How to Woo Capitol Hill? Johns Hopkins Is Putting On a Research Extravaganza

Althoff’s work is part of a larger strategy at Hopkins to encourage the university’s star researchers to step up their communications skills with policy makers, advocacy groups, funding agencies, and community members. A big part of her job is to train professors for Wednesday’s event, for which the university will bring several vans packed with cutting-edge hardware and newly developed materials. Two years ago, the inaugural program brought more than 200 people to a high-ceilinged room on Capitol Hill, with music and speeches. This year Hopkins is going bigger — bringing in more scholars, attracting more guests, and spending more money.