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Gregg Semenza autographs headshots for Swedish collectors
Nobel Week
For Nobel laureates, a whirlwind welcome
Published Dec 6, 2019 Video
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor Gregg Semenza arrives with fanfare in Sweden to receive his Nobel Prize and enjoy his moments of fame
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Parker Solar Probe
Data offers insights into burning questions
Published Dec 5, 2019 Video
After completing three of 24 passes around the sun, the Parker Solar Probe shares data that adds to our understanding of space phenomena
Gregg Semenza
5 things everyone should know about science
Published Dec 3, 2019
Before heading to Sweden to accept his Nobel Prize, Hopkins scientist Gregg Semenza shares five insights about science he wants more people to understand
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AAAS fellows
Four faculty members recognized for contributions to science
Published Dec 3, 2019
Mary Armanios, David Gracias, Colin Norman, and Elizabeth Platz receive lifetime distinction from American Association for the Advancement of Science
Natalia Trayanova
Natalia Trayanova elected to National Academy of Inventors
Published Dec 3, 2019
Biomedical engineer recognized for her work developing 3D virtual heart models for patients with irregular heartbeats
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Whiting School
Department of Civil Engineering expands focus
Published Dec 2, 2019
The reimagined Department of Civil and Systems Engineering will focus on identifying solutions to society's 'grand challenges'
Gregg Semenza
Nobel winner Gregg Semenza advocates for basic science
Published Dec 2, 2019
The award has thrust the Johns Hopkins physician-scientist into a global spotlight, and he's taken the opportunity to highlight the importance of science in childhood education
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Entrepreneurship
Social Innovation Lab announces new cohort
Published Nov 19, 2019
The 2019-2020 cohort features 10 promising nonprofit ventures that will receive business and financial support over the next six months
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Data science
JHU launches new institute dedicated to data-driven discoveries
Published Nov 18, 2019
TRIPODS Institute brings together mathematicians, statisticians, theoretical computer scientists, and engineers to further the next generation of data analysis
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
A breakthrough in nanotech
Published Nov 18, 2019
New manufacturing method produces nanocrystals that are more efficient, modular, and reusable