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NATechnology SchoolofEducation WhitingSchoolofEngineering HopkinsatHome March 17, March 17, Tuesdayhopkins at home, human spaceflight lab, • Presented by Hopkins at Home and Bioastronautics@HopkinsHuman spaceflight missions are incredibly complex, and future missions to Mars will be more challenging and complex than any ever attempted. In these missions, it is certain that the unexpected will occur; not every possible problem can be identified and mitigated in advance. This takes us into the realm of resilience: the ability of a system to recover from an unexpected perturbation and continue to function, even if with degraded capabilities and altered goals. It is not yet clear how to formulate this approach to spaceflight, or how to implement it, but a recognition of the proper functional integration of the many systems involved is likely to be critical. While this panel’s expertise is primarily in the area of human health and performance, the discussion will include not just individual personal resilience but also the resilience of the overall mission.multisystem-resilience

Bioastronautics at Hopkins Mini Symposium: Multi-System Resilience in Human Spaceflight

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NAGovernmentAcademiaLawPolicy SNFAgoraInstitute HopkinsatHome March 31, March 31, Tuesdayhopkins at home, snf agora, democracy• Featuring SNF Agora Senior Fellow and Professor of Practice Yascha Mounk • Presented by Hopkins at Home and The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University Artificial intelligence is reshaping fundamental institutions—from college classrooms to government bureaucracies. In higher education, AI tools now handle assignments that have long been central to student learning, raising questions about what universities should teach when machines can generate competent academic work. In the public sphere, AI promises both improved government services and new tools for disrupting civic processes—an arms race whose outcome remains uncertain. Building on SNF Agora’s February 2026 debate on AI and the future of work, Yascha will share his insights on how AI is transforming both how we educate future citizens and how democratic institutions function. Rather than treating these as separate challenges, he’ll explore their fundamental connections to what undergirds who we are and how we can govern ourselves. What capacities do students need to be democratic citizens in an AI-driven world? What does this mean for the future of democratic processes? And which of the existential threats of AI might turn out to be our biggest hope? Listen to Yascha’s recent podcast on the way AI is changing politics and learn what he thinks about how colleges are surrendering to AI. Moderated by SNF Agora Assistant Director Mary Bruce. Presented by Hopkins at Home and The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions. Speakers are participating in this panel in their personal capacities and not on behalf of any branch of local, state, or federal government.Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not for profit entity and cannot endorse or oppose any candidate for public office. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy snfagora-ai-impact

AI's Impact on Democracy, Education, and Public Life

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Hopkins at Home
NA SheridanLibraries HopkinsatHome April 10, April 10, Fridayhopkins at home, lunch with the libraries, historyPresented by Hopkins at Home, Sheridan Libraries and Friends of the Johns Hopkins University LibrariesIn honor of two landmark anniversaries—America’s semiquincentennial and Johns Hopkins University’s sesquicentennial—a virtual program on Early Marylandiana invites audiences to explore the rich and complex history of a young Maryland through the lens of rare primary sources.Join Dr. Earle Havens, Nancy H. Hall Curator of Rare Books & Manuscripts and Director of the Virginia Fox Stern Center for the History of the Book at Johns Hopkins’ Sheridan Libraries, as well as post-doctoral and graduate student Stern Center Fellows, for a guided examination of rare books and manuscripts from the John Work Garrett Library at JHU’s Evergreen Museum & Library. These materials illuminate Maryland’s colonial foundations, its people, institutions, and everyday life, offering fresh perspectives on the region’s early past and its enduring legacy.This conversation will highlight how rare books, manuscripts, and archival fragments help historians reconstruct early American history—and why these materials remain vital to understanding where we’ve been as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.lwtlm-early-marylandiana

Lunch with the Libraries & Museums - Early Marylandiana: Historic Documents from the Founding of the Old Line State

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3400 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD BloombergSchoolofPublicHealth CareyBusinessSchool KriegerSchoolofArtsSciences NitzeSchoolofAdvancedInternationalStudies PeabodyConservatory SchoolofEducation SchoolofMedicine SchoolofNursing SheridanLibraries WhitingSchoolofEngineering HopkinsatHome Reunion SharedInterestandIdentity YoungAlumniApril 17, April 17, FridayAlumni Weekend Reunion Sesquicentennial 150thAlumni Weekend welcomes the Blue Jay family back to Hopkins for a vibrant weekend of reunion, celebration, and community. With more than 100 events—from the Homecoming lacrosse game and class gatherings to museum tours and faculty-led sessions—there’s something for everyone, whether you're an alum, friend, or family member from any of Hopkins’ nine schools./event/alumniweekend2026

All-Alumni Weekend 2026

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Hopkins at Home
NAMedicineHealthcareServices SchoolofMedicine HopkinsatHome April 17, April 17, Fridayhopkins at home, alumni weekend, school of medicine, cancer, pacemaker, mediatrics, vestibular implant• Virtual livestream broadcast from Alumni Weekend; presented by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's MedTalks and Hopkins at Home• Featuring Dr. Charles C. Della Santina, Dr. Hee Cheol Cho, and Dr. Ashani Tanuja WeeraratnaJoin us as we kick off our Friday programming of Alumni Weekend with an exploration of the transformative biomedical breakthroughs currently redefining the landscape of modern healthcare.At Johns Hopkins, our mission has long been to bridge the critical gap between the laboratory bench and the patient’s bedside. Today, we move beyond the "future" of medicine as a distant concept to examine it in the present tense, showcasing the vital intersection of pure science, bold innovation, and, most importantly, direct patient impact. These advancements represent not merely incremental steps, but transformative leaps in our understanding of the human body and our capacity to heal it.We are honored to feature three visionary faculty members whose work showcases why Hopkins remains the global leader in medical innovation:Dr. Charles C. Della Santina discusses his pioneering vestibular implant, a "pacemaker for the inner ear" designed to restore balance for those with severe vestibular loss.Dr. Hee Cheol Cho explores the frontiers of regenerative medicine with biological pacemakers, using gene therapy to teach the heart to heal itself without electronic hardware.Dr. Ashani Tanuja Weeraratna shares her groundbreaking research on how the aging microenvironment influences cancer progression, paving the way for more effective, age-specific therapies.Together, these researchers exemplify the Hopkins tradition of turning discovery into impact, advancing knowledge while improving the lives of patients around the world. This virtual program will be broadcast live from Johns Hopkins Alumni Weekend. If you are interested in attending this panel discussion and our other Hopkins community events in person, visit https://jhu.events.alumniq.com/go/aw26 to register! Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy hah-26-awmedicineinnovation-h

Hopkins at Home(wood) - Medicine and Cutting Edge Innovation

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Hopkins at Home
NA HopkinsatHome April 18, April 18, Saturdayhopkins at home, sesquicentennial, alumni weekend, baltimore• Celebrating Johns Hopkins' Sesquicentennial; presented by Hopkins at Home and the Johns Hopkins University Alumni Association• Featuring Shelly Choo (SOM ’11, BSPH ’14), Peter Kannam (Ed ’99), Daniel J. Trahey (Peab ’00), and Monica Guerrero Vazquez (BSPH ’18); moderated by Aaron HenkinWhat does it look like to build meaningful, lasting community in a city shaped by both deep challenges and extraordinary resilience? How can leadership—in education, health, the arts, and grassroots advocacy—strengthen connection, expand opportunity, and uplift neighborhoods?Join us for a timely and inspiring conversation with four Johns Hopkins alumni whose work is helping to shape Baltimore’s present and future. Drawing from their diverse experiences across public health, education, music, and community organizing, these leaders will explore what it means to show up for a city, listen deeply, and build systems rooted in trust, equity, and collaboration.From advancing health equity and maternal care to transforming music education and public schools, our panelists demonstrate how sustained commitment and local partnership can drive meaningful change. They will reflect on the paths that led them to this work, the communities that motivate them, and the lessons they’ve learned about leadership, service, and connection in Baltimore.Featured panelists include:Shelly Choo, MD, SOM ’11, BSPH ’14 – Community Champion Awardee (2024)Peter Kannam, Ed ’99 – Community Champion Awardee (2021)Daniel J. Trahey, Peab ’00 – Community Champion Awardee (2018)Monica Guerrero Vazquez, BSPH ’18 – Community Champion Awardee (2022)Moderated by Aaron Henkin, an award-winning public radio producer with more than two decades of experience telling stories at the intersection of culture and community. He currently serves as Content Strategist at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation, where he collaborates with public sector innovators from cities across the country and around the globe to document their research and experiences. This virtual program will be broadcast live from Johns Hopkins Alumni Weekend. If you are interested in attending this panel discussion and our other Hopkins community events in person, visit https://jhu.events.alumniq.com/go/aw26 to register! Disclaimer: The perspectives and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) during this program are those of the speaker(s) and not, necessarily, those of Johns Hopkins University and the scheduling of any speaker at an alumni event or program does not constitute the University’s endorsement of the speaker’s perspectives and opinions.JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy hahw2026-baltimore

Hopkins at Home(wood) - Alumni Association Awards Series: Building Community and Connection in Baltimore

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Hopkins at Home
NA SheridanLibraries HopkinsatHome May 15, May 15, Fridayhopkins at home, lunch with the libraries, edible booksPresented by Hopkins at Home, Sheridan Libraries and Friends of the Johns Hopkins University LibrariesDiscover the delightfully whimsical world of the Sheridan Libraries’ Edible Books Festival, the annual Johns Hopkins celebration where literary inspiration transforms into imaginative, entirely edible art. Fresh off its 11th edition, the festival welcomes the Hopkins community to reinterpret beloved books through baked creations that are as clever as they are delicious. Festival organizer Heidi Herr, librarian for English, Philosophy, and Special Collections Student Engagement, will share how this much‑loved Homewood campus tradition began and the spirit of creativity and connection it nurtures. She’ll spotlight memorable entries from this year and past festivals and offer a glimpse into how the event continues to grow through new categories and surprise touches that keep the experience lively and welcoming.lwtlm-edible-books

Lunch with the Libraries & Museums - Edible Books: A Delicious Tradition

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Hopkins at Home
NAArtsEntertainmentAthleticsMedia SheridanLibraries HopkinsatHome June 12, June 12, FridayHopkins at Home, Lunch with the Libraries and Museums, exhibition, artPresented in partnership with Lifelong Learning and Hopkins at Home, Lunch with the Libraries & Museums is a series of free, online, public lectures through which staff from the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums discuss ongoing research, teaching, and curatorial work.In 19th-century Japan, woodblock prints known as ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” delighted the Japanese public with images of famous actors, dreamy landscapes, and idealized depictions of laboring classes. The prints’ portability and availability made them some of the earliest pieces of art to enter into the Western souvenir trade, and their impact became global. Mining Evergreen Museum & Library’s robust but rarely seen collection of Japanese prints, JHU Museums Curator of Collections Michelle Fitzgerald will highlight the artistry and reception of ukiyo-e, as well as their impact on both Western and Japanese artists into the 20th century. Image: Full Moon at Seba from The 69 Stations of the Kisokaido, Utagawa Hiroshige; c. 1837, polychrome woodblock print, Evergreen Museum & Library JH2016.18.36. Gift of Morton W. and Kyoko Huber.lwtlm-with-profit-and-pleasure

Lunch with the Libraries & Museums - With Profit and Pleasure: Japanese Prints at Evergreen