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Culture & Inclusive Excellence

The Johns Hopkins Department of Biomedical Engineering is dedicated to a culture of inclusive excellence.

Inclusive excellence is a philosophical approach to higher education administration and processes that means attending to both the demographic diversity of faculty/students and the need for developing climates and cultures in institutions so that all have a chance to succeed in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine).
– National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM (2019)

 

At Johns Hopkins BME, we strive to create and maintain an environment in which all members of our community feel included, welcomed, and celebrated. 

The sustained excellence of our BME department relies on providing an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports people with different backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts. We are dedicated to promoting principles of inclusive excellence in all aspects of our department, including teaching, research, and service. To provide everyone with an equal change to succeed, we aim to:

  • Establish a supportive climate through active training, engaged discussion, and learning
  • Support activities for greater social interaction, an appreciation of differences, and overall well-being
  • Establish practices and policies that provide equitable environments for all, irrespective of identity
  • Build strong, collaborative ties with the local Baltimore community and intentionally engage with the surrounding communities to positively impact our local society and culture

Learn More About Our Community Outreach Programs

ISPEED in BME

A hands-on, residential summer program for talented high school students that introduces concepts in biomedical engineering through project-based learning.

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Rising Stars in Engineering in Health

A two-day, interactive professional development workshop intended to train and empower the next generation of leaders in academia.

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Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI)

An endowed PhD fellowship program awarded by the Office for the Provost that provides full tuition, stipend, health benefits, targeted mentoring, networking, community, and professional development opportunities.

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BME Application Assistance Program (BMEAAP)

A student-run program that supports PhD applicants through the graduate school application and admissions process.

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