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 »

Spending a Short Semester Studying Abroad: Bermuda

Paul Gensbigler, 20, is no stranger to the water, having spent the past two years studying the health of the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. A junior majoring in molecular and cellular biology at Johns Hopkins …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
Read more »

The Makerspace – Where Ideas Come To Life

Got a creative idea? 

Bring it to reality at the JHU Makerspace, located on the 2nd floor of the FastForward U building (320 W 29th St, Suite 220, Baltimore, MD 21211) across the street from R House. Whether it is to explore …

By Belle To
Belle To
Read more »

Engineering Student Takes Walt Disney!

Engineering Student Takes Walt Disney

Meet Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel, a student of Engineering here at Johns Hopkins University. Kristen recently conducted research on the resilience of earthquakes in Mexico City, specifically one in 2017. Kristen’s project was inspired by a …

By Maureen Onyebuchukwu
Maureen Onyebuchukwu
Read more »

Leveraging the Relationship Between Development and Sustainability

Source: SAIS

1. What encouraged you to apply to Johns Hopkins SAIS? 
I was drawn to Johns Hopkins as one of the best international relations schools in the country but also one that put a large emphasis on quantitative skill-building. …

By Belle To
Belle To
Read more »

Inaugural FastForward U Summer Incubator Program Helps Students Live and Breathe Their Startups

Source: JH Tech Ventures

Maddy Sukhdeo always wanted to start a business. But the rising Johns Hopkins University (JHU) senior is double majoring in psychology and writing seminars, works part-time, and is on her sorority’s council, so finding the time …

By Belle To
Belle To
Read more »

Beyond Borders: Advocating with the Centro de los Derechos del Migrante (Center for Migrant Rights)

Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel
(Centro de los Derechos del Migrante Intern and InBaltimore Cohort 2022)

Kristen wearing a navy jumpsuit and a black sweater in front of the US Capitol

If there is one thing that I’m even more sure of …

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
Read more »

Female-led student startups pursue innovation in reproductive health products

The startup teams created products to help ease menstrual cycle tracking and offer a comfortable and sustainable alternative to traditional menstrual cups

Two teams led by female graduate students are aiming to bring innovation to reproductive health products for women …

By Belle To
Belle To
Read more »

Creativity and Community: Programming at Art With a Heart 

Nathalie Akbari (Art with a Heart Intern and InBaltimore Cohort 2022)

When I accepted the position of Programming Intern at the Art With a Heart (AWAH) community organization in Baltimore, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I have always enjoyed …

By Contributor
Contributor
Read more »

Only a Knock Away: Interning at the World Trade Center Institute

Asha Shetler (WTCI Summer HR Intern and InBaltimore Cohort 2022)

Even though I joined the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI) as a Human Resources intern for Summer 2022, it already feels like I’m part of the WTCI family. In fact, …

By Contributor
Contributor
Read more »

Johns Hopkins graduate students create a lymphedema detection sensor

Device detects fluid buildup in tissue and alerts patients and their doctors, potentially preventing thousands of cancer patients from developing the debilitating condition

A sensor created by Johns Hopkins University graduate students to detect very early-stage lymphedema could spare thousands …

By Belle To
Belle To
Read more »