Undergraduates Convene at Johns Hopkins for Humanities Research Symposium

Rachel Wallach, Mar 29

The fifth annual Richard Macksey National Undergraduate Humanities Research Symposium featured 175 student presentations on original research

In one Gilman Hall classroom, the discussion had turned to questions of honor. What was it, did it historically …

By Jishuo Yang
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Networking groups connect Johns Hopkins employees

Hub, Feb 15

Young professionals, future retirees, adult caregivers, and those caring for children with disabilities can share concerns and advice with others in similar situations

Are you looking for a group focused on something or someone you care about? …

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College Career Services Are Ailing—Networks Are The Cure

For decades, the message we’ve sent to young people has been clear: go to college to improve your career prospects. 

But as it turns out, there’s a gap—sometimes a wide one—between earning a degree and getting a job. Especially one …

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Pitch competition showcases student creativity in research communication

Creativity and innovation took center stage at Johns Hopkins University during the recent Empower Your Pitch! contest, which challenged doctoral students to present their research in an engaging and unconventional manner.

The event was organized by the PHutures Office and …

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Alumni Mentors Broaden Students’ Minds

When Lionel Foster, A&S ’02, learned that he could share his knowledge and experience with students from his alma mater, he jumped at the chance. After all, mentors had guided Foster along each rung of his career, enabling him to …

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Fourth annual Future Fest Career Fair connects students to their futures

Over 2,000 students gathered to explore the opportunities of over 100 employers at the fourth annual Future Fest Career Fair on Friday, Sept. 15. The event — held in the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center (Rec Center) — was part of the …

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Big Ambitions, Small Teams

Roshni Rao explores the challenges of scaling career services to meet the needs of thousands of grad students with diverse backgrounds, disciplines and career aspirations.

Today’s graduate students come from a diverse blend of backgrounds, disciplines and career aspirations, each …

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Faculty Feature: Jason Trageser, PhD

In a recent Life Design Lab blog, the importance of scientific communication and mentoring in shaping the next generation of scientists was highlighted through a workshop designed for undergraduates. This aligns perfectly with the work of Dr. Jason Trageser, the …

By Ashley Schantz
Ashley Schantz Senior Director, Undergraduate Education
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Infinite Learning Loop- My InBaltimore Internship with IBT

Written by: Marvin Larweh

If you were to ask me as a freshman what I wanted out of a career, I probably would have given you a seemingly idealistic and naïve answer: “I just want to help people.” I had …

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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 …

By Matthew Golden
Matthew Golden Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate and Masters Life Design
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