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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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Shaping the future: ISSUES Magazine on science policy, innovation and social progress
Women’s sexual health, a landmark Black neuroscience study, and the role of labor unions in artificial intelligence may not seem to have much in common.
Fall info sessions: A guide to fellowships and grants for graduate students
Are you interested in learning how external fellowships and grants can support your graduate studies and research?
Beyond the traditional: How ASU's flexible programs meet global needs
The ASU Graduate College is enhancing student support by offering flexibility in designing their graduate education through stackable certificates.
Research Plus Me amplifies and accelerates the research studies of two ASU graduate students
Recruiting participants for a study can require significant time, money and resources. Thanks to ASU’s Research Plus Me platform, graduate students have a new, no-cost resource for participant recruitment! We share two student experiences from the…
Annual NPA Conference brings together PDOs and PDAs
By Wiley Larsen, Program Manager
The National Postdoctoral Association convened it’s annual conference April 12-14 in Orlando with a collection of around 400 postdocs and postdoc office directors. Like last year, the split was about 1/3rd…
Grad15: Overcoming Imposter Phenomenon
Have you ever looked around a classroom or meeting and thought, “Everyone else deserves to be here more than I do”? If so, you’re not alone. That creeping sense of self-doubt despite clear evidence of your hard work and talent has a name: imposter…
Events Commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
ASU observes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM) during the month of April by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of the Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Funding Hot Sheet April 10, 2020: Using AI for aging research, minority dissertation fellowship, and more
Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research
The fellowship program provides support for doctoral dissertation research, to advance education research by outstanding minority graduate students, and to improve the quality and diversity of…
How to apply for faculty jobs workshop resources available
For the second straight year, the ASU Postdoctoral Affairs Office hosted a workshop series focused on how to apply for faculty jobs.
Grad15: ASU wellness expert provides tips for managing disruption
In our April 7 edition of the Grad15 webinar, Nika Gueci with the ASU Center for Mindfulness, Resilience and Compassion shared resources and tips on mindfully navigating times of disruption. More conversation than presentation, the…
At ASU, we are committed to supporting the whole graduate student
Welcome back from a well-deserved winter break. For many of you, the new year is an opportunity to make a new commitment to improving your life, whether that means focusing on personal, academic, or professional goals. I understand that…
Nine best practices for mentors
Mentoring is a relationship entailing formal or informal processes whereby a mentor provides intentional guidance, motivation, and encouragement. Mentors also share knowledge, experiences, and perspectives to empower the mentee in the…
Celebrating Excellence
On March 21, 2019, we will be celebrating the achievements of students who are recipients of Graduate College funded fellowships.
Graduate College has been recognized as a PeopleSoft Innovator by Oracle
The Graduate College’s Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) project was recognized by Oracle as a PeopleSoft Innovator.
The Graduate College welcomes two new Ford Foundation Fellows to ASU
Sarra Tekola and Alexandrina Agloro have both been awarded Ford Foundation Fellowships to research at ASU.
Sarra won Ford’s predoctoral award. She is a PhD student in ASU’s School of Sustainability, and she’s researching how to build eco-…
ASU graduate makes national headlines
Peter Marting’s research in animal behavior was featured in the Council of Graduate School’s GradImpact gallery.
Resilience can turn setbacks into opportunities
You’re all familiar with the expression “when one door closes another door opens” and in honor of women’s history month, I want to share with you one such story.
Postdoc Profile: Marlene Velazco Medel
Dr. Marlene Velazco Medel is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar who is making efforts to synthesize novel biodegradable and sustainable polymers useful for recycling.
The role music plays in my life
The start of a new semester means welcoming new faces and getting to know you a little better. I was inspired by a recent conversation with graduate students to reflect on the role music plays in my life.
Don't let negative feedback bring you down!
In this blog, we'll explore some tips for productively handling negative feedback!
Grad15: Mapping Your Mentor Network
Mentorship is one of the most critical components of graduate student success, and one of the best ways to design your mentorship experience is by creating a mentoring map. A mentoring map helps you identify your needs, clarify your goals, and build…
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Graduate students can now align their work with ASU design aspirations
In spring 2021, graduate students in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering were asked to share how their research aligned with ASU’s eight design aspirations in the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) as part of a pilot project launched by the…
Water is a human rights issue for ASU PhD student Maria Maldonado
Maria Maldonado decided to pursue a career in engineering when she was 17 years old.
In her home country of Guatemala, this was out of the ordinary for a woman. But, from a young age, it was something her father…