Neurodivergence at a Glance

The Inclusive Workplace Series

When considering diversity and inclusion in the workspace, oftentimes our first thoughts are towards racial, gender, or physical disability prejudice or discrimination. It’s easy to get caught up in the physical manifestation of diversity, but one …

By Angel Odukoya
Angel Odukoya
Read more »

Pushing Past Our Fears: How Life Design Can Help Week 2: Imagine Possible Lives

Article by Heather Braun, Life Design Educator for Advanced Academic Programs, KSAS

I thought I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. But then, eight months ago, I left my 15-year career as an English professor, the …

By Heather Braun
Heather Braun Assistant Director of Life Design for Graduate Programming
Read more »

Feeling Stuck? How Life Design Can Help You Break Through


Heather Braun

“The most reliable way to achieve a breakthrough is getting stuck and unstuck over and over again.” — Adam Alter, Anatomy of a Breakthrough (2023)

I’m not a therapist. And yet, I spend a good portion of my day listening to …

By Heather Braun
Heather Braun Assistant Director of Life Design for Graduate Programming
Read more »

A Pakistani at Hopkins: Lessons on Privilege and Community – By Hassan Sohail

My freshman year at Hopkins was characterized by a pleasant bubble-like atmosphere, as the thrill of new encounters imbued everyone with intrigue. As an international student from Pakistan who had just relocated to the States, I was in a quasi-honeymoon …

By Sakshi Chetan Sarda
Sakshi Chetan Sarda
Read more »

JHU Undergrad Resham Talwar Showcases Breakthrough Research to FLOTUS and PM Modi During Historic State Visit to the United States – Resham Talwar

Over 2 million Indian students study in US presently, and talking about the community’s innumerable contributions brings forward one of the many important flavors of US-India relationships. On June 21st I had a chance to be 1 out of 11 …

By Contributor
Contributor
Read more »

InBaltimore Internship Program- Reflections on My Engineering Internship at Coaptech: A Journey of Learning and Growth by Resham Talwar

As I wake up each morning, thrilled to go to work, learn something new, and contribute meaningfully as a Coaptech intern, I find myself filled with gratitude for the incredible opportunity and valuable experiences I have gained during my time …

By Contributor
Contributor
Read more »

Celebrating the Impact of Interns on National Intern Day

Co-authors: Dr. Amy Braun and Christina Manceor 

Contributors: Ciara Flowers and Tyler Sluder 

Editor: Maren Gonzales

Hopkins students at all stages of study have shared that internships are a key avenue to attain satisfying and sustainable employment. This year Johns Hopkins …

By Contributor
Contributor
Read more »

Networking at Work Using Stakeholder Maps

This article was sourced from Education Designed

A crucial aspect of any summer experience is connecting with not only co-workers at your organization, but also with individuals outside of your organization who may be a part of your industry or …

By Georges Hatcheu
Georges Hatcheu
Read more »

#Design4Excellence: Career Closet Reflection

By Naomi Fonseka ’26

In our last post, we talked about what it truly means to be diverse and inclusive. We ascertained that an integral part of that definition was making sure that everyone present in our shared professional spaces …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
Read more »

#Design4Excellence: The Intersection of Inclusivity and Excellence in the Professional World  

By Naomi Fonseka 26′

The framework of diversity and inclusivity has become more prominent in today’s workplace culture, for many reasons. Most commonly it is used as a benchmark of what kind of importance a professional environment places on actively …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
Read more »

#Design4Excellence: What is it, and where does it come from?

#Design4Excellence: What is it, and where does it come from?

Explore what is excellence and ways you can join the conversation in imagining excellence.

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design: Diversity & Inclusion
Read more »