Hire Hopkins | November 2024

A Self-Care Checklist for Leaders
A Message From Our Director

Dear reader,

When my team was brainstorming about what to talk about in this edition, we landed on some level of “self-care for recruiters” because in all of our meetings …

By Chloe Donelan
Chloe Donelan
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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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What I Learned Teaching Neuroscience Students About Networking (and What They Taught Me)

I just graduated with my master’s in communication – what could I possibly have to teach a class of Neuroscience students at Johns Hopkins? 

This is the question I was asking myself at 9am on a Monday morning as I walked …

By Rickie Eatherly
Rickie Eatherly Assistant Director of Life Design, Brain Sciences
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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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DREAMS Fall 2024 showcases research, scholarly, and creative work  

DREAMS Fall 2024, held October 21 – 25, 2024, showcased 98 presentations of research, scholarly, and creative works by 95 JHU undergraduate students. Over the week, 372 visitors, comprised of faculty and staff mentors, research and academic colleagues, classmates, family, and …

By Hanju Lee
Hanju Lee
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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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