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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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What’s an Individual Development Plan and why do you need one?
Did you know that of the 70 percent of postdocs who are holding out for tenure-track faculty positions, less than 15 percent will get one?
At the Postdoctoral Affairs Office, we’re devoted to preparing ASU postdocs for this challenge by…
Road Trip! NPA conference comes to San Diego
What better place to be March 27-29, 2020 than in beautiful San Diego, California for the 18th Annual National Postdoctoral Association Conference! The NPA annual conference is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated…
Five Questions with Julie Lawrence
Julie Lawrence
Postdoctoral Researcher
School of Human Evolution and Social Change
Lawrence is a postdoctoral research associate in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at ASU. Her research focuses on craniofacial…
Faculty Job Application workshop series draws huge audience
We hope you were able to attend some of our Faculty Job Application Workshop series sessions this fall. Launched in August, the series is timed to help postdocs apply for faculty job openings typically posted in early fall.
The…
Escape post-PhD job searches that feel like Dr. Seuss’s ‘Waiting Place’
In Dr. Seuss’s classic book "Oh, the Places You’ll Go!" he warns of the "The Waiting Place," a long grind for an unknown amount of time. ;When looking for an industry job after graduate school, it can feel like you have entered "The Waiting…
Arizona Postdoc Research Conference highlights National Postdoc Appreciation Week
The first-ever Arizona Postdoctoral Research Conference was held in September 2019. This was the first collaborative, interdisciplinary and state-wide conference organized by the University of Arizona and Arizona State University postdoctoral…
Faculty Job Application workshop series draws huge audience
We hope you were able to attend some of our Faculty Job Application Workshop series sessions this fall. Launched in August, the series is timed to help postdocs apply for faculty job openings typically posted in early fall.
The…
What’s an Individual Development Plan and why do you need one?
Did you know that of the 70 percent of postdocs who are holding out for tenure-track faculty positions, less than 15 percent will get one?
At the Postdoctoral Affairs Office, we’re devoted to preparing ASU postdocs for this challenge by…
Road Trip! National Postdoctoral Association Conference comes to San Diego
The The annual National Postdoctoral Association Conference is the largest national conference and networking event dedicated to the postdoctoral community and features national speakers and workshop sessions designed to enhance the postdoctoral…
Five questions with Julie Lawrence
Julie Lawrence, a Postdoctoral Researcher with School of Human Evolution and Social Change, focuses on craniofacial variation in modern humans and in the early hominin fossil record and the methods used to study morphological diversity.
360 Life Services provides support tools for online student success
The decision to pursue a graduate degree can be marked with a combination of both excitement and nerves. Students often juggle many responsibilities that do not simply disappear while navigating an advanced degree. For online students,…
ARCS award means life's a little easier for some of ASU's top doctoral candidates
The latest Arizona State University recipients of the Achievement Rewards for College Scientists recently met to showcase their wide-ranging research and thank many of the donors who made their work possible.
Each year,…
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…
PLuS Alliance session: Mobilizing knowledge for social impact
The Graduate College will be co-sponsoring a session at the upcoming PLuS Alliance Symposium with ASU faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and the Watts College of Public Service.
Register for upcoming lecture on combating impostor syndrome
Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) exposes doctoral/MFA students and postdocs to a broad range of career possibilities. Course topics and assignments help students map their strengths and interests while exploring career paths…
Fall 2019 graduation deadlines
The end of the semester is nearly here. Refer to the deadlines below to make sure you are on track to graduate this semester.
Nov 12: Submit survey of earned doctorates through the iPOS (PhD and DMA only) …
Upcoming funding deadlines
The Graduate College Travel Award provides funding for immersion graduate students for the airfare and/or registration cost of professional conferences and workshops. Departments/units are allowed to nominate three students per…
Scholarship for interns in Washington D.C.
This fall marked the launch of a new scholarship for graduate students funded by a generous donation to the ASU Foundation.
Knowledge Mobilization Studio to develop creative solutions to water issues in Mexico
The Spring 2020 Knowledge Mobilization Studio (GRD 598, #31925, 3 credits) is now enrolling students.
Differing from previous years, the Knowledge Mobilization Studio will invite students in master’s and doctoral…
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…
The Mentoring Connection: Peer mentoring
Read up on some of the ways you can care for yourself through mentorship.
First-ever Grad Welcome event co-hosted by GPSA
On August 21, GPSA volunteers and New Student Programs hosted the first-ever Grad Welcome event. At Grad Welcome, new and returning graduate students received information about available campus resources along with food and delightful…
PLuS Alliance: Breaking the global barriers of education
One of ASU's eight design aspirations is to engage globally. The PLuS Alliance is an expression of this design aspiration, providing faculty and students opportunities available internationally.
Preparing ASU's future scholar-professionals
The Graduate College holds professional development opportunities throughout the academic year. One of the most popular events was the Spring 2019 Professional Etiquette Dinner, co-sponsored by ASU’s Graduate College and …