2026 Summer Scholars Showcases: Graduate Student Presentations

The 2026 BCPI Public Innovation Summer Scholars Showcase features Johns Hopkins graduate students presenting the results of 10-week placements in partner cities across the country. Scholars will discuss the public-sector challenges they addressed, the strategies they used, and recommendations they developed in areas including public innovation, civic engagement, data, and artificial intelligence.

The showcase offers an opportunity to hear directly from the participating scholars, learn about their cities and projects, and celebrate the impact of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation’s Summer Scholars Program. Breakfast will be provided.

When: September 16, 2026

Showtimes: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. EDT

Venue: Room 1024, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Tickets: Free

Registration: Registration is required; please register in advance.

Who can attend: Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students

Program: The BCPI Public Innovation Summer Scholars Program places Johns Hopkins graduate students with partner cities for immersive 10-week summer assignments. Working alongside municipal leaders, the scholars use data, analytics, and innovative approaches to address complex public-sector challenges, strengthen civic engagement, and improve outcomes for residents.

Food: Breakfast will be provided.

Contact: SGP Events Management Office, SGPEvents@jh.edu