Issue: 2011 November 7
NSF funds massive data ‘pipeline’
November 7, 2011
Financed by a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant, one of the world’s fastest and most advanced scientific computer networks—one capable of transferring in and out of The Johns Hopkins University per day the amount of data equivalent to 80 million file cabinets filled with text—will be built on the university’s Homewood campus, with support […]
‘Future of American Cities’ is subject of panel discussion
November 7, 2011
The JHU Center for Social Concern and Tribe Inc. will present a nonpartisan panel discussion called “The Future of American Cities: Opportunities and Challenges” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the Glass Pavilion on the Homewood campus. Moderated by Anthony McCarthy of WEAA 89.9 FM, and encompassing a broad spectrum of ideological perspectives, […]
Study shows efforts to heal the Chesapeake Bay are working
November 7, 2011
Efforts to reduce the flow of fertilizers, animal waste and other pollutants into the Chesapeake Bay appear to be giving a boost to the bay’s health, a new study that analyzed 60 years of water-quality data has concluded. The study, published in the November issue of Estuaries and Coasts, was conducted by researchers from The […]
CTY Talent Search for gifted 2nd- to 8th-graders is under way
November 7, 2011
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers academic summer programs, travel opportunities, awards and more to gifted learners in grades two through eight. Families interested in 2012 summer programs at sites around the country (nearby locations include school and college campuses in Baltimore and Montgomery County) should have their children tested as part of […]
Hot Jobs — November 7, 2011
November 7, 2011
Homewood Office of Human Resources Wyman Park Building, Suite W600 410-516-7196 Critical postings within our Homewood Division include the following three positions; applications are being accepted for these immediate opportunities. For detailed job descriptions and to apply, go to jobs.jhu.edu. 50367 Annual Giving Data Specialist 50431 Human Resources Services Representative 50246 Administrative Coordinator School of […]
Outbreaks: Experts discuss roles of social media, medical response teams
November 7, 2011
Anthony S. Fauci, the renowned longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his groundbreaking work in battling the HIV/AIDS pandemic and establishing national biodefense programs, will lead a panel of disaster preparedness experts today, Nov. 7, as part of this fall’s Johns […]
Johns Hopkins awarded $10 mill to reduce surgical infections
November 7, 2011
Johns Hopkins’ Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality has been awarded $10 million for a project designed to reduce surgical-site infections and other major complications of colon surgery. The money comes from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the project is in partnership […]
Virtual technology prepares Johns Hopkins University nurses for reality
November 7, 2011
Virtual 3-D technology is the latest innovative, state-of-the-art instruction method that will prepare Johns Hopkins nurses to be leaders of tomorrow. The technology, known as Second Life, will provide simulation scenarios allowing faculty and preceptors to practice real-life situations on virtual “patients” and “nursing students” without the anxiety of working with actual human beings. A […]
JHU Press Night brings authors to the Ivy Book Shop Nov. 11
November 7, 2011
Meet some of the JHU Press’ local authors and get a jump on holiday gifts at the Ivy Book Shop’s JHU Press Night from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. More than a dozen Press authors will be on hand to meet guests and sign books, including Gil Sandler (Home Front Baltimore); Cindy […]
Classifieds — November 7, 2011
November 7, 2011
APARTMENTS/HOUSES FOR RENT Bolton Hill, studio/1BR apt, huge windows, fp, full kitchen, deck, yd, priv prkng, huge BA w/double vanities, sep shower, soaking tub, can be partly furn’d, great for short-term residents. $950/mo. erasmocha@yahoo.com. Deep Creek Lake/Wisp, cozy 2BR cabin w/full kitchen, call for wkly/wknd rentals. 410-638-9417 or jzpics@yahoo.com (for pics). Ellicott City, spacious 3BR, […]