Industrial Initiatives
The Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) has a distinguished record of research which has contributed to increased industrial productivity. Recently, the School embarked on a new initiative to increase its collaborations with industry. Companies benefit from their involvement with the Whiting School by gaining access to world-class faculty and facilities, highly qualified students, and continuing education and training programs for their employees.
For further information please contact:
Neil McCabe
Director of Corporate Development
410-516-4320
nmccabe@jhu.edu
144 New Engineering Building
There are many ways for companies to become involved with the Whiting School. Some of these include:
- Sponsored research
Funded collaborative research projects on topics of mutual interest to industry and WSE faculty
- Industrial Affiliates Programs
Industry participation in developing research agendas and sharing in the results of WSE faculty research
- Technology Licensing
Enables companies to commercialize intellectual property resulting from WSE research programs
- Student Fellowships
Corporate sponsorship of graduate students whose research matches company interests. Click here for more information.
- Student Research Projects
Industry-directed research projects conducted by undergraduate and graduate students
- Student Internships
Internships provide employers with a way to find and train future employees while giving undergraduates a chance to explore career options and gain skills and experience. For more information about internships, contact:
The JHU Career Center or Lani Hummel in the Office of Industrial Relations at lhummel@jhu.edu
- Part-Time Engineering Program
Enables companies to support the efforts of their employees to further their education. For more information >>
James Wagner, ’78, Clinical Engineering, ’84, Materials Science and Engineering, President of Emory University
“Engineers are immersing themselves in society’s needs and goals more than ever,” says Emory University president, James Wagner, ’78, ’84. “They are going deeper and deeper into society and I think it’s a good thing.”
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