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The best of both — online and immersion programs come together
What if graduate students could pursue flexible programs designed to be online with intentional immersion components? This question is at the heart of reimagining graduate education to address global grand challenges. As the fifth topic in our series on this theme, we explore current thoughts on degree program delivery. Previously, we discussed how students could access customized knowledge to acquire new or different skills for their careers. Now, let’s delve into how programs can bridge the gap between flexibility and engagement.
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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…
iPOS makes faculty approval and professional development planning easier
In keeping with the spirit of innovation at ASU, the Interactive Plan of Study (iPOS) is an ever-expanding toolbox for graduate students, advising staff, and now, for the first time, faculty.
Making an old process easier and more efficient…
ASU Staff Recognized for Outstanding Student Service
The Graduate College is thrilled to announce the awardees of the first annual Graduate College Staff Awards for Excellence. Created to acknowledge the significant contributions made by ASU staff who support graduate student needs, the…
Pride and LGBTQ+ graduate student resources
Across the country, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride Month in June. Officially recognized in 1999 by President Bill Clinton to commemorate the valuable contributions made to the nation by the LGBTQ+ community and its members, Pride…
ASU launching Kuali Curriculum Management this summer
Curricular administrative activities at ASU are about to become a breeze. This summer, ASU will launch a centrally accessible curriculum management system to facilitate a digital, paperless submission and approval process for…
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.
Cindy Lee on being an Asian American during the COVID-19 pandemic
On February 10, 2021, Cindy Lee, an ASU graduate student in the Master of Liberal Studies program focusing on personal essay and narrative nonfiction writing, published her first essay in Transformations, a joint project of the…
Navigating Classroom Conflict: Cultural Insensitivity
At Arizona State University, we pride ourselves on being an institution diverse in population and inclusive to all. Our aim is to provide a forum for the intellectual, personal, social and ethical development of our students.
Because…
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…
My pandemic denial
Over the past 13 months, I have barely used the words “COVID” or “Pandemic” at the Graduate College. We’ve held three conferences online, we’ve transitioned our Lunch & Learn program to Zoom, and we even tried to do a virtual happy…
Third Annual Postdoctoral Career Conference a Success
The ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference, held on March 25, saw over 100 postdocs in attendance from ASU and University of Arizona. This year marked the third annual conference hosted by the Graduate College's Postdoctoral Affairs Office…
Congratulations! We are greater than our challenges
Congratulations to all of you for making it through one of the most difficult academic years in the modern era.
When I was a graduate student, I faced challenges that sometimes felt overwhelming – a member of my…
ASU PhD candidate’s ecological research on inequity is inspired by tribal identities
Joseph Gazing Wolf was born in a place known as Garbage City.
Manshiyat Nasser, Egypt is an industrial area just east of Cairo. The people who live there serve as the informal trash collectors of metropolitan Cairo.…
Register for a summer writing camp for graduate students
Do you want to improve your academic writing and research skills? Register for a Summer Graduate Writing Camp!
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…
Grad15: How to negotiate your salary
As a graduate student, you develop important professional skills such as effective communication, project management and creative problem-solving. One skill that is not often taught is how to negotiate a salary. This knowledge gap isn’t…
ASU Graduate College summer workshop series for ASU staff and faculty
The Graduate College has built a summer workshop series to help ASU staff and faculty take advantage of the resources we provide to enable student success. Whether your graduate program needs to update its handbook to be more equitable…
ASU Graduate College announces 2021 Knowledge Mobilization Award Recipients
The recipients of the 2021 Knowledge Mobilization Awards were announced on Friday, April 9 after a full-day showcase of graduate student and postdoctoral research. The awards, sponsored by the Graduate College’s Knowledge Mobilization…
Grad15 Presents: Critical Reading Strategies
As graduate students, we know that sometimes it feels like you are reading constantly. We’ve all been there: we’re reading an article or chapter, our minds start to drift, and suddenly we realize we’ve read three paragraphs but can’t…
2021 Knowledge Mobilization Awards to Showcase Ingenuity of Grad Students and Postdocs
The Knowledge Mobilization Awards annual celebration highlights action-forward, socially impactful research conducted by graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at ASU.
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.
Student Funding Spotlight: Gastwirth Graduate Fellowship Program
This year, the Graduate College has re-launched the Gaswirth Graduate Student Loan Fellowship Program as an opportunity for doctoral students with an intention to pursue full-time employment for the betterment of sciences and humanities at…
Niveditha Muthukrishnan designs wearable technology to improve lives of Parkinson’s patients
Niveditha Muthukrishnan traveled to ASU all the way from Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu in India to pursue her PhD for three reasons.
For one, you can’t beat the weather in Arizona.
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Advance your employment opportunities at ASU’s Postdoctoral Career Conference
The 3rd annual ASU Postdoctoral Career Conference is right around the corner! This professional development event, featuring former ASU postdocs who have successfully moved on to careers in government, entrepreneurship and…