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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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Postdoc Profile: Madhan Jaggarapu
Dr. Madhan Jaggarapu, a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy with more than 8 years of experience in the fabrication and characterization of therapeutic diversity systems.
Find the best job fit through informational interviews
Many graduate students and postdoctoral scholars focus on obtaining a faculty position, and the Graduate College provides resources (ex: the
Hispanic Heritage Month Student Spotlight - Autumn Pauley
In this Q&A, first-year Global Health student Autumn Pauley details her work as a research assistant with a Mexican and Filipino background, the importance of mental health and future career plans.
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.
Postdocs gather for a career conference
The NSF defines a Postdoctoral Scholar as “an individual who has received a doctoral degree and is engaged in a temporary period of mentored training to enhance their professional skills to pursue his or her chosen career path.”
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The importance of knowing our values
Last month we welcomed you back to a “new normal” school year, reflecting on how resilient we have been during the pandemic. As we’ve gathered back together in real life, we’ve also had more up close and personal opportunities to experience the “…
New Graduate College student progress reports available
The Graduate College continues to develop innovative solutions for supplying important data needs. Recently, the Graduate College IT and Data Team developed a number of new interactive reports for the graduate support staff community. These…
Knowledge Mobilization Spotlight: Graduate students focused on language learning innovated to create virtual projects as COVID-19 limited in-person interaction
Language learning is a very inter-personal subject that often requires face-to face attention and instruction. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to these things and has delayed teaching and research in the field of…
Virtual, interdisciplinary events celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
The final week of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is upon us, and 2020 brought an adjustment to the celebratory events including virtual art exhibits, lectures and performances. This month is observed by celebrating the histories,…
Learn how to start your own successful business
ASU Graduate College announces summer entrepreneurship seminar series
Best Practice: How to create an International Accelerated Degree Program (IADP)
What is an IADP? Arizona State University (ASU) works with leading international partner universities to develop collaborative-degree programs like IADPs; a collaborative degree program in which students spend time studying at both universities…
Welcome to the Graduate College!
On behalf of the Graduate College, welcome to Arizona State University!
Whether you are a new or returning graduate student, you are joining a diverse and vibrant community of transformative leaders, knowledge mobilizers…
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 northern Sweden and my masters at Oklahoma State…
Tips for your digital portfolio: Create your digital narrative with intention and purpose
We encourage you to take control of your digital story and populate your ASU supported digital portfolio.
Teaching assistants’ roles, responsibilities and expectations
A TA position provides graduate students with valuable professional development opportunities unique to academia.
In the news
Kwapich, Christina L.; Valentini, Gabriele; Hölldobler, Bert (2018). The non-additive effects of body size on nest architecture in a polymorphic ant. Issue: interdisciplinary approaches for uncovering the impacts of architecture on collective…
Highlights from the 2022 Graduate College town hall event
On Feb. 17, the Graduate College hosted its third annual Graduate Student Town Hall to address the most pressing concerns facing Arizona State University’s graduate students.
Finding meaningful careers for PhDs and postdocs
Access a professional development training platform that helps doctoral students and PhDs successfully transition into academic or nonacademic career paths.
Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honoree strives to give voice to the voiceless
The 36th annual Outstanding Faculty Mentor Awards honored faculty for their contributions in mentorship. In this Q&A we speak to Adela Grando, PhD, an OFMA winner from the College of Health Solutions. In this conversation, she discusses entering…
Enrichment Fellows share tips and tricks for prioritizing well-being
We asked five Enrichment Fellow scholars to share their self-care tips to encourage a healthier lifestyle.
Uncovering ancient climate adaptations: A Fulbright experience in South Africa
Meet Patrick Fahey, a PhD candidate in anthropology who was awarded a Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to uncover how ancient humans adapted their diets to climate change in South Africa.
AAAS Deadline and Ford Fellowship Info Session
UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINE—November 1, 2018
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
STPF provides opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking and contribute their…
Five Questions with Dr. Medha Dalal who is solving wicked problems
I'm a postdoctoral scholar in the Fulton Schools of Engineering. My research explores ways of thinking that address complex educational challenges and democratize pre-college engineering education.
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!