Have you recently experienced a layoff, particularly in the government or technology sectors? You’re not alone—and your next opportunity is closer than you think. Adapt, Pivot, & Persist is designed specifically for professionals like you who are navigating career transitions.
The cross-university initiative drew 241 students and postdocs, generated 16 hires, and is helping shape how Johns Hopkins connects learners with startup and innovation careers.
Students interested in startups often face a different recruiting landscape than those pursuing more traditional …
This Month in Life Design: Get Curious (About Yourself)
There’s a power in asking questions about who we are and what we’re here to do. Too often, we settle into routines and focus on expectations, letting them shape us without …
The 2nd year of What’s The Tea on Your Future w/Black Alumni during Future Fest 2024 brought together alumni, students and staff to engage in conversations around being Black as students and professionals. This program was in collaboration with the …
This Month in Life Design: Designing Your Life Without Borders
There is something captivating about the unknown—what lies just beyond the familiar. Still, many of us, myself most certainly included, spend our days within the boundaries of routine and expectation, …
When Lionel Foster, A&S ’02, learned that he could share his knowledge and experience with students from his alma mater, he jumped at the chance. After all, mentors had guided Foster along each rung of his career, enabling him to …
Written by:
Ashley A. Schantz, Sr. Director of Undergraduate Education, Life Design Lab
Jason Trageser, PhD, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Neuroscience
Scientists need to be able to communicate their research to a broad audience. This is essential because everyone benefits …






