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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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Research Blitz brings together researchers
Have a research problem? We all do. Maybe you’re having trouble with some statistics and just need an expert to talk you through it. Or maybe you need someone to help you solve an engineering problem, or candid advice on a tricky reaction, or an…
An argument for entrepreneurship
There are a lot of people that think that postdocs are the perfect people to form startups. Myself included.
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…
Mistakes first-time supervisors make
As a postdoc, you probably now find yourself in the role of supervising undergrads and grad students in your lab. And certainly, in your future role as a faculty member or even in industry, you will be in a position of leadership. …
Professional Development Series offers something for everyone
With the fall semester well underway, the new schedule of postdoc professional development workshops is also ticking along.
The Postdoctoral Affairs Office offers at least one class each month in each of the areas of…
$686 million strong and growing: ASU celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week
For the second straight year, ASU’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office has participated in National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 17-21, in partnership with the National Postdoc Association.
The Office planned activities for each day of…
$686 million strong and growing: ASU celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week
For the second straight year, ASU’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office has participated in National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 17-21, in partnership with the National Postdoc Association.
The Office planned activities for each day of…
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…
Mistakes first-time supervisors make
As a postdoc, you probably now find yourself in the role of supervising undergrads and grad students in your lab. And certainly, in your future role as a faculty member or even in industry, you will be in a position of leadership. Here are two…
Professional Development Series offers something for everyone
With the fall semester well underway, the new schedule of postdoc professional development workshops is also ticking along.
The Postdoctoral Affairs Office offers at least one class each month in each of the areas of academia,…
$686 million strong and growing: ASU celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week
For the second straight year, ASU’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office has participated in National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 17-21, in partnership with the National Postdoc Association.
The Office planned activities for each day of…
Welcome to the Graduate College
Welcome, new and returning graduate students!
Each of you is here with a purpose and to fulfill a dream.
As a graduate student, you are as much a part of the Graduate College as you are a member of your academic program, school,…
National Postdoc Appreciation Week is coming, September 17-21
For the second year, ASU’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office will be participating in National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
National Postdoc Appreciation Week is coming, September 17-21
For the second year, ASU’s Postdoctoral Affairs Office will be participating in National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
ASU's alliance with London and Sydney leads to global network opportunities for graduate students and postdocs
The PIIR program’s aim is to build leadership and communication skills.
Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars (PFx) open sessions
Preparing Future Faculty and Scholars is a weekly professional development seminar for graduate students and postdocs.
Helping to create opportunities for women of color in STEM
Now an executive in Chandler, Gabriela González shares her thoughts on women in STEM.
Awards and funding opportunities
Apply for travel awards, Department of Energy's Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program and MLK Jr. Student Servant-Leadership Award.
Welcoming International Accelerated Degree Program students
This fall the 2018 IADP Academic Welcome Lunch invites all new and returning IADP students.
Making a global impact through focused digital immersion partnerships
Through an innovative program — the Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE) is offering scholarships.
Teaching assistants’ roles, responsibilities and expectations
A TA position provides graduate students with valuable professional development opportunities unique to academia.
Get a grip on the National Science Foundation’s GRFP, GRIP, and GROW fellowships
Arizona State University is home to 49 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows. Of the 49 Fellows, 31 are on tenure, 18 are on reserve, 7 are new awardees, two are part of the Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) program…
What’s a thesis or dissertation embargo, and when to use it?
With submission of the embargo form, the student’s document will be embargoed for two years in both the ASU Digital Repository and ProQuest.
Which distinguished graduate fellowships and dissertation awards to apply for this fall
There are multiple fellowships and program deadlines to apply for with all necessary deadlines, eligibility and info sessions.