Hopkins scientists reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of critical space missions.
Issue: Fall 2025, Volume 23, Number 1
Features
The Agility of Reintroduction to Writing
New and unusual tools help students learn how to write with vigor.
The Evergreen Value of a Doctoral Degree
Doctoral students pursue many options after getting their degree.
Understanding Problems through Sociology
From Baltimore to Beijing, sociologists explore pressing challenges to humanity.
From the Dean
From the Dean’s Desk: 150 Years
Dean Celenza reflects on 150 years of research and accomplishments at the Krieger School.
News
New Bloomberg Distinguished Professor: Domenico Giannone
Domenico Giannone's work focuses how economic activity is monitored in low-income countries.
Research
Shakespeare’s ‘Most Chinese’ Play
Associate Professor Nan Z. Da's newest book compares Shakespeare's King Lear with modern Chinese history.
Examining Federico García Lorca’s impact
Associate Professor Bécquer Seguín is researching how poet and playwright Lorca inspired anti-colonial movements.
Understanding accents with Margaret Renwick
Associate Research Professor Margaret is examining the landscape of accents in Baltimore.
Toward a Mathematical Understanding of Foundation Models
Associate Professor Fei Lu aims to build a mathematical understanding of foundation models.
Faculty
Ask the Professor: Caroline Lillian Schopp
Assistant Professor Caroline Lillian Schopp on what makes a work of art significant.
Captured in the Camera
History Assistant Professor Diego Javier Luis is also a photographer.
Student Research
The Murals of Cartagena
Anthropology major Ben Andreesen is researching the social implications of graffiti.
Studying Inflammation in Fruit Flies
Undergraduate student Bella Rowe studies gut inflammation in fruit flies.
Uncovering the Latino Experience at Hopkins
Senior Sandy Monter-Casio's is creating an archive of the Latino presence at Johns Hopkins.
Unraveling Tangled Problems in Vision Science
Doctoral candidate Sholei Croom discusses the connection between thinking and seeing.
Classroom
Syllabus: Philosophy and AI
A snapshot of the course "Philosophy and AI," taught by Professor Steven Gross.
Investigating the Pinkertons
Students learn about politics through the lens of private detectives.
Community
Paying it Forward
JHU students volunteer with Run Baltimore, which offers free kids' running training.
Alumni
Notable: Elin Hilderbrand
Elin Hilderbrand ’91, has published more than 30 novels.
Tameika Lunn Meets People Where They Are
Lunn is an associate judge in the District Court of Maryland.
Raising Funds with Coffee
Angelique Sina MA ’14 co-founded the nonprofit Friends of Puerto Rico.
Chemistry and Coffee
Dana Ferraris PhD ’99 contributed to an FDA-approved cancer drug, and runs a cafe.
Jill Rafson Directs the Stories
Rafson is the producing artistic director of one of Off-Broadway’s oldest theater companies.
On Campus
Home for Ancient Objects Enters New Era
The Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum, reopens to the public after three years.
New Student Center Opens
The Bloomberg Student Center has four floors of social and collaborative space.