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Choosing empathy in a world of speed and self-interest
September’s “bold word” of the month is “empathy.” Empathy asks us to step outside ourselves, confront discomfort (our own and others’) and choose understanding and compassion in a world that often values speed and self-interest.
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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…
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.
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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…
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.
Events Commemorating ASU’s Women’s HERstory Month
Nationally, March has been heralded as Women’s History Month since 1987 thanks to the pioneering efforts of the National Women’s History Project - now called the National Women’s History Alliance. At ASU, the community has created Women…
Salute to Service: Mackenzie Mollohan is the top leadership cadet in ASU’s Army ROTC program
When Mackenzie Mollohan was 14 years old, she joined the Civilian Air Patrol, a non-profit corporation that serves as an official civilian reserve for the United States Air Force.
She’s wanted to be a military pilot…
Graduate College Connects GRFP Fellows for 2020-21
This Fall, the Graduate College hosted a “Meet & Greet” via Zoom, in order to help incoming recipients of the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) connect with their peers in the currently ‘distanced’…
Policy change: Use Zoom for all spring thesis and dissertation defenses
We are currently in peak season for students defending theses and dissertations. As you know, graduate policy dictates that:
Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference highlights National Postdoc Week
The inaugural Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference on September 18, was the first interdisciplinary, statewide conference organized jointly by Arizona State University and the University of Arizona’s postdoctoral offices. Postdocs…
Summary of developments and events
Register now for Teaching Assistant Orientation
Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation provides a breadth of information for graduate students new to a teaching assistant position, allowing them to start their…
Graduate College appoints professor Enrique Vivoni as associate dean for Graduate Initiatives
Enrique R. Vivoni has been named associate dean of graduate initiatives.
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NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo
Arizona State University was well represented at the NAFSA 2018 Annual Conference and Expo held in Philadelphia on May 27 to June 1. NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to…
Report aims to shed light on recruitment and engagement of international students at ASU
The Graduate College released the latest annual report on international initiatives.
ASU Graduate College announces 2022 Staff Awards for Excellence winners
The Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence are awarded in four categories: Going the Extra Mile, Outstanding New Staff Member, Supporting Student Success and Outstanding Collaboration.
IEW Profile: Linus Angsingnaa Napogbong
Linus Napogbong is a Construction Engineering doctoral student who received the Interdisciplinary Enrichment Fellowship to further his studies. Napogbong is an international student from Ghana who is fulfilling his dream by studying courses he is…
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…
Human subjects research: When and why to consult the ASU IRB
If you are a student, faculty or staff whose research involves people (referred to as human subjects), you need to get approval first. At Arizona State University, this approval comes from the ASU Institutional Review Board.
Meet your advisory committee
I am happy to announce two important accomplishments that took place over the summer. These two milestones give postdocs at ASU more voice and leadership in what happens as members of the ASU community.
Report from the Annual National Postdoctoral Association Conference
Greetings from snowy Cleveland! Actually, I’m back. And thawing out after a brisk weekend on the shores of Lake Erie. Fortunately, all the activities of the 2018 National Postdoc Association (NPA) meeting were inside the classy confines of the…
Congratulations! We are greater than our challenges
Congratulations to all of you for making it through one of the most difficult academic years in the modern era.
When I was a graduate student, I faced challenges that sometimes felt overwhelming – a member of my…
Knowledge Mobilization Spotlight: Graduate students find innovative ways to continue educating despite COVID-19 related challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on education, affecting students, teachers and other faculty members. The cancellation of in-person classes and the introduction of virtual learning has posed many challenges to those…