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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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ASU students earn Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Associate-level Certifications
Six students have been awarded Associate-level Certifications from the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Network.
Small moves, big impact and the art of leaving a legacy
Legacies are meaningful and easier to create than you think. The truth is, in most instances, legacies are just small contributions and subtle influences that can change a life. Anything you work toward can make an impact — so how can you make a…
OFMA honorees awarded for their impact on student mentorship
The Graduate College at Arizona State University broadcasted the 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards from Old Main on the Tempe campus last month. The live-streamed event recording is available now.
Mechanical engineering student imagines 3D printing as a key to sustainability
Introducing Amal Rai, a student worker for the Format and Curriculum team at the Graduate College! In this conversation, he discusses the importance of organization as a student, setting achievable goals and how he unwinds during the semester!
Uncovering ancient climate adaptations: A Fulbright experience in South Africa
Meet Patrick Fahey, a PhD candidate in anthropology who was awarded a Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to uncover how ancient humans adapted their diets to climate change in South Africa.
Get ready for National Postdoc Appreciation Week — September 16-20
Register for National Postdoc Appreciation Week events.
The Postdoctoral Affairs Office, in partnership with the ASU Postdoc and Early Career Scientists Network, has planned a series of great events for the 2019 National Postdoctoral…
Grad15: Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon
Have you ever looked around a classroom or meeting and thought, “Everyone else deserves to be here more than I do”? If so, you’re not alone. That creeping sense of self-doubt despite clear evidence of your hard work and talent has a name: imposter…
Advance your employment opportunities at ASU’s Postdoctoral Career Conference
The 3rd annual ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference is right around the corner! This professional development event, featuring former ASU postdocs who have successfully moved on to careers in government, entrepreneurship and…
ASU Shares and Celebrates the Cultures of Indigenous Peoples for Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a national celebration that aims to recognize “the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States.”* The ASU Office of Student and…
Grad15: Improve your professional profile on LinkedIn
As the job market for academic professionals grows more competitive, a strong resume on its own won't cut it. During the latest Grad15 session, Amanda Athey, Director of Student Support Resources at the Graduate College, shared tips for…
Best Practice: Making the peer mentoring connection
Graduate school is designed to challenge and expose students to multiple perspectives. It can represent a paradigm shift for many new students acclimating to new programs, departments, and communities. Achieving work-life balance, developing and…
Creating a mentoring agreement
Mentoring is a relationship entailing formal or informal processes whereby a mentor provides intentional guidance, motivation, and encouragement. Mentors also share knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to empower the mentee in the…
Library pilots lunchtime workshop series
A new lunchtime workshop series was offered by the ASU Library in February and March. This series aims to enhance graduate students' scholarly activities.
Workshops ranged from citation management to copyright and fair use…
Knowledge mobilization: 10 tips on how to conceptualize your knowledge mobilization efforts
How will your research impact the world?
Download the best practice for ten tips on how you can start making your research engaging and accessible for multiple audiences.
Download the best practice one-sheet.
Graduate writing support during summer sessions
Are you looking for feedback on your writing or wanting to hone your skills over the summer?
The ASU Writing Centers at the Tempe campus (Student Pavilion 321) and Online are open through August 9. Both the Tempe and Online centers are…
Get free membership to The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning
How does research translate to the classroom? Here in the Postdoc Office, this is something we have been thinking about.
Postdoc Profile: Arturo Cano Bejar
Meet Dr. Arturo Cano Bejar, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at W. P. Carey Department of Information Systems whose research at ASU focuses on understanding the hows and whys of hate speech and personal financial decisions.
IEW Profile: Pablo Ortega
Pablo Ortega received his PhD in Political Science from the School of Politics and Global Studies in May 2022. He was an international student from Columbia who participated in the Latin American Peace Science Society, which propelled opportunities…
ASU Graduate College announces 2023 Staff Awards for Excellence recipients
Four staff members were honored with 2023 Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence by the Graduate College at Arizona State University on Thursday, May 18.
The Graduate College welcomes new cohort as part of the LIFT initiative
For the fourth cycle since 2021, the Graduate College welcomed the inaugural cohort of Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows and Presidential Graduate Assistants to ASU.
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…
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…
Virtual Graduate Workshop Series returns for Spring 2021 with more academic resources for graduate students
The Graduate Academic Support Center is offering another Graduate Workshop Series for the Spring 2021 academic year.
The Graduate Workshop Series is a collection of virtual lectures focused on a variety of topics…
Five questions with Dr. David Shiffman and why sharks are awesome
My wife describes me as “really famous in a tiny part of the world that most people don't care about or know exists.” I'm happy with that level of fame...