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Research
Researchers and faculty members from Johns Hopkins University engage with the Montgomery County community through a variety of research projects. Some of the more prominent research projects focus on children’s health, commercialization and health-related technology:
NIH National Children’s Study
The Bloomberg School of Public Health is running the Montgomery County Study Center for this nationwide, longitudinal study of 100,000 children and their families. At this location, researchers will follow 1,000 Montgomery County children from pre-birth to age 21 to see how the environment (physical, biological, and social) affects health and development. Find out more about the study.
Creation of new 3-D Imaging Technology and Equipment for Scientific Research and Homeland Security
Dr. Gary Brooker from the Whiting School of Engineering is working under an award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop new 3-D technologies that will allow scientists to see more detail inside living cells and also can be used for homeland security purposes. Find out more about Dr. Brooker’s research.
INNoVATE Entrepreneurship Program
Funded through a National Science Foundation award, the INNoVATE program trains and mentors post-docs in the creation of science-based new businesses. Find out more about this program.
Using Technology to Enhance Understanding in Gateway Science Courses
A study on the use of technology to enhance understanding in science courses that will focus on three initiatives: a video series, an examination of threaded discussions and wikis, and a workshop on evidence-based teaching. Read more.
Initiatives to Improve the Delivery of Healthcare Services by the Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services
Professors from the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Carey Business School, and School of Medicine are working with the Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services on a variety of research initiatives to improve the department’s delivery of services in the County. These projects currently are seeking funding. More information will be posted about them as funding is secured and research gets underway.