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.
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.
Thought Leadership
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
Science Writing Merges Critical Thinking and Experiential Learning
MA in Science Writing Program Director Melissa Hendricks discusses the program’s commitment to fostering diverse learning opportunities through a required residency course and focusing on nurturing rigorous, responsible reporters. Read more
Innovative Energy Policy and Climate Change Adaptations are Key to Changing Landscape
Under the leadership of Daniel Zachary, program director since 2016, the EPC program has expanded its curriculum to address modern challenges while staying true to its roots in science-based learning. Read more
Accomplishments in Action
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
Johns Hopkins Opens a Sea of Opportunity for ESP Grad
In the Johns Hopkins MS in Environmental Sciences and Policy program, Ahmed Almarhoon learned how to reach communities, stakeholders, and decision-makers. Read more
A Love of Museums Takes Grad from Corrections to Curation
Since his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, Shaun Gallagher has been deeply moved by the emotional power of museums. Now, he has completed his MA in Museum Studies at Johns Hopkins. Read more
Liberal Arts Program Transforms Graduate to Advocate
For a ‘Renaissance soul’ like Master of Liberal Arts alumna Cheryl Sadowski ‘23, the Johns Hopkins experience has reinforced her stance on the true value of a liberal arts education. 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 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
How to Become an Immersive Storyteller
Learn how the MA in Film and Media program’s Immersive Storytelling and Emerging Technologies concentration helps you develop the skills and knowledge to elevate yourself to the cutting edge of innovation. Read more
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