Tech and Innovation

A Lesson in Pivoting 

By Kate Barrett and Stacey Mitchell

Over the past few weeks, we have reflected deeply and fondly on participating in this year’s Washington, DC Career Trek for international studies (IS) majors sponsored by the Life Design Lab and the Program in International …

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Nurturing Tech and Entrepreneurial Spirit: An Intersession Trek to the Bay Area 

Intersession Treks are one of Johns Hopkins University’s Life Design Lab’s signature programs. The staff meticulously craft multiple industry-based, immersive, and credit-bearing experiences, recognizing the profound impact of integrating our Life Design curriculum into real-world contexts. In one of these …

By Caitlin Broccoli
Caitlin Broccoli Assistant Director of Life Design: Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering
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JHU Undergrad Resham Talwar Showcases Breakthrough Research to FLOTUS and PM Modi During Historic State Visit to the United States – Resham Talwar

Over 2 million Indian students study in US presently, and talking about the community’s innumerable contributions brings forward one of the many important flavors of US-India relationships. On June 21st I had a chance to be 1 out of 11 …

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ENGINEERING TEAMS TAKE TOP PRIZES AT HOPSTART: HOPKINS NEW VENTURE CHALLENGE

Source: HUB
Thirty-five competing teams pitched startup ideas to solve real-world problems in health care, housing access, public health, and more

Student teams from across the university competed to win more than $47,000 in prizes at the 23rd annual HopStart: …

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Uncovering the Uncertainties: Five Lessons Learned from SVB’s Collapse

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on March 10th has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, with thousands of startups losing access to large amounts of their money over the weekend. The collapse, triggered by a bank run, led …

By Belle To
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CAN WE TRUST AI?

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From Alexa to a robot running amok in the movie ‘M3GAN’, artificial intelligence is part of everyday life and is capturing our imagination. Johns Hopkins AI expert Rama Chellappa helps us sort out fact from fiction, and whether …

By Belle To
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Engineering Student Takes Walt Disney!

Engineering Student Takes Walt Disney

Meet Kristen Corlay Sanmiguel, a student of Engineering here at Johns Hopkins University. Kristen recently conducted research on the resilience of earthquakes in Mexico City, specifically one in 2017. Kristen’s project was inspired by a …

By Maureen Onyebuchukwu
Maureen Onyebuchukwu
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For Student Founders with Disabilities, Entrepreneurship is Personal

The following was written by Erica Avery, FastForward U’s communications intern. July is Disability Pride Month.

While many devices designed by biomedical engineers have passed through FastForward U’s doors to treat illnesses and physical disabilities, some founders are approaching supporting …

By Belle To
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Female-led student startups pursue innovation in reproductive health products

The startup teams created products to help ease menstrual cycle tracking and offer a comfortable and sustainable alternative to traditional menstrual cups

Two teams led by female graduate students are aiming to bring innovation to reproductive health products for women …

By Belle To
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2 Johns Hopkins Students Claim Major Prizes at National Pitch Competition

When Johns Hopkins sophomore Nandita Balaji returned to her residence hall Friday evening, she and her company were $100,000 richer. The neuroscience major is the founder of InfernoGuard, an early wildfire detection and warning system, and she took one of …

By Belle To
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