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Whether you are considering embarking on post-graduate study or choosing your undergraduate major, we encourage you to consider joining the materials science and engineering community at Johns Hopkins. We have collected here some stories from our students and research fellows that give glimpses into our lives inside and outside the lab and the classroom. If you need additional information please use the links at the top of the page to find out more about the department, the application process and financial aid or contact us by phone or email.

Student Stories

Charli Dvoracek

High-impact Cross-disciplinary

Charli Dvoracek is a graduate student researcher in Dr. Peter Searson's lab who works on synthesizing quantum dots, fluorescent nanoparticles, and using the quantum dots to target cancer for treatment.