Student Spotlight: Kedi Le

Bloomberg School of Public Health, Feb 03

Kedi Le is a second-year ScM student in the Department of Biostatistics with a focus on genomics. 

This past year Kedi received the Kocherlakota Award, which honors the outstanding achievement by a Biostatistics …

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Two Johns Hopkins scientists receive Presidential Early Career Awards

Catherine Graham, Jan 23

Two Johns Hopkins biomedical engineering researchers—Jean Fan, an assistant professor, and Casey Taylor, an associate professor—are among nearly 400 recently announced recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).

Established by …

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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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A Self-Care Guide for Recruiters this Hiring Season

As we enter this high-stakes, fast-paced recruiting season, recruiters and employers often find themselves under immense pressure to meet hiring goals while managing their own well-being. As the demands increase, prioritizing self-care can be critical to maintaining both mental health …

By Daniela Valdes
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Your One-Way Ticket to Wonder

This Month in Life Design: Designing Your Life Without Borders

There is something captivating about the unknown—what lies just beyond the familiar. Still, many of us, myself most certainly included, spend our days within the boundaries of routine and expectation, …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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The Three Lives Activity (On-Demand Activity) 

Imagine 1, 2, or 3 possible lives when the time is right for you.

So you’re trying to figure out what comes next? Are you thinking about how you want to spend your upcoming Summer? Perhaps you’re just trying to …

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Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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Reflections from the International Career Collective’s Inaugural Think Tank

Written by: Yasir Kurt

The International Career Collective’s (ICC) Think Tank, held on Friday, June 7th, served as a vital platform for career services professionals to gain insights and strategies tailored to the unique opportunities for international students. This focus …

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Disability, Diversity and Inclusion Resources at Homewood

The Life Design Lab is here to serve students of all backgrounds and identities, and help you reach your individual goals. Here are some resources, where job seekers with all backgrounds can find information.

Disability Resources
LGBTQA Resources
Underrepresented Student …

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FLI students discuss post-graduation success

Article written by Katerina Frye for the JHU Newsletter, Nov 2019

As part of its Food for Thought Dinner Series, the Hopkins First-Generation, Low-Income (FLI) Network hosted a talk called “Post-Graduation Realities from a FLI Perspective” on Thursday, Nov. 7. …

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Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters: Becoming an Effective Mentor

Choose Mentees Carefully   

A mentee should be curious, organized, efficient, responsible, and engaged. Sometimes mentors can even consider testing mentees on their responsiveness. My mentor asked me to watch four TEDTalks, listen to one podcast, attend a workshop, and read …

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