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Education
Helping gifted students thrive
Published Jan 5, 2018
In NPR podcast, Jonathan Plucker discusses how to help bright kids make the most of their academic abilities
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Global affairs
Why thousands are protesting in Iran
Published Jan 4, 2018
Experts Vali Nasr, Ryan Calder discuss the economic causes of and political fallout from Iran's demonstrations
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Insurgencies and insurrections
What 'Star Wars' gets right about rebellions
Published Dec 21, 2017
Whether on planet Earth or in a galaxy far, far away, rebellions often look the same, Hopkins political scientist notes / The Washington Post
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Grad students talk tax bill with Sen. Cardin
Published Dec 19, 2017
Four Hopkins graduate students take part in roundtable discussion
Sustainability
JHU to divest holdings in thermal coal
Published Dec 12, 2017
Board votes to eliminate investments in fossil fuel that contributes more climate-changing greenhouse gases per unit of electricity than any other
Open Data
Setting standards
Published Dec 8, 2017
New Data Standards Directory helps cities across the country report civic data like crime and election results in a consistent, uniform way
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MSE Symposium
Hasan Minhaj speaks at JHU
Published Dec 7, 2017
Acclaimed comedian, 'Daily Show' correspondent blends social, political commentary during JHU visit
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Opioid Crisis
Missed opportunities for opioid treatment
Published Dec 4, 2017
Most people referred for opioid treatment by criminal justice system don't receive optimal care, Bloomberg School researchers find
From left to right: Kevin Frick, Carey Business School vice dean for education; Marcus Tan; Ryan Douglas; Nariman Ziaee; and Chirag Potdar. They are holding up a giant check for $12,000
Case competition
Carey MBA students take first place
Published Dec 4, 2017
Four-member team wins first place, $12K at Chamber of Commerce case competition
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American Indian Health
Mom home school
Published Winter 2017
Home visiting program strengthens the bonds between Native American mothers and their children, community / Johns Hopkins Magazine