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The Curative laboratory at George Washington University
Coronavirus
Testing their mettle
Published Dec 10, 2020
Johns Hopkins chemical and biomolecular engineering students have helped transform COVID-19 testing company Curative from a small startup into one of the primary coronavirus testing providers in the country
Sasha Baskin in the visual arts studio
When hands-on learning isn't an option
Published Dec 7, 2020 Video
Krieger School faculty find creative ways to turn the remote semester into an opportunity for deep engagement with lab and studio course material, despite the distance
3D rendering of the Polair mask
Biomedical engineering
JHU undergrads named finalists in global mask design challenge
Published Dec 3, 2020
The team, Polair, is in the running for the XPRIZE for their adaptable face mask design that includes N95 and anti-fogging clear mask attachments
Vijay Ramasamy
Hopkins graduate Vijay Ramasamy named Rhodes Scholar
Published Nov 22, 2020
Ramasamy, who graduated from JHU in 2018 with a degree in public health studies, led the team drafting the state of Kansas' COVID-19 reopening plan
Hopkins Votes stickers
Hopkins offers several democracy-themed spring courses
Published Nov 18, 2020
The courses will give students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the democratic process and bolster their civic engagement
CPAP machine
COVID-19
Student team develops ventilator alternative for COVID-19 patients
Published Nov 11, 2020
Their leak-proof mask design could be used with common CPAP machines to support the treatment of COVID-19 patients
Logo of Horizons conferece
Life design
Conference seeks to help students expand their professional horizons
Published Nov 10, 2020
Horizons by Hopkins virtual conference takes place Thursday, Nov. 12 and is open to all Johns Hopkins students
Lubna Azmi
First-generation students
Shaping first-generation students into tomorrow's leaders
Published Nov 6, 2020
Kessler Scholars Program supports first-generation students with academic and extracurricular opportunities encouraging a commitment to civic engagement
Hopkins Student Center concept rendering
Design concept selected for Hopkins Student Center
Published Nov 2, 2020
The concept, submitted by the international architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group, features an open design with a large central campus living room, a variety of social spaces, themed community lounges, art and enrichment spaces, and dining options
Helena Hahn at work in her home laboratory
Engineering
Collaboration comes home during the pandemic
Published Nov 2, 2020
Johns Hopkins senior Helena Hahn partners with graduate team Hearo to develop a flexible version of their acoustic sensor