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.
Fun-Loving Approach Develops Communicators Who Excel
MA in Communication Program Director Taylor Hahn has factored fun into a robust curriculum that grows effective, gifted communicators who play a crucial role in today’s world.
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
Passion for Sustainability Reinforces Sense of Purpose
An MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy degree helps Assile Beydoun improve sustainability communications and deepens her interest in policy reform. Read more
New Media Project Bridges International Divides
Georgette Sow, a 2024 graduate of Johns Hopkins MA in Communication program draws on her upbringing in Senegal, and her academic journey and work experiences in America, to create a new venture in shared understanding. Read more
Lifelong Love of Animals and Writing Leads to Fellowship
An admittedly empathetic animal lover, Katherine Greene also has always had a love of writing, and when deciding on a graduate degree program, she found the perfect fit in the JHU Science Writing graduate program, where she is now marrying her love of science with a talent for writing. Read more
JHU Helps Grad Amplify Voice in Conversations for Change
Johns Hopkins MA in Government program graduate Michael Coloma Taylor speaks from the heart, forever connected to his home of Hawaiʻi. 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
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. 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
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