Adapt, Pivot, & Persist

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.

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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Borrowing from Tomorrow — The High Price of Kenya’s Sovereign Debt-Climate Trap

During the Map the System Competition at Johns Hopkins University, Aarushi Pandey and Satya Chaudhary presented a powerful systems analysis of Kenya’s sovereign debt crisis and its intersection with environmental degradation, gender inequality, and public infrastructure. Their project, Borrowing from …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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Return on Care — Systems Analysis of How Reimbursement Structures Reproduce Gendered Harm in American Healthcare

During the Map the System Competition at Johns Hopkins University, Chloe Kwak, Britney Pullin, Maham Fatima Humair, and Cristina Munoz presented a systems analysis of the American healthcare reimbursement structure that challenged many common assumptions about inequity in medicine. Their …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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Celebrating a Year of Growth: Internship Academy End-of-Year Celebration

On Wednesday, April 29, the Life Design Lab community came together to celebrate a year of hard work, connection, and momentum at the Internship Academy End-of-Year Celebration. With food and a strong sense of community, the event marked an important …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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Mapping Complexity, Designing Change: Announcing the 2026 Map the System Winners

This year, the Johns Hopkins Life Design Lab welcomed a powerful cohort of students to the annual Map the System competition—an experience centered not on quick fixes, but on deeply understanding the complex systems shaping the world around us.

From …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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39 Johns Hopkins-affiliated scholars among world’s most cited researchers

Hub staff, Nov 19

Thirty-nine researchers affiliated with Johns Hopkins are among the 6,868 individuals on the annual Highly Cited Researchers list compiled by Clarivate Analytics.

The list includes one of Johns Hopkins University’s Nobel laureates, Adam Riess, who won …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Unlocking Opportunity Through Exploration: The Future Fest Research Taste Testing

Written by: Kara Hunter and Rickie Eatherly

At Johns Hopkins University, curiosity isn’t confined to the classroom—it’s a driving force that powers discovery, innovation, and growth. During this year’s Future Fest, we brought that spirit to life with our Research …

By Kara Hunter
Kara Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Record Number of Students Complete Spring 2025 Pava Center Accelerator Programs

Pava Center, July 9

This spring, the Pava Center had a record number of student-led ventures complete its flagship accelerator programs—Kindling, Spark, and Fuel. With over 65 teams participating across all stages of venture development, the Spring 2025 cohorts redefined …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Hopkins Students Take on Global Stage at Oxford’s Map the System Final

This July, The Johns Hopkins University joined educators and innovators from around the globe at the Map the System Global Final 2025, hosted by the University of Oxford. Representing Hopkins were first-year students Akhila Rao and Aditi Singasani, whose project …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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Future Fest, Your Way  

Remember that old Burger King slogan, “Have it your way”? It was all about letting customers customize their meal and feel like they were in charge — no settling, no compromises. At the Life Design Lab, we’re taking a similar approach …

By Ashley A. Culbreath Ph.D
Ashley A. Culbreath Ph.D Sr. Director, Life Design
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How Hopkins’ Employer Partnerships Are Shaping Future Consultants

 At Johns Hopkins University, our students aren’t just preparing for their futures—they’re experiencing them in real time. Through dynamic partnerships with leading consulting firms like Deloitte GPS, Accenture Federal Services, KCIC, diiVe, and Bain, Hopkins students have been able to …

By Jess Harlee
Jess Harlee Director of Employer Relations
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