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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Judgement Off, Condoms On: Youth Sexual Health

After watching the “Judgment Off, Condoms On” presentation during the Map the System Competition at Johns Hopkins University on April 2, I was struck by how clearly the team demonstrated that sexual health outcomes among young women in Cape Town are not …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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The U.S. Automation Paradox — Productivity Gains and Deepening Inequalities in the Absence of a “Reskilling” System

Automation in healthcare is often framed as a question of efficiency. This team challenged that narrative by asking a more important question: efficiency for whom, and at whose expense?

During the Map the System Competition at Johns Hopkins University, Shilpy …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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From Extraction to Regeneration — Reconfiguring the Psychedelic Wellness Economy in the Peruvian Amazon

During the Map the System Competition at Johns Hopkins University, Pukar Lund, alongside teammates Samarth Sethi, Annie Yuan, Unnati Jian, and Anna Kim, explored a growing issue within the global psychedelic wellness industry: what happens to Indigenous communities when their …

By Kayla Michael
Kayla Michael
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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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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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Get Hired: How Seniors Can Use Handshake to Land a Full-Time Job 

Attention JHU class of 2026! Are you looking for your first job after graduation? Handshake is one of your most valuable job search resources and, lucky for you, JHU students can access it for FREE. 

But just activating your account isn’t enough — the real gains come from creating your profile, searching strategically, and reading job posts efficiently. Check out the Life …

By Karen Mardock
Karen Mardock Director of Operations
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Craft Your Story Workshop Series

Craft Your FLI Story: Workshop Series
Every Friday from 12:00-1:00pm

This workshop series is designed specifically for first-generation and limited-income undergraduate students as they navigate the career and internship landscape. Through guided storytelling, skill translation, and confidence-building strategies, students learn …

By Karen Mardock
Karen Mardock Director of Operations
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Clinical Healthcare Industry Week

Mon. Feb. 9th 5:30-7pm, Imagine CenterMedical Careers Alumni & Professionals panel
Are you curious about the many career paths within the medical profession and looking for guidance on how to chart your own path?Join us to hear …

By Karen Mardock
Karen Mardock Director of Operations
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From Campus to Community: Your Library is the Original Imagine Center 

One of the most powerful leverage points we have is access to resources.  So many of our resources are tied up through organizations, non-profits, government, and universities.  Here at Johns Hopkins, the Imagine Center brings together a dynamic outfit of staff, implementing …

By Keira Wilson
Keira Wilson Sr. Life Design Educator: Public Health
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Johns Hopkins No. 16 in ‘Times Higher Education’ World University Rankings

Hub staff, Oct 9

Johns Hopkins University remained at No. 16 for a second year in a row in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2026, which were released today and compare 2,191 colleges and universities in 115 countries …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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