As computing ability jumps by leaps and bounds, researchers wrestle with making the best use—and reuse—of all that data.
Archive
Fall 2011
Lifesaving Solutions Features
For biomedical engineering students working in the world’s poorest regions, necessity is the mother of invention.
Big Blue Baby Features
When an earthquake strikes, when a hurricane hits, what causes screws to separate from sheets of drywall? Ben Schafer’s “Big Blue Baby” is providing the answers.
Letter from the Dean From The Dean
Every year, I am invigorated by the energy, dedication, and creativity of our engineering undergraduates here on the Homewood campus.
Storm Chasers Big Ideas
JHU researchers predict which areas will be without electricity during a storm.
Mapping the Mind Big Ideas
The Open Connectome Project helps scientists understand neurological diseases.
The Buzz Big Ideas
Digital dumping ground, spear phishing, and other engineering terms.
Energy Star: Kathleen Hogan Big Ideas
Kathleen Hogan leads $900-million energy efficiency program.
Once More, with Emotion Big Ideas
Speech experts lay groundwork for computers to express emotion.
So Random Big Ideas
Fluid dynamics shows the random nature of particle movement.
Membranes Matter Big Ideas
Kalina Hristova probes the mechanics and physics of a cell membrane.
Faculty Awards Big Ideas
Noah Cowan wins the PECASE Award, and others.
Lab Notes Big Ideas
Tiny chemo factories, robot red carpet, and other laboratory notes.
Mission Monument: Daredevil Engineers Big Ideas
Alum Katie Francis BS ’06 inspects the Washington Monument for damage.
Making the Rounds Currents
Innovating in Baltimore: Back home, CBID students work with Johns Hopkins clinicians to engineer new tools and methods to improve health care.
A Promising Partnership Currents
A Promising Partnership: The Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design joins an international partnership to protect the health of pregnant women and newborns.
All Systems Go at Raytheon Currents
JHU-Raytheon partnership graduates first class in unique program.
Expert Opinion: David W. Andrews Currents
JHU’s David W. Andrews talks about STEM education.
Finger Lickin’ Good, Across the Globe Currents
David Gibbs directs global strategy for KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut.
A Dream Realized Currents
Shant Kenderian MS, PhD ’02 discusses his book 1001 Nights in Iraq.
Machine Shop: End of an Era Currents
Walt Krug looks back at 37 years in the Maryland Hall Machine Shop.
Forever a Blue Jay, Forever an Engineer Currents
Walter S. Brown anticipates his 86th season as a Blue Jays fan.
WSE Welcome: Our New Faculty Currents
WSE welcomes five new faculty members.
Biomedical Engineering at 50 Currents
Biomedical Engineering celebrates its legacy.
Final Exam: Cool Ideas Final Exam
Climate Showcase promotes energy efficiency in Baltimore nonprofits.