2022-2023 Events

April 2023

The Embassy of Israel and the Science Diplomacy Committee of JHSPDG hosted a panel discussion focusing on alternative protein manufacturing. The discussion included an overview of the science in the alternative protein manufacturing field, the purpose of alternative proteins, and global partnerships to advance the change in food systems. Each panelist offered a unique viewpoint, bringing up education, funding, consumer adoption, and beyond. It was emphasized that alternative protein manufacturing is a national priority for both countries. The conversation concluded with ideas for collaborations between the US and Israel to promote sustainable food systems.

We would like to express our gratitude to Ms. Linnea Capobianco and the Embassy of Israel for helping to organize the event and hosting this discussion.

Panel participants:

Mr. Kevin Benmoussa, Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer at Aleph Farms

Dr. Jochen Mueller, Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and Co-Founder of Mooji Meats Inc

Dr. Lauren Blake, Co-Founder of the Alternative Protein Project at Johns Hopkins

Ms. Vivian Su, JHSPDG Science Diplomacy Coordinator (Moderator)

Due Sunday, April 23rd

Application Link: CLICK HERE

The Alternative Protein Project at Johns Hopkins is now accepting applications for our 2023-24 Executive Board! The application can be found at the link in our bio, with descriptions of all our positions. Join our team and work on exciting food events, research, panels, curriculum development, and more ways to engage with the extraordinary alternative protein industry!

6 pm EST, Monday, April 3rd

BIOMILQ is a women-owned biotechnology company developing technology that uses mammary cells outside of the body to produce the same ingredients that make up breast milk. Their mission is to nourish healthier babies, empower parents through choice, and contribute to a healthier planet.

During this 1-hour long event, Senior Scientists Logan Howard (JHU alumni) and Shelley Moxley will be visiting JHU to share on the motivations and science behind BIOMILQ’s products.

Register on CampusGroups

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference to any products or services by BIOMILQ does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship, recommendation, or favor of the Alt Protein Project at Johns Hopkins nor Johns Hopkins University. This guest lecture is for educational purposes only with a focus on the technology that BIOMILQ employs.

4-5 pm EST, Wednesday, April 19th

Location: On-campus, Maryland 110

Join us for a discussion on GFI, alternative proteins, & opportunities in the field! Light refreshments will be provided.

Nathan Ahlgrim, PhD is the Academic Community Manager at the Good Food Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working internationally to make alternative proteins like plant-based and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. He oversees the Alt Protein Project, a global student movement dedicated to turning universities into engines for alternative protein education, research, and innovation.

6pm EST, Monday, February 23rd

Join us in Commons Salon A to watch the documentary Meat The Future. Food will be provided for the first 60 registered. Register on HopkinsGroups: https://jhu.campusgroups.com/altproteinjhu/rsvp_boot?id=1930238

12pm EST, Thursday, March 2nd

Hear from experts about the science and state of cultivated meat, seafood, and fat! This hour-long event will include an introduction of each panelist, a moderated discussion on all things cultivated proteins, and a Q&A from the audience.🍔🥩🐟🎉 

Registration is OPEN TO EVERYONE! Please visit zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6AIiGVJUTSK1nwFJxdVwTw

7pm EST, Monday, November 14th

Take a break from studying and try some delicious beyond burgers!

6pm EST, Monday, February 13th

Join us for our first general body meeting of the semester🎉We’ll go over some upcoming events and ways for new/current members to get involved through our various initiatives!

Email jhualtprotein@gmail.com with questions or if you have issues joining!

Zoom Meeting link: JHUBlueJays.zoom.us/j/94620613391?pwd=VkNlcVJZL2NNekJ2bURYTVFnY2VOQT09

6pm EST, Tuesday, October 4th

APPJH hosted an ice cream social on-campus featuring Brave Robot’s lactose-free ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s almond milk-based ice cream, Oatly’s oat milk-based ice cream, and more. Thank you to all that came out and tried these exciting new alternative protein ice cream products!

Read an article about our organization and the ice cream social in the JHU Newsletter.

6pm EST, Tuesday, November 1st

Sharing the nutritional and chemical science of fats and taste, industrial experience in regulation, policy, and R&D.

Dr. Flickinger has a background of 20 years working at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a US-headquartered global agricultural commodities and processing company specializing in food and dietary supplements, amino acids, agricultural raw materials, industrial bio-solutions, and more!