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Skyline of futuristic city
Intersession
A counter-narrative for the future
Published Jan 24, 2019
Course examines how African-American science fiction authors and activists alike grapple with the past and create alternative paths for the future
Rachel Sherman and Misty
Pet smart
Dog days of Intersession
Published Jan 22, 2019
Hopkins doctoral student introduces her students to dog DNA testing and the computational techniques used to determine a dog's breed
John Donvan speaks with students
Intersession
Intelligent debate
Published Jan 18, 2019
Hopkins students learn the Oxford-style format, which stresses substance over soundbite
Embryo
Intersession
Lulu, Nana, and 'Gattaca'
Published Jan 17, 2019
Students debate the ethical issues surrounding the recent birth of genetically altered twins who were designed to be HIV-resistant
Charlie Wang
Intersession
'Execution is everything'
Published Jan 16, 2019
Undergraduate students get a crash course in how to build viable businesses from their ideas and inventions
Students of The Art and Science of Happiness ask each other personal questions
Intersession
Come on, get happy
Published Jan 14, 2019
Two-week course helps students focus on well-being, self-improvement, and the pursuit of happiness
Jordan Hoffman
Global health
Studying beyond the bench
Published Jan 11, 2019
Graduate student Jordan Hoffman traveled to Zambia as part of Global Health Establish Field Placements to study mosquito behavior and malaria vector control
A microphone
Intersession
Comedy for credit?
Published Jan 7, 2019 Video
During winter minimester, students can learn about the practical applications of their studies or master a new skill—like stand-up comedy
Graduates in caps and gowns spray champagne
2018 in review
The year in photos
Published Dec 21, 2018
A look back at what 2018 had in store for JHU
JHU's Wyman Quad in the fall
#JHU2023
Congrats, new Jays!
Published Dec 14, 2018
Johns Hopkins welcomes first members of its undergraduate Class of 2023