Jan
1
Mon
International Freezer Challenge 2024
Jan 1 – Jun 30 all-day
International Freezer Challenge 2024

Ultra-low temperature freezers consume as much electricity annually as a typical single-family home. Hopkins laboratories can lower their lab’s carbon footprint and challenge your cold storage practices by taking part in the Freezer Challenge. Supported by the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) and My Green Lab, this challenge is designed to promote best practices in cold storage management for laboratories around the world.

Johns Hopkins operates over 1,500 Ultra-low temperature freezers and even more refrigerators, standard freezers, and cold rooms that utilize millions of kWh per year. The annual challenge encourages labs to implement best practices related to cold storage maintenance, from temperature tuning (-70C is the new -80C) to removing ice buildup, that all contribute to making freezer more energy efficient.

The challenge runs through January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. To learn more about our other Green Labs initiatives at Johns Hopkins, please visit the Office of Sustainability website or email sustainability@jhu.edu. You can learn more about past Freezer Challenges at Johns Hopkins.

Jun
20
Thu
BARCS Animal Shelter Donation Drive @ INBT Business Office
Jun 20 – Jul 23 all-day
BARCS Animal Shelter Donation Drive @ INBT Business Office

The Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology is accepting donations for BARCS, a non-profit animal shelter and pet adoption center in Baltimore.

BARCS is an open admission shelter, granting refuge to every abandoned, neglected, abused, lost, or surrendered animal that comes through their doors. No matter the circumstance, they do not turn away an animal in need of shelter, food, medical care, and a loving touch. Yearly, this equates to 11,000-12,000 dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, and even wildlife and exotic animals that need care and placement.

Please only purchase items from BARCS wish list. Below is a list of some of those items.

Drop off donations at the institute’s business office, Shaffer Hall 103 or contact to Gina Wadas at ginawadas@jhu.edu to arrange pick up.

Toys & Enrichment
Kongs
Nylabones
Scratch boxes for cats
Feather wands
Chuck-it balls

Veterinary Care
Latex and non-latex gloves
Triple antibiotic ointment
Digital thermometers

Kennel care
Stainless steel no-flip bowls
Baby wipes
Cat brushes
Kitten nursing bottles

Food & Treats
Dog/puppy food: dry and wet (unopened)
Cat/kitten food: dry and wet (unopened)
Bully sticks
Smooth peanut butter
Full Moon brand dog treats (Training Size)

Cleaning Supplies
Paper towels
Dawn dish detergent
Lint rollers
Plastic watering cans

 

Jul
22
Mon
Frameshift Technology Training & Case Competition @ Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Jul 22 @ 8:00 am – Jul 24 @ 5:00 pm

Frameshift is an academic initiative that combines an entrepreneurial spirit and translational growth environment to develop new therapies rapidly using immunoengineering technologies. This initiative showcases innovative biological advances at the intersection of immunology, engineering, and medicine.

This in-person three-day event that will teach trainees about Johns Hopkins Translational Immunoengineering technologies and potential applications, provide hands-on experience with relevant techniques, and develop new ideas about the application of these technologies in a team-based, hackathon-style competition. The workshop will be split into two portions. The first is seminars and hands-on lab demonstrations where participants will experience how to synthesize and use core TR&D platforms. The second is an entrepreneurial showcase where participants create and pitch a novel immunoengineering solution using a combination of the TR&D technologies.

Target Audience
Postdoctoral scholars and candidates pursuing research-intensive and clinically focused advanced degrees, including but not limited to those in Ph.D., M.D., and PharmD granting programs.

Dates
Event: July 22 – 24, 2024
Registration deadline: June 30, 2024

Location
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Prizes
TBD

Jul
31
Wed
REU Student Presentations @ Shriver Clipper Room and Zoom
Jul 31 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
REU Student Presentations @ Shriver Clipper Room and Zoom

Every summer the INBT welcomes undergraduate students to the Nanotechnology for Biology and Bioengineering Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students spend 9-10 weeks with INBT faculty and mentors heavily engaged in research projects ranging from developing cancer therapies and diagnostic tools to using regenerative engineering to heal the body. They also participate in professional development training, networking activities, and explore Baltimore and other surrounding cities. We welcome you to join us to see presentations by our 2024 summer students as they showcase their research projects.

This event is hybrid and space is limited in the Shriver Clipper Room. If space is unavailable please join by Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://wse.zoom.us/j/92127901049
Meeting ID: 921 2790 1049

Sep
27
Fri
Masters Co-Op Information Session @ Croft Hall G40, Homewood campus
Sep 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Masters Co-Op Information Session @ Croft Hall G40, Homewood campus

The Institute for NanoBioTechnology collaborates with major industry partners to offer a Cooperative (Co-Op) Education program for masters of science in engineering (MSE) students. The program provides MSE students career training while employed for six months where they gain work experience, network, and build technical and non-technical skills that prepares them for a competitive job market. Students receive a salary from the company while employed and college credit for completing the requirements.

Attend our information session to learn more about the program. Refreshments will be provided.

Oct
1
Tue
Vernon Rice Memorial Holiday Turkey Program
Oct 1 – Nov 22 all-day
Vernon Rice Memorial Holiday Turkey Program

The Institute for NanoBioTechnology is once again participating with the Johns Hopkins community in the Vernon Rice Memorial Holiday Turkey Program, which supports families in the Baltimore community.

Make a meaningful impact this holiday season by participating in the Vernon Rice Memorial Turkey Drive, the university’s annual initiative to support families in need. A $45 donation provides a turkey and basket of locally sourced vegetables. Hopkins is partnering with eight community organizations to distribute the food to community residents on November 22.

Last year, over 600 families received meals and essential personal care items through this program. This year, Hopkins aims to reach even more families. Please consider donating and sharing this important effort with others to help us make a difference.  Make your donation today and learn more about the program. You can also read this story about the program by the Johns Hopkins Hub.

Interested in volunteering to distribute foods on November 22? Register today!

 

 

 

May
5
Mon
18th Nano-Bio Symposium @ Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus
May 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

All are welcome to attend our 18th Nano-Bio Symposium. This is event will include lectures, a poster competition, and reception. More information to come.