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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Biomedical Research at the National Institutes of Health

Written by: Neha Skandan

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 …

By Life Design Lab
Life Design Lab
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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
Daniela Valdes
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Expanding Horizons: The Role of Science Diplomacy in Global STEAM Careers

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 Kurt Director of Graduate Programs: AAP and Whiting Engineering
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Stars in Her Eyes

Spring 2024, by Karen Nitkin

Jennifer Lotz PhD ’03 has been excited and curious about space since she was a little girl, searching the sky for contrails from Cape Canaveral launches more than 100 miles from her Tampa home.

She …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Society of Women Engineers Honors Johns Hopkins APL for Leadership, Growth and Diversity

Author: Craig Weiman Oct 3, 2024

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).

The …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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JHU-led Internship Program Opens Doors for Students with Hearing Loss

Led by the Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering, a new nationwide internship program opens doors for students with hearing loss to pursue research.

September 10, 2024 WSE staff

Daniel Zhu spent his summer as an intern in the Bionic …

By Jishuo Yang
Jishuo Yang
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Recapping Future Fest Chronicles: Unveiling FLI Student’s Journeys

We have to shine a bright light on all student presenters at Future Fest Chronicles (FFC): Unveiling of FLI Students’ Journeys!  This student showcase was intentional to highlight all the vast experiential learning opportunities FLI students had in Summer …

By Aiyana Hamilton
Aiyana Hamilton Assistant Director of Life Design: Center for Student Success
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Bridging Academia and Industry: A Career Trek to Himed’s Bioceramics Center of Excellence

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 Hunter Associate Director of Employer Engagement
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Co-Creating High-Impact Experiences:  The Power of Curriculum Scaffolding 

At The Johns Hopkins University Life Design Lab, we believe in the power of co-creation. Co-creation ensures that a program meets the needs of each stakeholder involved. It’s a big challenge to navigate that requires patience, flexibility, and stellar relationship management skills. We …

By Caitlin Broccoli
Caitlin Broccoli Assistant Director of Life Design: Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering
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