Ronald J. Daniels: Johns Hopkins University's 14th President
Ronald Joel Daniels, a distinguished academic leader and scholar, will become the 14th president of The Johns Hopkins University on March 2, 2009. More information >>
Jonah Erlebacher named L. Gordon Croft Investment Management Faculty Scholar
Jonah Erlebacher, associate professor of materials science and engineering, was named the first L. Gordon Croft Investment Management Faculty Scholar in recognition of his work in nanostructured materials, mesoporous metals and nanocomposites, and computational materials. More information >>
Ben Schafer named Swirnow Family Faculty Scholar
In recognition of his work in the fields of structural stability and computational mechanics, Ben Schafer, associate professor of civil engineering, was named the first Swirnow Family Faculty Scholar. More information >>
Biomedical students create the "ICU Mover"
A group of biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopkins University have invented the ICU Mover, which provides support for critically ill patients so they can get out of bed and move around — possibly reducing the risk of bedsores and depression while hastening the healing process. Full story >>
Professor Tony Dalrymple makes Wired magazine's “2008 Smart List"
Professor of Civil Engineering, Tony Dalrymple, was included on Wired's "2008 Smart List: 15 People the Next President Should Listen To.” An expert in coastal erosion, Dalrymple could educate our next president on what should be done to prepare for “extreme weather” in the coming years, says Wired. More information >>
NIH New Innovator Award Goes to David Gracias
David Gracias, assistant professor in chemical and biomolecular engineering, received an NIH New Innovator Award to continue developing medical devices smaller than a speck of dust. More information >>
WSE Featured in Television Show for Students
Philadelphia-based CareerTV recently featured the Whiting School in a program aimed at helping students select an engineering program. Andrew Douglas, WSE vice dean, explains what makes our program one of the nation’s best. Watch Video >>
Fall 2008 Engineering Magazine
The latest issue of Johns Hopkins Engineering features three new stories: Real World Solutions, Their Space, and A Question of Ethics. Download the entire magazine here.
Engineering Students Create Device to Protect Electric Utility Workers
Built at the request of a local utility company, the new device will allow utility workers to disconnect power lines safely, beyond the range of dangerous electrical arcs. More information >>
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