@PublicInno

Johns Hopkins University Public Innovation connects academic research with Baltimore's public sector through structured student engagement programs and policy partnerships. The initiative's flagship Summer Scholars Program places undergraduate and graduate students in eight-week, fully-funded positions within city agencies and research teams. Participants work directly with faculty mentors and municipal leaders on data analysis, process improvement, and community outreach projects. The program combines hands-on internship experience with structured professional development through policy workshops, research briefs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions. Students tackle specific urban challenges while embedded in Baltimore government offices, contributing to active initiatives in public service delivery and policy implementation. Program activities focus on three core areas: data-driven decision making, community engagement strategies, and public sector innovation methods. Johns Hopkins Public Innovation operates from the university's Baltimore campus, maintaining ongoing relationships with city departments, policy research centers, and community organizations. The initiative provides academic oversight and project coordination for student-led work in areas including municipal operations, social services, and urban planning. Summer Scholars emerge with documented experience in public sector analysis, policy research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.