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Join us this October for the Whiting School of Engineering’s third annual Connect to Campus. On Saturday, October 19, join us for a full day of engaging networking opportunities, an alumni panel, Tech Talks with subject matter experts, campus tours, and more!
Engineering for Professionals (EP) students are invited to attend a networking BBQ and social event on Wyman Quad on Friday, October 18 to connect with other EP students. Attendees are also encouraged to enjoy Baltimore’s rich culture by exploring the city on their own.
This in-person event will take place on the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus in Baltimore and is designed for EP and Homewood residential Master’s students and Doctor of Engineering Candidates to build community and network with faculty, program leadership, and alumni.
This event will be in-person only and no virtual components will be offered.
Download the Program here. And read Tech Talk Abstracts, Panelist information, and Poster Presentation descriptions here!
Agenda
Friday, Oct. 18
6 to 8 p.m. | EP Networking BBQ and Happy Hour*
This event is an opportunity for EP students and DEng candidates who are traveling or local to connect with one another before the formal Connect to Campus Event.
*This event is restricted to EP students and DEng candidates.
Saturday, Oct. 19
8:30 a.m. | Check-in and Coffee
Light breakfast will be provided.
9 to 9:30 a.m. | Welcome:
Sridevi V. Sarma, Vice Dean for Graduate Education and Lifelong Learning, Professor of Biomedical Engineering Dan Horn, Associate Vice Dean, Professional Education and Lifelong Learning Megan Barrett, Assistant Dean of Engineering Student Affairs
9:45 to 10:45 a.m. | Campus Tour
10:45 to 11:00 a.m. | Morning Break
11 a.m. to noon | Morning Tech Talks and Poster Presentations
Noon to 1:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch
Lunch will be provided.
1:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Tech Talks and Poster Presentations
2:30 to 2:45 p.m. | Afternoon Break
2:45 to 3:45 p.m. | Alumni Panels
4 to 5 p.m. | Farewell Happy Hour
This is a draft agenda and subject to change. Updated 7-31-2024.
Details to come
Read poster descriptions here.
Frontiers in the New Age of Engineering Sleep | William Coon, Applied Biomedical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab Contributions to the Europa Clipper Mission | Carl Engelbrecht, Space Systems Engineering
Pivot to Your Passion: Navigating Career Transitions | Yasir Kurt, Life Design Lab
Managing Multiple Priorities: How to Keep All Plates Spinning | Allison Leventhal, Student Disability Services
The Rise of Generative AI, LLMs, and Their Impact on Productivity and Society | Karthik Shyamsunder, Computer Science
Preparing Future Generations For Executive Leadership Roles | Staś Tarchalski, Engineering Management
Read Tech Talk abstracts here.
This event will take place on JHU’s Homewood campus. Nearby hotels can be found here, including the Inn at the Colonnade and the Study Hotel, both of which are within walking distance of campus. Please see our Events Information webpage for more information about directions to campus, campus maps, and more.
The Baltimore Running Festival will take place on Saturday morning, Oct. 19. The running route is in and around Homewood Campus. As such, all of Wyman Park Drive will be closed and Bowman Drive should be used (map). We strongly recommend allotting additional time to get to campus.
Parking Options South Garage (map) is the closest parking garage to the event and is located under the Decker Quadrangle with elevator access to the surface level at Mason Hall. Price: $16/weekday; $9/weekend day
- On Saturday, due to the running festival, please enter South Garage via Bowman Drive, NOT Wyman Park Drive, which will be closed. See a map of driving directions here.
San Martin Garage (map) can be used for overflow parking and is located at San Martin Center, which can be accessed via San Martin Drive. Price: $19/weekday; $9/weekend day
Please contact Megan Barrett, Assistant Dean for Engineering Student Affairs, at [email protected] no later than Monday, October 7 to request disability accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide reasonable accommodations.
Campus Accessibility:
To find information about on campus accessibility, visit our JHU Accessibility webpage.
Friday to Sunday, Oct. 18 to 20 | Sweaty Eyeballs Animation Festival | Various times and locations
Friday to Sunday, Oct. 18 to 20 | Disney on Ice | Various times | CFG Bank Arena
Friday, Oct. 18 | Charles Village Music Presents Fridays in the Beer Garden | 7 to 10 p.m. | Charles Village
Saturday, Oct. 19 | Baltimore Running Festival | Various locations around Baltimore, including near Homewood Campus
Saturday, Oct. 19 | Brian Regan Live | 8 p.m. | The Hippodrome Theater
Museums/Places to Visit in Baltimore
This museum is located on JHU’s Homewood campus
Fort McHenry National Monument
Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Mayland African American History & Culture
Learn more about our presenters and panelists here.