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Choosing empathy in a world of speed and self-interest
September’s “bold word” of the month is “empathy.” Empathy asks us to step outside ourselves, confront discomfort (our own and others’) and choose understanding and compassion in a world that often values speed and self-interest.
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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.
Education opens doors and diversity opens innovation: A conversation with Lisa Magaña, Provost Fellow for ASU’s Hispanic Serving initiatives
In June, ASU was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the US Department of Education. This means that Hispanic students now make up at least 25% of the entire ASU student body.
Funding Spotlight: Joshua Daymude — From ARCS award recipient to ASU faculty
For this Funding Spotlight, we spoke to ARCS Foundation recipient Joshua Daymude! This new ASU professor works in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence with a joint appointment in the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and…
Reflecting on the good in life this holiday season
Dean Libby Wentz sits down with Tamara Underiner, Associate Dean of Professional Development and Engagement and Lisa Anderson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the Graduate College. They highlighted recent personal achievements, how they unwind…
Expanding diplomatic horizons: A Fulbright journey to Armenia
Meet Collin Frank, a 2023-24 Fulbright student. In this Q&A, he shares his experience in Armenia, where he deepened his understanding of the culture and explored ways to improve peer-to-peer diplomacy.
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…
Supporting graduate student health and well-being
“You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.” --Dr. Seuss
Our physical health and our mental health are closely intertwined, so the health of one affects the health of the other. I use exercise to improve my mental health.
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…
Student Funding Spotlight: ASU Graduate College Travel Award
In response to travel restrictions due to COVID-19, the Graduate College shifted our "Travel Awards" to provide funding for remote/online opportunities for graduate students to continue their professional development in spite of the current…
Funding available for August and September virtual and remote development
While ASU travel restrictions remain in place, the Graduate College will continue to offer professional development funding for internet-based programs and events which occur between August 1 and September 30, 2020. Awards of up to $500 are…
ARCS Scholar creating test capable of rapidly detecting infectious diseases
A PhD student at Arizona State University’s School of Molecular Sciences is working on some potentially life-saving advances in the field of genetic editing.
Studying under Dr. Alexander Green at ASU’s Biodesign…
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…
A picnic, writing camp and how to say no
All-American Picnic for all students
Hamburgers, apple pie, and baseball, oh my. The Grad College hosted an “All-American” Picnic for students in International Accelerated Degree Programs (IADPs) at ASU.
The picnic was a chance for…
Guidelines for onboarding new online graduate programs
Are you starting an online program or adding online delivery, consider these guidelines.
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,…
The Mentoring Connection: Peer mentoring
Mentoring has been identified as one of the most effective ways of bolstering graduate student success and persistence.
Get free membership to The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning
How does research translate to the classroom? Here in the Postdoc Office, this is something we have been thinking about.
Postdoc Profile: Debalina Maitra
Dr. Debalina Maitra is an Associate Research Scientist at Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering whose research focuses on diversity, inclusion and equity. Dr. Maitra hopes her research will make education more equitable for everyone.
IEW Profile: Mario Hernández
Mario Hernandez is a Religious Studies doctoral student from Mexico City. The Fulbright Foreign Student Fellowship provided a life-changing opportunity as a scholar at ASU. He will graduate with a PhD in August 2024.
Five master's students graduate "with distinction"
The Graduate College proudly celebrates the class of 2023! 🎓 These grad profiles highlight students who received a Master's With Distinction honor for graduating with a cumulative 4.0 GPA. Read more about these exceptional grads and their…
What leads students to complete PhD degrees?
Dean Libby Wentz highlights fascinating research on what drives students to complete a PhD. Along with the data, she shares a few key factors she’s noticed – that contribute to successful completion (hint: community goes a long way!)
Awards and Recognitions
Congratulations to:
Carlos R. Casanova, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Sustainability, presented a paper titled, “(Un)documented Midwest Latinx Youth Ideology Construction, Transformation, and Social Action Towards…
Five Questions with Thomas Lassi
1. Tell us about yourself
I’m originally from northern Sweden, from a tiny rural area north of the Arctic Circle. I did my undergrad at Luleȧ University of Technology in…
Free membership to New York Academy of Sciences
Arizona State University recently became an Institutional Member of the New York Academy of Sciences and sponsors free memberships for all interested students, postdocs and faculty.
The Academy, founded in 1817, has helped…