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The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit, university-affiliated research center (UARC) that solves complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation. Located north of Washington, DC, APL is a division of one of the world's leading research institutions, The Johns Hopkins University.
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The Women of Color STEM DTX Conference career fair is happening on Oct. 5! If you're attending and interested in exploring career opportunities at Johns Hopkins APL, be sure to stop by our booth to meet our recruiter, Latonya Robinson. 🔬🤝 With a wide range of innovative projects and mission areas, APL provides a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and development in STEM fields. If you’re passionate about making an impact, APL is a great place to grow your career. Can’t attend? Curious to learn more about APL before the event? Check out our current job openings: https://lnkd.in/ghHiHr6 #JHUAPL | #wocstemdtx | #WomenofColorSTEM | #WomenInSTEM | #STEMCareers | #STEM | #Internships | #NowHiring
Marissa Galfond, an engineer at Johns Hopkins APL, has been honored with the Women In Aerospace 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award. Her innovative work in aerospace modeling and simulation is impacting multiple United States Department of Defense programs. Read more about Marissa’s journey and contributions: https://jhuapl.link/z03 #JHUAPL | #WomenInSTEM | #WIA2024
#HispanicHeritageMonth "I was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, but my story begins in the vibrant streets of Manta, Ecuador, a coastal city where life is set to the rhythm of the ocean and the warmth of its people. Growing up in Ecuador shaped me in countless ways, infusing my life with rich culture, strong family ties, and the drive to dream big. My parents' dreams were not just about surviving but also about creating a different future for their children. When they started their family, my mother left Ecuador to work as a nanny in the United States, leaving my father to care for their three children. Unbeknownst to her, she was carrying their fourth child — me. I was born in Silver Spring and we returned to Ecuador when I was one. A few years later, my parents moved us from La Unión to Manta, giving my siblings and me the chance for a better education. But my mother's vision went beyond what our small fishing city could offer. When the opportunity came to move our family of seven to the United States, she seized it, even when my father hesitated. Her courage and determination eventually inspired my father to join us, and together, they led our family through this significant transition. Navigating new environments was not just a challenge but an opportunity to represent my community and become a beacon for others like me. As a Hispanic woman, I often found myself in spaces where few others looked like me. I first encountered this when deciding where to continue my education. I had two choices: Montgomery College, a local community college with a diverse student body; or the University of Maryland, College Park, where Hispanic representation was just under 5%, and even lower in my chosen field of microbiology. I chose UMD because I saw it as an opportunity to not only pursue my dream of a STEM education but also to represent Hispanic students in a space where we were few. My presence mattered, and I embraced my identity, hoping to show others that if an immigrant from Ecuador could succeed, they could too." – Michelle Pilligua-Lucas is a microbiologist in #JHUAPL's Research and Exploratory Development Department.
Today marks two years since NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (#DARTMission) impacted its asteroid target and changed the orbit of a celestial body for the first time in history. This groundbreaking mission, designed, built, and managed by Johns Hopkins APL, proved one method of protecting Earth from future threats. Before impact, Dimorphos took 11h 55m to orbit its larger asteroid, Didymos. After DART’s “nudge,” that time shortened to 11h 23m—an orbital change observed by astronomers across the Earth. Learn more about this world-first achievement: https://lnkd.in/edennAzH #JHUAPL | #SpaceHistory | #PlanetaryDefense | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
APL’s Sylvie DeLaHunt, aerospace engineer and dedicated advocate for DEI in engineering, has been honored with three prestigious awards: the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Emerging Advocate Award, the Women In Aerospace (WIA) Initiative, Inspiration, Impact Award, and the University of Maryland Elaine Johnson Coates Award. Sylvie’s technical and leadership contributions in missile systems, as well as her advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), have been recognized through these achievements. She continues to inspire the next generation of engineers while advancing critical systems for the US Navy. Congratulations, Sylvie! 🎉 https://jhuapl.link/lsm #JHUAPL | #WomenInSTEM | #WomenInEngineering | #WIA | #SWE | #DEI | #EngineeringExcellence
As the US Navy continues to develop and deploy autonomous systems at sea, Johns Hopkins APL researchers are lending their expertise to rapidly integrate, test, and assess low-cost uncrewed maritime systems under the comprehensive Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering – or OUSD(R&E) – program known as ORCAstrate. ⚓️ https://jhuapl.link/mux By adopting a “buy, try, decide” approach, APL is helping to assess commercially available uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) and identify systems that best suit their operational needs. To address that need, the Navy’s Unmanned Maritime Systems program office (PMS 406), within the Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Small Combatants, developed the Unmanned Maritime Autonomy Architecture (UMAA). This is a set of interface standards that modularizes autonomy software into reusable components, enabling the Navy to rapidly insert software and reuse it across vehicles instead of paying for the same capability development with each new platform. At the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 24.1 in San Diego, OUSD(R&E) and the Navy tested an UMAA-compliant operational software, known as the Autonomy Baseline Library, in small USVs. OUSD(R&E) leveraged this Navy event for the first Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) of 2024. As experimentation continues, APL’s Data Collection and Analysis team is working to expand metrics and measures development against Critical Operational Issues as experimentation and data analysis continue over several T-REX events in 2024. This information will also serve as a body of evidence to guide future procurement activities. #JHUAPL | #NavyTechnology | #MaritimeSecurity | #MachineLearning | #DefenseInnovation | United States Department of Defense
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Earlier this month, members of the Johns Hopkins Legacy Society spent a joyous afternoon at the Maryland Science Center as part of the 7th annual legacy society luncheon. Established in 2012, the legacy society celebrates donors who support the future of Johns Hopkins with a gift from their estate or a life income gift. Dr. Jason Kalirai from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) spoke to the crowd about APL’s projects, such as last year's successful DART mission. Thank you to the Office of Gift Planning team and all of the volunteers who made this day special, and to Johns Hopkins Legacy Society members for supporting the future of Johns Hopkins!
Johns Hopkins APL recently hosted the Accelerating Materials Discovery for National Security Symposium, bringing together nearly 200 leading experts and government stakeholders. Attendees explored the latest innovations in materials science for national security applications extending to the most extreme environments. These advancements leverage emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-throughput fabrication and characterization, enhancing our nation's ability to predict, make and measure materials like never before. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYUYJznG #JHUAPL | #NationalSecurity | #MaterialsScience | #AI | #MachineLearning | #AdvancedManufacturing
During #HispanicHeritageMonth, Johns Hopkins APL is highlighting stories and contributions of staff members of Hispanic and Latinx descent. “I’ve been at APL for six years and involved with the ¡HOLA! affinity group for three, helping all APL staff gain a deeper understanding of Hispanic and Latinx culture. My goal is always to build bridges — through conversations or shared stories. By doing so, we not only celebrate our differences but also discover the common ground that connects us all. I've also had the opportunity to help shape the themes for Hispanic Heritage Month at APL. This year, our theme is 'APL Cultura: Fusing Tradition with Innovation,' emphasizing how the unique perspectives, ideas and abilities that Hispanic and Latinx staff bring through their traditions and culture drive innovation at the Lab. They introduce new perspectives to teams and projects, bringing diverse skill sets and personalities that help push forward meaningful change. Recognizing this is incredibly important because diversity matters. Diversity is key to improving processes and strengthening the company because it allows for new ideas, perspectives, and innovative solutions — the very things APL is looking for. There is so much beauty in Hispanic and Latinx culture, and so many intersections between cultures. We have unique and innovative minds within our group that contribute to APL in meaningful ways. As we head into Hispanic Heritage Month, I encourage everyone to think about how representation matters to you, and how you support different communities you might not directly intersect with or have considered before." —Tania Díaz Márquez is a radar testing and evaluation analyst in #JHUAPL's Air and Missile Defense Sector.