Extreme Computing to Mirror Brain Efficiency
Whiting's Andreas Andreou moderates a discussion that considers computer technologies that mirror the super-efficiency of the human brain. more >>
High-Tech Building Becomes Hackerman Hall
One of Homewood's most popular buildings. known for its mock operating room, becomes Hackerman Hall in recognition of the lifetime philanthropic support of the university and its Whiting School by alumnus Willard Hackerman. more>>
Engineering Design Team Rings Closing Nasdaq Bell
A JHU biomedical engineering design team that developed a system to improve spinal surgery outcomes rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell Aug. 23. Watch the video. Read more >>
Where’s the Oil?
The United States' NOAA says a majority of the oil from the BP spill in the Gulf has been captured or mitigated through the federal response effort. So where did it go? The Whiting School's Ed Bouwer points to microbes and Mother Nature. more >>
Engineers, Not Biologists, Search for Dwarfism Clues in Cells
Kalina Hristova, associate professor of materials science and engineering, looks for clues to dwarfism's cause in the thin protective covering that surrounds human cells. Welcome to the world of membrane biophysics where a rogue protein may be the cause of the condition. more >>