Summer 2006 News
New Online Master's Degree in Bioinformatics
EPP is now offering a fully online master's degree in bioinformatics, in a joint program with the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. This new online program enables professionals from around the world to access timely classes and to learn from top instructors in a highly interactive, online environment. Because much of the analysis done in bioinformatics is conducted in a digital environment the program and courses are well suited to the online format. Graduates will have the educational foundation necessary to interpret complex biological information, perform analysis of sequence data using sophisticated bioinformatics software, and program software when needed.
For more information:
http://advanced.jhu.edu/biotechnology/bioinformatics.cfm/aap.cfm
New Post-Master's Certificate in Systems Engineering
A new program offering an Advanced Certificate for Post-Master's Study in Systems Engineering will begin this fall at EPP. This part-time graduate program is designed for senior engineers and managers who already have a master's degree in systems engineering. The program provides advanced state-of-the-art tools and knowledge that go beyond a traditional systems engineering program.
For more information visit the online catalog
Dr. Kenneth Potocki Named Program Chair
Dr. Kenneth Potocki, a member of the Principal Professional Staff at the Applied Physics Laboratory
(APL), has been named to succeed the late Dr. Kossiakoff as program chair for both the Systems
Engineering and Technical Management programs at EPP. Dr. Potocki will oversee the direction of
these two programs, which he participated in developing with Dr. Kossiakoff beginning in the early
1980s. With a background in physics and a career that spans more than 35 years at APL in both
technical and managerial roles, Dr. Potocki brings a wealth of experience in technical management
to his new position.
Read more:
http://www.epp.jhu.edu/news/2006/new-chair-for-systems-engineering-tech-management
2006 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Congratulations to Dr. James Spall, Dr. Christian Utara, and Dr. David Zaret, this year's recipients of Excellence in
Teaching Awards for EPP. The award recognizes outstanding contributions from EPP faculty, and presented on March 21,
2006 at the annual faculty meeting. This year's honorees were chosen not only for their excellence and dedication in
teaching, but also for the breadth of knowledge and experience they bring to their respective programs.
Dr. Spall, currently a member of the Principal Professional Staff at the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), has been teaching in the Applied and Computational Mathematics program since 1997. Dr. Utara has been teaching with EPP for the past seven years. Dr. Zaret, also a Senior Professional Staff member with APL, working in information security, has been teaching in the Computer Science Program since 1988.
Online Student Billing Service More Accessible
As of June 2006, students are now able to view, pay, and update information related to their student account through the
ISIS Student Billing Self-Service website at Hopkins. Strong authentication security provides all students confidential
access to billing information using any web browser, an internet connection, and their JHED Login ID and password. Visit
the ISIS website for more information at:
http://www.jhu.edu/isis.
2006 Graduation
Congratulations to 640 graduating EPP students this May - the largest graduating class to-date!
Dr. Michael Griffin gave the keynote speech at the master's degree graduation ceremony on May
24th at the Homewood campus. Dr. Griffin, a 1983 graduate of EPP, served as the head of APL's
Space Department until last year when he was appointed NASA's 11th Administrator.
Seminar on Technical Innovation and New Ventures Draws Enthusiastic Crowd
EPP hosted a seminar on March 22 featuring three dynamic speakers who addressed the issues of creating and marketing
a new innovation or product. The seminar drew a diverse crowd of students, alumni, and community members. Funded in
part by the Lemmelson Foundation, the seminar featured Ed Addison and Capers McDonald, both faculty members in the
Hopkins graduate level program offered at JHU-MCC - Technical Innovation and New Ventures. The third speaker, Charles
Terry, an industry consultant, shared expertise as a high-tech company turnaround specialist with more than 30 years
of experience, and offered tips on the path to success for managers of technology companies.
Professional Career Services
EPP has partnered with the Johns Hopkins University Professional Career Services Center to provide students with free career management assistance such as resume development, building interview skills, and other practical tools necessary in a successful job search. For those who work full time or are not currently seeking employment, professional development services are offered to assist students advance in their current career. Email careerservices@jhu.edu to begin the registration process or call 410.290.1934 to set up an appointment with a career consultant.