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
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 CoslerAssociate Director of Employer Engagement
This past summer, I worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as part of their Student Internship Program. The branch where I conducted research was the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which is based …
Empowering international students to explore opportunities beyond the U.S. job market is one of the International Career Collective’s (ICC) core goals. In line with this mission, the ICC hosted its first-ever in-person event, the Global Careers in STEAM Forum, on …
By Yasir Kurt
Yasir KurtDirector of Graduate Programs: AAP and Whiting Engineering
The APL Women in Technology (AWiT) affinity group at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, recently earned its fourth Gold Mission Recognition Award from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).
In the fast-evolving landscape of biomedical technology, hands-on exposure to industry leaders and cutting-edge research is crucial for students preparing to make their mark. Recently, a group of students embarked on a career trek to visit Craig Rosenblum, President of Himed, and …
By Kara Hunter
Kara HunterAssociate Director of Employer Engagement
Written by: Laura Fajín-Riveiro (Assistant Director of Life Design, AAP) and Dr. Stacey Mitchell (Assistant Director of Life Design, Students with International Perspectives)
INTRODUCTION
Communications and Media Industry Week wrapped up last Friday, yet we at the Life …
By Stacey Mitchell
Stacey MitchellLife Design Educator: Students with International Perspectives
Participating in Career Treks offers a unique opportunity to pair classroom learning with visits to top employers for the chance to gain an insider’s perspective on various industries. These treks are designed to give students invaluable access to the workplace …
‘U.S. News & World Report’ recognizes Hopkins for academic excellence as well as for low student debt, value, innovation, undergraduate research, and disciplines such as biomedical engineering and biotechnology
Do you want to learn more about navigating tech industries as a student? Are you a little intimidated to start talking with industry professionals and alumni right now? Do you want to learn which programs and initiatives at Hopkins can …
By Lemoine Joseph
Lemoine JosephLife Design Educator for Biological, Physical & Natural Sciences