Join Us "On the Advance"
Want to learn more about the value of a graduate education, how specific programs can advance your career and enhance your knowledge, or what to consider when selecting a program? On the Advance, produced by Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs division, taps into the expertise of its exceptional faculty, admissions experts, and academic leaders to offer insight into these topics, shares the accomplishments of students and alumni, and more. Read on for tips, tools, and advice that will help you explore the many possibilities of a graduate education.
Biotechnology vs. Bioinformatics: What's the Difference?
Both biotechnology and bioinformatics offer exciting opportunities for growth and innovation. Each field works to advance our understanding of biological sciences, yet they do so in distinct ways.
Thought Leadership
Building a Better Center for Biotechnology Students’ Success
Jim Coker, Director of the Center for Biotechnology Education in the JHU AAP division, cares deeply about championing biotechnology. Read more
Eyeing Life Through an Economist’s Lens
Ou Hu advocates for his MS in Financial Economics students to realize and adopt an economic way of thinking about life. As he sees it, most everything in life is about economics and the decisions one makes based on what is available to them. Read more
Biotech Students Experience Lab Learning Like Never Before
Johns Hopkins University biotechnology graduate students are reaping the benefits of a visionary project that recently introduced a series of 360° virtual videos and high-resolution standard videos to enhance laboratory learning. Read more
Research Expedition Brings Antarctica’s Extremes to Students
Emanuele Kuhn, who is currently co-teaching a course on atmospheric and ocean processes with MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy Program Director Cassie Hansen, is bringing her students along with her on her 16th trip to Antarctica. Read more
Accomplishments in Action
Mapping Personal Success Through GIS Innovation
Mary Bracho discovered a passion for GIS through satellite imagery analysis, leading her to pursue and complete her MS in Geographic Information Systems at Johns Hopkins. Read more
Love for His Country Leads to Success at Hopkins
Sabi Baibussinov, a documentary filmmaker from Kazakhstan, has transformed his passion for storytelling and his love for his country into a successful career in documentary filmmaking. Read more
Determined Leader Chooses Hopkins to Drive Public Change
Sasha S. Nicholas is pursuing a Master of Arts in Public Management degree at Johns Hopkins University to deepen her impact in public policy. Read more
Mixing Ambition and Dedication with a Nod to Improvisation
Award-winning broadcast journalist Caitrin Assaf recently added Johns Hopkins’ master’s degree graduate to her list of accomplishments. Read more
Mastering Your Future
What Can a Graduate Program Do for You?
Discover how a master’s degree program can help you boost your earning potential, update your skills, strengthen your network, and perform at your peak. Read more
Considering a Career in Cultural Heritage Management?
Help foster intercultural understanding and dialogue, protect our history, and promote a greater appreciation of the incredible diversity of human culture with a career in cultural heritage management. Read more
Biotechnology Master’s Degree: Career Opportunities & Paths
The rapidly growing field of biotechnology offers a host of career opportunities in fields that range from agriculture to healthcare to national security. Earning a master’s in biotechnology can help put you on a career path that allows you to advance in your field. Read more
What is Regulatory Science?
Ethics, public health, and medicine intersect with compliance, consumer safety, and public health in regulatory science. Learn about potential career paths and the value of this master’s degree. Read more
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