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Breaking barriers: The case for automatic admission
This article is the sixth in a series exploring how reimagining graduate education can contribute to solving global grand challenges. Previously, I discussed how students can access customized knowledge to develop new or different career skills. Now, let’s consider how automatic admission processes can open doors to graduate education — making the transition from undergraduate to master’s programs more accessible, flexible and student-centered.
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ASU Graduate College announces 2021 Knowledge Mobilization Award Recipients
The recipients of the 2021 Knowledge Mobilization Awards were announced on Friday, April 9 after a full-day showcase of graduate student and postdoctoral research. The awards, sponsored by the Graduate College’s Knowledge Mobilization…
Grad15 Presents: Critical Reading Strategies
As graduate students, we know that sometimes it feels like you are reading constantly. We’ve all been there: we’re reading an article or chapter, our minds start to drift, and suddenly we realize we’ve read three paragraphs but can’t…
2021 Knowledge Mobilization Awards to Showcase Ingenuity of Grad Students and Postdocs
The Knowledge Mobilization Awards annual celebration highlights action-forward, socially impactful research conducted by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at ASU.
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.
Student Funding Spotlight: Gastwirth Graduate Fellowship Program
This year, the Graduate College has re-launched the Gaswirth Graduate Student Loan Fellowship Program as an opportunity for doctoral students with an intention to pursue full-time employment for the betterment of sciences and humanities at…
Niveditha Muthukrishnan designs wearable technology to improve lives of Parkinson’s patients
Niveditha Muthukrishnan traveled to ASU all the way from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu in India to pursue her PhD for three reasons.
For one, you can’t beat the weather in Arizona.
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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…
Apply for a University Innovation Fellowship Today!
ASU’s Office of Applied Innovation is searching for ambitious and motivated graduate students to apply for the University Innovation Fellowship.
ASU PhD Alumni Share Recommendations to prepare for the job market
This February, the Graduate College hosted a Career Navigators Alumni Panel with a gathering of doctoral alumni who took different paths from varied disciplines into careers related to healthcare and medical communities. …
Movies to watch to celebrate Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Graduate College has curated a list of movies that recognize historical women, showcase monumental events in women’s history and highlight the various experiences of women in America.
Funding Opportunities and Awards available for graduate students
The department of psychology is offering two funding opportunities for graduate students. You do not have to be in a psychology program to be eligible!
Dr. David Shiffman Talks Sharks for Graduate College ASU Open Door Event
ASU Open Door, an annual university-wide event, invites the local community, adults and children of all ages, to experience the colleges, departments and organizations of ASU. This year, the event will be hosted virtually and begins on…
Graduate College celebrates Peace Corps Week and honors Coverdell Fellows
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, an agency that is committed to “celebrating diversity around the world, building relationships and opportunity, and fostering equity and inclusion.”
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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…
Graduate College talks mentorship in Grad15 and Mentoring Matters sessions
In advance of the 2020-21 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards, the Graduate College hosted two mentoring sessions designed to help new graduate students develop and make the most of their mentoring relationships.
Student questions answered at spring 2021 Graduate Student Town Hall
On Thursday, February 4, the Graduate College hosted its second Graduate Student Town Hall to address questions concerning a variety of topics submitted by students. Questions were answered by panelists Elizabeth Wentz, vice provost and dean of…
Apply for a Knowledge Mobilization Spotlight Grant focused on innovation around issues of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
Applications are now open for the Graduate College’s new round of Knowledge Mobilization Spotlight Grants.
The first round of $100 grants were awarded in November to 10 students who developed innovative ways to…
Water is a human rights issue for ASU PhD student Maria Maldonado
Maria Maldonado decided to pursue a career in engineering when she was 17 years old.
In her home country of Guatemala, this was out of the ordinary for a woman. But, from a young age, it was something her father…
Apply today for the Graduate College Knowledge Mobilization Awards
Applications are now open for the 5th annual Knowledge Mobilization Awards, presented by ASU’s Graduate College.
The Knowledge Mobilization Awards celebrate the achievement and innovation of graduate students and…
ASU events celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is the annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. This year’s theme, established each year by the Association for The Study of African…
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…
Register for PFx workshop with PhD Matters' John Paulas
No matter what field you are studying or what career you are pursuing, having a PhD is an impressive achievement.
Your PhD matters, inside and outside of academia.
Attend the ASU Graduate Student Town Hall on Thursday, February 4
The Graduate College is pleased to announce the second Graduate Student Town Hall, which will take place on Thursday, February 4 at 5:30 p.m.
It’s your chance to engage virtually with leaders from the Graduate…
Don’t miss out on these upcoming events hosted by the Graduate College this spring!
As the ASU community continues to navigate the global pandemic, the Graduate College remains committed to recognizing student and faculty achievements and curating professional development opportunities through virtual events this…