Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

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COURTESY OF ADITYA SANKAR
On Friday, April 10 the Behavioral Biology Steering Committee organised a birding expedition open to students across all majors to explore and appreciate the campus avians.

Birds of a Feather: Birdwalking with behavioral biology

The area surrounding Hopkins is home to many species of birds commonly found in the Baltimore region. On Friday, April 10, the Behavioral Biology Steering Committee organized a birding expedition open to students across all majors to explore and appreciate the campus avians.



COURTESY OF ROMA DESAI
Desai details the research journey that led to her being named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar. 

Humans of Hopkins: Goldwater Scholar Roma Desai

Roma Desai is a junior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. She is a recipient of the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, which awards undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. In an interview with The News-Letter, Desai described her research experience and future plans.



COURTESY OF OLIVER NIZET
In an interview with The News-Letter, Nizet described his research journey leading up to the 2026 Goldwater Scholarship. 

Humans of Hopkins: Goldwater Scholar Oliver Nizet

Oliver Nizet is a junior pursuing Bachelors of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and Computer Science. He is a recipient of the 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, which awards undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. In an interview with The News-Letter, Nizet described his research experience and future plans.


COURTESY OF HENRY LE CHANG
In an interview with The News-Letter, Chang discussed his work investigating the biological mechanisms of pain and itch and his journey to the Goldwater scholarship. 

Humans of Hopkins: Goldwater Scholar Henry Le Chang

Henry Le Chang is a junior who was recently awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for his research in neuroscience. In an interview with The News-Letter, Chang discussed his work investigating the biological mechanisms of pain and itch, his research journey at Hopkins and the lessons he learned, as well as his vision for advancing his work.








COURTESY OF AJAY KUMAR CHAURASIYA / CREATIVE COMMONS
A PhD student William Brakewood is undertaking a new venture: the creation of the start-up Microbiome Foundries.

Microbiome Foundries: A new start-up venture

A fourth-year doctoral student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Hopkins, William Brakewood, is undertaking a new venture: the creation of a start-up, Microbiome Foundries, which designs bacteria to regulate surface microbiomes.


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