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Students Hone Problem-Solving Skills in Crisis Simulation Exercise

Over the weekend of February 23-25, 2024, Johns Hopkins SAIS held its annual school-wide Crisis Simulation exercise, bringing together more than 70 students in an experiential learning activity to test their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they tried to resolve a theoretical global crisis.

Faculty and Students Discuss Technology Policy at the White House

The Emerging Technologies Initiative at SAIS, together with the Johns Hopkins Science Policy and Diplomacy Group and SAIS Technology Club, brought a delegation of national security and tech policy graduate students as well as material science, biology, engineering PhD students to the White House for an important discussion in February.

SAIS Students Observe Taiwan’s Election

On January 13, 2024, Taiwan’s voters elected a new president, vice president, and legislature. Continuing a tradition dating back to 2004, Johns Hopkins SAIS sent 17 students and two faculty members to observe the most recent election and talk with local experts.

In Namibia Trip, Students Gain New Perspectives on Restorative Justice

From January 13-20, 2024, 12 Johns Hopkins SAIS students and one faculty member travelled to Namibia as part of the school’s International Human Rights Law Clinic.

Mini Staff Ride Offers Preview of a Bigger Learning Experience

On Saturday February 3, 2024, about 50 Johns Hopkins SAIS students, faculty, staff, and special guests traveled to the Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum to prepare for an upcoming international staff ride later in the spring.

New York Finance Trek Demonstrates the Value of Strong Alumni Support

The New York Finance trek was an incredible experience, filled with inspiring sights, vibrant culture, and valuable connections

Immersive Study Trip Enriches Students’ Grasp of Conflict Management in El Salvador

From March 20-24, 2023, Professor Siniša Vuković led 16 Johns Hopkins SAIS students on a conflict management study trip to El Salvador—an immersive experience designed to enhance academic research and prepare the students for real-world scenarios.

Energy & Tech Career Trek Boosts Networking Skills

A group of 21 John Hopkins SAIS students, led by two staff members from the school’s Global Careers team, spent three days in Silicon Valley (May 30 to June 1, 2023) deepening their knowledge about opportunities in the energy and technology industries.

SAIS Europe Students Make Study Trip to Georgia

Over spring break 2023, students in Professor Arntraud Hartmann’s class on Rural Development, Gender and Social Inclusion joined her on a five-day study trip to Georgia.

Students Visit Colombia on Latin America Research Trip

During the 2023 spring break, 16 Johns Hopkins SAIS students took part in a study trip to Colombia as part of their Latin America Research capstone, visiting the cities of Bogota and Medellin, March 18-26, 2023.

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