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Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at ASU now have a powerful new resource to elevate their research and publishing skills — Nature Masterclasses On Demand.

National Postdoc Appreciation Week is a reminder of the vital role postdoctoral scholars play in advancing research and innovation. At Arizona State University, the Graduate College and Office of Postdoctoral Affairs are committed to helping postdocs thrive, not only during their current appointment, but also as they prepare for the next stage in their careers.

For graduate students preparing to enter the academic job market, Zoom interviews have quickly become the norm. While faculty candidates once met hiring committees at academic conferences, today most institutions conduct their first-round conversations online.

Mentorship is one of the most critical components of graduate student success, and one of the best ways to design your mentorship experience is by creating a mentoring map. A mentoring map helps you identify your needs, clarify your goals, and build a network of people who can support you along the way. Think of it as a mentorship speed dial: a personal directory of individuals you can turn to for guidance, encouragement and connection.

Searching for a job as a graduate student is both exciting and overwhelming. A recent Grad15 session on using AI in the job search (led by Evan Walsh, a career advisor at Harvard Medical School) offered practical strategies to help students navigate this process with greater confidence and efficiency. Here are the key takeaways that every graduate student should know.

Luke Boyle is ASU’s first doctoral student to be selected for the distinguished Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship Program.