Certifying Sustainable Practices
- January 26, 2021
- Grid
A new initiative, launched at Hopkins Engineering, saves energy and brings environmental practices to laboratories throughout the university.
From Highways to High-rises, Engineering Analysis May Drive New Uses for Automotive Steel
- September 30, 2020
- Grid
Advanced automotive steel is four times stronger than standard construction steel and could be used to create more sustainable and resilient...
Building a Culture of Sustainability at Hopkins
JHU’s Office of Sustainability releases new annual report outlining university engagement programs and environmental performance metrics.
Mighty Power in Small Solar Energy Invention
- November 18, 2019
- Storage
Hopkins Engineering’s Susanna Thon has developed cost-effective, scalable microconcentrators that absorb more light and increase the power output of solar cells...
Wind Energy Expert Says the Industry’s Future Requires an Interdisciplinary Approach
- October 18, 2019
- Wind
Mechanical engineer Charles Meneveau co-authors report outlining major obstacles and solutions for optimizing wind energy.
Developing More Flexible Nanomaterials Can Make Fuel Cell Cars Cheaper
- February 22, 2019
- Storage
Scientists manipulate nanomaterials to make them a million times thinner than a strand of hair—dramatically increasing their reactivity.