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Intramural E-Sports During COVID-19

Posted by Stephanie Yang | Events and Happenings

Game on! Despite COVID-19 shutting down Hopkins’ sports leagues, the GRO’s e-sports league offers a quarantine-friendly avenue for students to compete and socialize.

Apr 13, 2021 No comments

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Podcasting Through the Pandemic

Posted by Emma Spikol | Honor Roll

Curious about how your brain is processing the experience of the pandemic? Johns Hopkins graduate student Emily Han launched a podcast to explore the neuroscience behind pandemic emotions.

Apr 9, 2021 No comments

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Too Good to Be True: Reflections on a Down Syndrome Clinical Trial

Posted by Anna Moyer | Perspectives in Research

Ph.D. candidate Anna Moyer reflects on the bittersweet outcome of a clinical trial in children with Down syndrome.

Mar 24, 2021 No comments

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Lessons from Pre-clinical Medical Education

Posted by Sara Wallam | A Day in the Life

Upon reaching the end of her pre-clinical curriculum at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Sara Wallam reflects on her education thus far and lessons learned.

Mar 22, 2021 1 comment

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Science Says Self-Criticism May Be Hurting Your Work

Posted by Grace Steward | A Day in the Life

Self-criticism isn’t helping you be a better scientist. Dr. Kristin Neff explains why self-compassion is a better strategy to help you achieve your academic goals.

Mar 19, 2021 No comments

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Satisfaction or stomachache? The science of digesting dairy

Posted by Emma Spikol | Perspectives in Research

Ph.D. candidate Emma Spikol explores the science of digesting dairy.

Mar 17, 2021 No comments

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Virtual Residency Interviews: Tips and Tricks from the Other Side

Posted by Afkera Daniel | A Day in the Life

A fourth-year medical student shares tips and tricks for virtual residency interviews, based on her own experiences.

Mar 15, 2021 No comments

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Different rules for the vaccinated? It’s a slippery slope.

Posted by Mark Lieber | A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research

Like most front-line health care workers, resident Mark Lieber is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. He discusses why he’s still wearing a mask.

Mar 11, 2021 No comments

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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

Posted by Veronica Busa | Perspectives in Research

Women in STEM are at a disadvantage at every stage of the academic pipeline and in almost every facet of their careers. Graduate student Veronica Busa reflects on how these statistics motivate her to focus her efforts.

Mar 9, 2021 No comments

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Extreme Makeover: Lab Edition

Posted by Riley Bannon | A Day in the Life

Spring cleaning should not stop at home. Here are some tips to clean your lab space and de-clutter your way to a more productive you.

Feb 26, 2021 No comments

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