Industrial Initiatives
The Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) has a distinguished record of research which has contributed to increased industrial productivity. Recently, the School embarked on a new initiative to increase its collaborations with industry. Companies benefit from their involvement with the Whiting School by gaining access to world-class faculty and facilities, highly qualified students, and continuing education and training programs for their employees.
For further information please contact:
Lani Hummel, J.D.
Director of Industrial Initiatives
148 NEB
lhummel@jhu.edu
410-516-6283
There are many ways for companies to become involved with the Whiting School. Some of these include:
- Sponsored research
Funded collaborative research projects on topics of mutual interest to industry and WSE faculty
- Industrial Affiliates Programs
Industry participation in developing research agendas and sharing in the results of WSE faculty research
- Technology Licensing
Enables companies to commercialize intellectual property resulting from WSE research programs
- Student Fellowships
Corporate sponsorship of graduate students whose research matches company interests. Click here for more information.
- Student Research Projects
Industry-directed research projects conducted by undergraduate and graduate students
- Student Internships
Internships provide employers with a way to find and train future employees while giving undergraduates a chance to explore career options and gain skills and experience. For more information about internships, contact:
The JHU Career Center or Lani Hummel in the Office of Industrial Relations at lhummel@jhu.edu
- Part-Time Engineering Program
Enables companies to support the efforts of their employees to further their education. For more information >>


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