Stressed Nanomaterials Display Unexpected Movement
Research by Kevin Hemker, chair and professor of mechanical engineering, demonstrates that under the right conditions, newly developed nanocrystalline materials exhibit surprising activity in tiny spaces. More>>
Art Benjamin, PhD ‘89, on “The Colbert Report”
"Mathemagician," Art Benjamin, MS '85, PhD '89, Mathematical Sciences, performed high-speed mental calculations and other math stunts as a guest on "The Colbert Report" on Wed., January 27, 2010. Watch the episode>>
Positive Employment Outlook for JHU Engineers
USA Today interviews senior Christopher Hutchens, whose "coursework at Johns Hopkins had prepared him for one of the nation's hottest careers: biomedical engineering." More>>
Biodegradable Nanoparticles Ideal Carrier for Drug Delivery
JHU researchers have created biodegradable nanosized particles that can easily slip through the body's sticky and viscous mucus secretions to deliver a sustained-release medication cargo. More>>
Peter Searson and Denis Wirtz Named AAAS Fellows
Materials Science and Engineering's Peter Searson and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering's Denis Wirtz are among seven Johns Hopkins researchers elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. More>>