Helping Dogs Live Their Best Lives Through Training
I grew up with vizslas. They’re a pretty rarely seen dog breed, although they are #31 out of 192 breeds in the American Kennel Club… Read More »Helping Dogs Live Their Best Lives Through Training
A Day in the Life
How to Choose the Right Thesis Lab — Epiphany-free!
Nearly two months ago, I concluded my fourth Ph.D. lab rotation. Rotations are important components of Ph.D. training. During each rotation, a new student spends… Read More »How to Choose the Right Thesis Lab — Epiphany-free!
The State of the Union: US Graduate Student Employee Rights in 2019
“Employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to… Read More »The State of the Union: US Graduate Student Employee Rights in 2019
Graduate School Is the Cat’s Meow
Have you ever wondered if your cat really loves you? A recent study has shown that cats have the same ability as infants and dogs to form strong attachments to their caregivers.
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Twitter Post
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s tweet about the El Paso shooting was more than insensitive — it was bad science.
The Future of Biomedical Education: Part Three
Soon, there will be an exciting and different twist on the traditional Ph.D. training environment: XDBio — the Cross-Disciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences.
Insights from a Neonatal Chaplain
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) can be a challenging place for parents and staff members. Explore how Kat Kowalski, NICU chaplain, helps support struggling infants and those connected to them.
The Vets Among Us
With students participating in postdoctoral or Ph.D. research within our school of medicine, Johns Hopkins boasts top-notch, research-oriented veterinary residency programs in both veterinary pathology and laboratory animal training.
Switching Career Paths: Rediscovering Your Scientific Passion
Graduate student Bernat Navarro-Serer's Ph.D. wasn’t a reassurance of his professional goals, but instead opened a whole world of career options.
A Homegrown Solution to a Homegrown Problem
As a graduate student with little money and no television, I spend much of my free time walking along the waterfront. One of my favorite… Read More »A Homegrown Solution to a Homegrown Problem