Press Release
Aug 5, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL’s Stadter Named Vice Chair of Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
Patrick Stadter, APL’s mission area executive for Theater Defense, has been named vice chair of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, bringing decades of technical leadership in missile defense, national security space, and rapid acquisition to the board.
Press Release
Jul 14, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL’s Yee and Murchie Honored for Lasting Impact in Space Science
Scientists Sam Yee and Scott Murchie were jointly awarded APL’s Lifetime Publication Achievement Award for work that has documented discovery, driven space missions, shaped scientific priorities, and advanced the field.
News
Jul 13, 2026
Undersea Leaders Exchange Bold Ideas at 38th Submarine Technology Symposium
More than 600 attendees representing the U.S. Navy submarine force, allied nations, industry, and academia gathered at Johns Hopkins APL for the annual Submarine Technology Symposium.
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Jul 9, 2026
NASA’s Dragonfly Clears Key Tests as Titan Rotorcraft Takes Shape
NASA’s Dragonfly mission has reached another development milestone, with structural testing of the rotorcraft lander now complete. The milestone clears the way for the next phase of integration, when teams will begin installing Dragonfly’s electronics, avionics, instruments, and other flight hardware.
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Jul 8, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Makes Sure Fans Get Soccer, Not Sicker
At the single biggest sporting event in U.S. history, drawing 5 million international visitors to 11 U.S. cities for 78 matches over the course of 39 days, APL is playing a central role in ensuring that illnesses will not spread and become major incidents.
News
Jun 26, 2026
Master Inventor Hoffman Turns Chemistry Into Capability
Christopher Hoffman has been recognized as a Johns Hopkins APL Master Inventor, a distinction earned through a career spent asking a simple question: What can chemistry can do to solve a real-world problem?
Press Release
Jun 16, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL Battlefield Care Innovation Named a Fast Company ‘World Changing Idea’
An augmented-reality-enabled medical guidance system developed at APL has been recognized by Fast Company as a “World Changing Idea” for its potential to improve trauma care where advanced medical expertise and imaging tools are not readily available.
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Jun 12, 2026
Encapsulation Research Advances Mission-Critical Materials
Johns Hopkins APL researchers are using encapsulation, a technique that traps reactive chemicals inside microscopic shells, to control when materials activate and advance applications such as underwater adhesives and faster-drying inks.
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Jun 5, 2026
Johns Hopkins Team Models Quantum Noise on Superconducting Processors
Researchers from Johns Hopkins APL and Johns Hopkins University have developed a practical, comprehensive noise-modeling framework for quantum computers. Their work, published in PRX Quantum, offers a sevenfold improvement in predictive accuracy over existing approaches.
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Jun 3, 2026
Johns Hopkins APL’s Dutta Recognized for Global Communications Initiatives
Ashutosh Dutta, an electrical engineer and 5G thought leader, has been recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for his efforts to promote global awareness and development of next-generation communications technology.