Registration will open in August, 2025!

Join us this October for the Whiting School of Engineering’s fourth annual Connect to Campus. On Saturday, October 4, 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 3 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, Homewood residential master’s and Doctor of Engineering students to build community and network with faculty, program leadership, and alumni. 

This event will be in-person and no virtual components will be offered.  

Friday, Oct. 3

5 to 7 p.m. | EP Networking BBQ and social event.*

  • 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.

*The BBQ is restricted to EP students and DEng candidates. 

 

Saturday, Oct. 4

8:30 a.m. | Check-in and Coffee

  • Light breakfast will be provided.

9 to 9:30 a.m. | Welcome

  • 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 Tours, Poster Presentations, and Coffee Break 

10:45 to 11:45 a.m. | Morning Tech Talks  

11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Networking Lunch

  • Lunch will be provided. 

1 to 2 p.m. | Afternoon Tech Talks  

2 to 2:15 p.m. | Afternoon Coffee Break and Poster Presentations  

2:15 to 3:15 p.m. | Panels

Alumni Panel

Doctor of Engineering (DEng) Panel

  • Ashutosh Dutta, Director, Doctor of Engineering Program; Senior Professional Staff, Applied Physics Laboratory (APL); Associate Research Professor, Institute for Assured Autonomy

This is a draft agenda and subject to change. Updated 7-2-2025. 

Doctor of Engineering (DEng) Panel: A Forum for Alumni, Students, and Prospective Students

  • Ashutosh Dutta, Director, Doctor of Engineering Program; Senior Professional Staff, Applied Physics Laboratory (APL); Associate Research Professor, Institute for Assured Autonomy 

Additional Presenter and Panelist information will be provided as soon as confirmed.

Poster Descriptions will be provided as soon as confirmed.

Tech Talk Descriptions and Presenter information will be provided as soon as confirmed.

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. 

Room Block

To make it easier for you to plan your trip, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Study Hotel, located within walking distance of the Johns Hopkins Homewood campus:     

BOOK ROOMS HERE 

Please see our  Events Information webpage for more information about directions to campus, campus maps, and more.

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

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 WSE Special Events at [email protected] no later than Monday, September 22 to request accessibility 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.

Things to Do

Museums/Places to Visit in Baltimore 

 

Additional Presenter and Panelist information will be provided as soon as confirmed.