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Middle schoolers build a tower during the Maryland Science Olympiad
Community
Middle schoolers put science skills to the test
Published Feb 15, 2024
Several hundred students, coaches, and mentors visited the Homewood campus Feb. 10 for a day filled with science-related contests hosted by Johns Hopkins University
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Awards+Honors
PhD student named Apple Scholar
Published May 9, 2023
Yutong Bai is the second graduate student at JHU to receive the honor, which provides support for scholars' research and academic travel
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Community
JHU students mentor Baltimore middle schoolers for Maryland Science Olympiad
Published April 19, 2023
The Maryland Science Olympiad will bring competitors to the Homewood campus from elementary schools across the state, nine of which received mentorship from Johns Hopkins students
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Innovation
A biology lab in the palm of your hands
Published June 29, 2022
A student-created app brings the biology lab experience to users' smartphones, paving the way for a more accessible lab education
Rebekka Klausen
Faculty Honors
Hopkins researcher among finalists for prestigious award for young scientists
Published June 1, 2022
Rebekka Klausen, an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, was named a finalist for the 2022 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists
Elizabeth Salesky
Women in STEM
Johns Hopkins PhD student named Apple Scholar
Published May 25, 2022
Elizabeth Salesky, a third-year computer science PhD student, was named an Apple Scholar, receiving support for her research and academic travels
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STEM Projects
Reality show: Students demonstrate their augmented reality creations
Published May 19, 2022
Students in an interdisciplinary augmented reality course recently showcased their projects, including a virtual card game and educational resources
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Women in STEM
Creating a bright future for women in STEM
Published April 20, 2022
Women of Whiting, a group of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, will hold the annual Women in STEM Symposium on Saturday, April 30
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APL nuclear engineer among 120 women recognized in Smithsonian exhibit
Published March 23, 2022
A 3D-printed statue of Ciara Sivels was installed this month at the National Mall as part of Smithsonian Women's Futures Month celebration
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Engineering
Hopkins, Morgan State partner on 2D materials
Published Oct 15, 2021
JHU and Morgan State partner to launch a center that will develop novel two-dimensional materials