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What it means to be unstoppable

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’s “Think!” campaign continues through October as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This October, do your part to ensure online safety and security by participating in ASU’s “Think!” campaign. The university is hosting this campaign as part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is sponsored by the Department…

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Grad15: Web interview etiquette for graduate students

For this week’s Grad15 mini-webinar, Melissa Werner, Certified Special Events Professional and Executive Director of the Office of University Events and Protocol, joined us to share tips for taking part…

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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…

Connected Academics at ASU

As the 2018-19 academic year came to a close and most students and faculty began their summer hiatus, Connected Academics at ASU geared up for two, separate, three-day events to further prepare doctoral students of language and…

Scientific presentations: When public speaking is unavoidable

Public speaking is stressful. In fact, researchers use public speaking to induce stress in reticent humans (known as the trier social stress test). Thankfully, there are a wealth of strategies to keep audiences engaged and attenuate some of the…

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,…

Five Questions with Meagan Docherty, ASU Postdoc in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

1. Tell us about yourself…

I’m from New Jersey, northern New Jersey – lived there all my life. I play guitar and ukulele. I’m an avid animal…

Celebrate Black History Month ASU

ASU Black History Month Pop Culture Corner

The Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention Program in celebrating Black History Month at a special Pop Culture Corner on Tuesday, February 15 from 5

National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2022, Aaron Flores, School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning

Postdoc Profile: Aaron Flores

Dr. Aaron Flores is a Presidential Postdoctoral Scholar at the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning. Dr. Flores is a human-environmental geographer whose research has examined environental justice, social vulnerability, and health…
From the Dean's Desk

Adapting educational practices to meet students where they are

One of my graduate teaching and mentoring philosophies is to “meet students where they are.” You might be wondering what that means.
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Breaking the stigma: Resources and tips during Suicide Prevention Month

Remember that mental health and emotional wellness should take priority as the semester gets well underway. This blog provides essential wellness tips and crisis resources during Suicide Prevention Month.
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Cindi SturtzSreetharan - Outstanding Faculty Mentor awardee spotlights

As we celebrate this year’s Outstanding Faculty Mentors, we would like to showcase the winners’ remarkable work in mentoring. Their stories illustrate the profound impact of mentorship on both the mentor and mentee.
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Postdoc Research Blitz Launches Collaborations

An ASU researcher developing near-real-time earth satellite photography.  Another researcher focusing on therapeutic applications of virus-derived anti-inflammatory proteins and peptides. A third focusing on isotopic landscapes, and two more…

Join a Postdoc Writing Group

Do you have trouble getting motivated to write? Or maybe you’re just so busy in the lab that you feel like you don’t have time? Writing groups can be a great way to get motivated and set aside time for writing!

The ASU…

Profiles in the private sector: Lessons from ASU alumni

How does a graduate student get an industry position? What are the expectations of employment in industry?

Building a more resilient graduate community

Over the past several months, the Graduate College has conducted listening sessions with graduate students and faculty communities. These sessions allowed us to observe this generation’s resiliency. As deans, we find ourselves in awe of…

Three ways PhD students can prepare for future careers

To support the careers of current and aspiring PhD holders, we need a better understanding of t

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.

How to survive an Arizona summer

If you are new to Arizona, you are probably sick and tired of people asking you “have you experienced a summer yet?” It’s even kind of intimidating the way they ask it… like, “a” summer. It’s a thing. And if you like to do anything outside…

Apply for the Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards

Are you a graduate student or postdoctoral scholar whose research is producing knowledge about a problem of social significance? Are you making efforts to engage particular audiences in accessing and using your research? And…

A culture of pursuit: Andrew Burchill, NSF Graduate Research Fellow

Editor's note: To demystify the process of attaining distinguished graduate fellowships, ASU Now will feature a multipart series of interviews with distinguished graduate award recipients from across the ASU community. The series will…

Announcing the recipients of the second annual Knowledge Mobilization Impact Awards

Awards were given to students for best master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral projects.

Four students who completed CIRTL certification

ASU students earn Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Associate-level Certifications

Six students have been awarded Associate-level Certifications from the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning Network.

From the Dean's Desk

Small moves, big impact and the art of leaving a legacy

Legacies are meaningful and easier to create than you think. The truth is, in most instances, legacies are just small contributions and subtle influences that can change a life. Anything you work toward can make an impact — so how can you make a…