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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The Mutual Power of Experiential Learning: How Staff Benefit from Student Career Treks

Experiential learning offers students invaluable opportunities to learn through real-world experiences. These moments provide a platform for students to imagine themselves in roles or environments they might never have considered, expanding their horizons and opening new possibilities. At the Johns …

By Antonio Boone
Antonio Boone Assistant Director of Life Design, Student Athletes
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Three Unexpected Ways a Job Description Can Help You During Your Job Search

A job description can be one of the most powerful tools to assist you during a job search. On its surface, a job description may appear to be a list of qualifications and duties, but it holds hidden potential to …

By Sarah Connelly
Sarah Connelly Senior Life Design Educator: AMS, CaSE, & EHE
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BMES Key Takeaways

Last month I attended the Biomedical Engineering Society’s (BMES) Annual Meeting. This 5-day conference brought together over 5,000 biomedical engineers from around the globe.  With over 2,300 scientific poster presentations, 974 platform sessions, and nearly 150 exhibitors, I found myself …

By Marsha Hammond
Marsha Hammond Life Design Educator: Biomedical Engineering
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Immersion in Impact: An Internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India

Written by: Amanda Ferber

Introduction to the Public Health Research Institute of India  

My internship at the Public Health Research Institute of India was the greatest honor of my life so far. For 45 days in July and August 2024, …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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International Career Summit 2024

Written by: Yasir Kurt and Stacey Mitchell, PhD

The International Career Summit 3.0, hosted by the International Career Collective (ICC) from November 11-15 under the exceptional leadership of Jane Sitter and Hal Matthews, was the most successful Summit to date! …

By Yasir Kurt
Yasir Kurt Director of Graduate Programs: AAP and Whiting Engineering
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Student Stories on Biotech Exploration

In a previous blog post, we shared a little about what is Biotech and how to get into it with a focus on insights on purpose, how to get into and thrive, and a few industry inspiration.

Below are highlights …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design for Student Community and Belonging
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How Do You Want to Move Through Life?

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 …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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What is Biotech and How to Get Into It

Introduction
Biotech Defined

Merriam-webster.com defines Biotechnology as: “the manipulation (as through genetic engineering) of living organisms or their components to produce useful usually commercial products (such as pest resistant crops, new bacterial strains, or novel pharmaceuticals).”

Johns Hopkins …

By Clifton E. Shambry Jr.
Clifton E. Shambry Jr. Associate Director of Life Design for Student Community and Belonging
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Unlocking Global Talent: Capitalizing on the Surge of International Graduate Students

The landscape of higher education in the United States is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with international graduate student enrollment soaring to unprecedented levels. This trend presents an opportunity for forward-thinking organizations to diversify their talent pools and gain a competitive …

By Kim Cosler
Kim Cosler Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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