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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 graduate scholars showcase research in action at Knowledge Mobilization Awards
For the fourth year in a row, ASU graduate students and postdoctoral scholars from across all disciplines presented at the Knowledge Mobilization Awards (KMA) ceremony on Wednesday, March 4. The awards are a showcase and celebration of those…
Finish the year strong by using ASU health and wellness programs
With just four weeks until finals, it’s that time in the semester when you may start feeling overwhelmed. Due dates for big projects are looming and exams are just around the corner. For some of you, it may be time to begin your job…
How to make highly effective knowledge mobilization presentations
It is critical that scholars share their research beyond their disciplines.
Knowledge Mobilization Studio open for Spring 2019 registration
Are you looking for an opportunity to hone your approach for mobilizing your research? Knowledge mobilization is an excellent way to enhance access to and use of your research. In a competitive job market, this can be the extra edge your post-…
Deadlines for submitting your document for format approval for fall 2018
Deadlines for format review regarding your thesis, dissertation or other document are approaching
Deadlines for submitting your document for format approval for summer 2018
The end of the summer semester will be here before you know it. You do not want to miss the following important format deadlines:
Monday, July 23 is the last day to submit final revisions for thesis/dissertation format approval by 2 p.m.…
Graduate College annual event celebrates scholars and their contributions to ASU
On March 31, the Graduate College hosted its annual “Celebrating Excellence” event to recognize the success of students who are a recipient of one or more awards funded or administered by the Graduate College in
Postdoc Profile: Gamze Ersan
Dr. Gamze Ersan is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. Dr. Ersan's research is the novel hybrid electrochemical processes for the regeneration of PFAS-laden carbon-based adsorbents.
Disaster mitigation is a collaborative effort
This month, we highlight Presidential Scholar, Emmanuel Salifu, a dual PhD whose work focuses on Agricultural Engineering and climate change. In this Q&A, he talks about his interdisciplinary approach to multi-faceted environmental challenges.
Tend to what you wish to grow: Gardening 101 with the Graduate College’s Dean’s Fellow
In this conversation, Dean Wentz sits down with ASU professor Gyan Nyaupane, a Faculty Fellow at the Graduate College for the academic year 2023-24. Nyaupane discusses his work at ASU, food and culture in his home country, and how he tends his…
Accelerated Master's Award to support Arizona residents is launching fall 2024
The ASU Graduate College is launching the Accelerated Master's Award, aimed at supporting Arizona residents who are enrolled in accelerated master's programs.
Five questions with Mukul Sonker
1. Where are you from and how did you get into Science?
How to commemorate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month at ASU
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, honors the stories and experiences of Chicanx, Latinx and Hispanic cultures. Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month began as a commemorative week in 1968…
Events Commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
ASU observes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) during the month of April by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
2020-21 Graduate College Fellows focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive practices and academic and research integrity
The more time I spend in the Graduate College, the more impressed I am with the depth and variety of intellectual resources we have at our disposal, especially among our amazing graduate faculty. If I had any doubts about that, I had…
5 opportunities graduate students can take advantage of as we start a new academic year
The 2020-21 academic year will be like no other. All of us, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, graduate faculty and staff, who together create the Graduate College community are doing our best to navigate returning to school in a…
Best Practice: How to create an International Accelerated Degree Program (IADP)
What is an IADP? Arizona State University (ASU) works with leading international partner universities to develop collaborative-degree programs like IADPs; a collaborative degree program in which students spend time studying at both universities…
Nine best practices for mentors
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…
Funding for graduate education: Introducing the Office of Strategic Graduate Enrichment
A new approach to growth and success of graduate programs.
Introducing your new GPSA president and executive team
This year, as then, GPSA is your community. I am proud to work and serve alongside a motivated, optimistic executive committee.
ASU commemorates Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. During this month, we celebrate the cultures, contributions, histories and traditions of Indigenous people.
Survey reveals details about postdoc experiences at ASU
Remember the postdoc survey we asked you to complete back in December? The results are in and we wanted to show our appreciation by giving you an overview of the results and a little insight about how we plan to use this data as we make…
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.
We are interdependent
"No individual or nation can stand out boasting of being independent. We are interdependent." Martin Luther King, Jr. One day, back in graduate school, my advisor asked me to come into her office and share some of my research with a visitor,…