great question about which books have had a profound influence on me…

Submit your abstract for the 2021 Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference

For the third year in a row, the ASU Postdoctoral Affairs Office is partnering with the University of Arizona Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to host the annual Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference. 

5 lessons on grant writing for postdocs

In June, we wrapped up a series of workshops on Grant Writing, led by Dr. Lisa Nielsen from Purdue University. Before Dr. Nielsen became the Director of the Postdoc Office at Purdue, she was an experienced grant writer and was able to…

Retirement Benefits for Postdocs: Lack of a Consensus

Editorial note: 

Ankita Arora, PhD, is an international postdoctoral fellow in the University of Colorado- Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO and is the communications chair of the PDA at the University of Colorado-…

Graduate students can now align their work with ASU design aspirations

In spring 2021, graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering were asked to share how their research aligned with ASU’s eight design aspirations in the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) as part of a pilot project launched by the…

iPOS makes faculty approval and professional development planning easier

In keeping with the spirit of innovation at ASU, the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) is an ever-expanding toolbox for graduate students, advising staff, and now, for the first time, faculty.

Making an old process easier and more efficient…

ASU Staff Recognized for Outstanding Student Service

The Graduate College is thrilled to announce the awardees of the first annual Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence. Created to acknowledge the significant contributions made by ASU staff who support graduate student needs, the…

Pride and LGBTQ+ graduate student resources

Across the country, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month in June. Officially recognized in 1999 by President Bill Clinton to commemorate the valuable contributions made to the nation by the LGBTQ+ community and its members, Pride…

ASU launching Kuali Curriculum Management this summer

Curricular administrative activities at ASU are about to become a breeze. This summer, ASU will launch a centrally accessible curriculum management system to facilitate a digital, paperless submission and approval process for…

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.

Cindy Lee on being an Asian American during the COVID-19 pandemic

On February 10, 2021, Cindy Lee, an ASU graduate student in the Master of Liberal Studies program focusing on personal essay and narrative nonfiction writing, published her first essay in Transformations,  a joint project of the ASU…

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…

My pandemic denial

Over the past 13 months, I have barely used the words “COVID” or “Pandemic” at the Graduate College. We’ve held three conferences online, we’ve transitioned our Lunch & Learn program to Zoom, and we even tried to do a virtual happy…