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Girls Who Code teams up with Johnson & Johnson to inspire more high schoolers to embrace computer science
Seven weeks. 19 students. One incredible experience. We’re talking about the inaugural Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program hosted at the company’s Raritan location—and we captured it all on video. Watch as two high schoolers take us behind the scenes.
Physician on the front lines: How one 24-year-old doctor is helping improve healthcare for refugees in Sudan
In time for the 2019 One Young World Summit in London, we talk with Rayan Mamoon, a Johnson & Johnson Scholarship recipient, about her work to make life better for the people of her country.
Jackson’s story: Meet a 2-year-old boy who beat the odds to beat tuberculosis
It was a shocking diagnosis for the Dallas infant, who was just 2 months old when he contracted the disease. For Child Health Day his mom shares the incredible journey he’s been on as a patient—and pint-sized advocate.
Johnson & Johnson named #1 on Working Mother‘s 100 Best Companies List
The company has appeared on the list for over three decades, and like years past, has nominated a Johnson & Johnson Working Mother of the Year.
6 entrepreneurs whose savvy innovations could boost healthcare across Africa
Malaria. Newborn jaundice. Hearing loss. These are just some of the health problems that the winners of this year’s Johnson & Johnson Africa Innovation Challenge are tackling by leveraging everything from apps to a smart formula for soap.
Can you imagine overseeing thousands of product ingredients? This Johnson & Johnson scientist can
Ever wonder what’s in the mouthwash, lotion or shampoo you use? Kurt Reynertson knows everything there is to know about the ingredients in the company’s consumer products—and the measures Johnson & Johnson takes to keep you safe.
What it’s like to be the custodian of Johnson & Johnson’s over 135-year history
Not all companies have a Chief Historian. Then again, not all companies have such a long, rich heritage of innovation. Margaret Gurowitz explains the highlights—and delights—of her unique job.
Re-Ignite: The Johnson & Johnson career program that’s helping people return to the world of STEM
Whether it’s due to the birth of a child, a health problem or another personal issue, life often necessitates a break from work. But it can be tough to come back from an extended leave—especially in the STEM fields. Johnson & Johnson wants to help change that.
“My life’s mission is finding a way to prevent HIV": Meet the lead scientist on a promising female-focused vaccine trial
A study of women, by women. We’re talking about the Imbokodo trial, which is evaluating an investigational HIV vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa. As the study hits a key milestone, we sat down with South African physician and scientist Glenda Gray, who’s at the helm of the groundbreaking trial.
From the Appalachians to Asia and Africa: Meet a woman who has dedicated her career to improving kids’ futures
A visit back to her Kentucky roots with Save the Children brought Joy Marini full circle—and underscored the importance of the work she does with Johnson & Johnson to help children around the globe.