Focus Themes

Even the best ideas won’t see the light of day if they are not championed. Duke engineers learn to translate ingenious ideas into impactful solutions to drive meaningful and responsible innovation now and throughout their careers.

May 2026

For over a century, Duke has championed knowledge in service of society. Today, we meet people where they are, creating routes to prosperity through active learning, entrepreneurial ventures, and community-driven research.

April 2026

Translating visionary research into impactful tools will better human health worldwide. We stand at the convergence of disciplines and futuristic technologies poised to spark incredible advances in human health. With a long history of biomedical engineering innovation, Duke Engineering is ready to lead.

March 2026

We stand at a historic inflection point with AI breakthroughs, quantum computing, and next-generation hardware on the horizon. Duke Engineering’s decades-long expertise and full-stack research facilities position us at the forefront of this revolution.

February 2026

There has never been a more important time to be an engineer. Technology, when paired with human talent, is among the most powerful forces for advancing the common good. At Duke Engineering, we believe engineering exists to serve society—and this is our moment to lead.

January 2026

Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering is dedicated to educating leaders needed to tackle the world’s toughest problems while making a positive impact on those around us. Detailed within this report are strong national research centers and productive faculty that are helping to define the evolution of some of tomorrow’s most critical and impactful technologies.

December 2025

Together, Duke and its community partners are proving that meaningful discovery begins at the water’s edge—where people, place, and purpose come together to protect what matters most. Watch our documentary and read more stories from the 2025 issue of Input/Output Magazine.

November 2025

Join our world-class teams in software and hardware development working to unleash the full potential of AI.

October 2025

Join an audacious, ambitious community whose work sharpens the leading edge of critical fields

September 2025

Turn big ideas into real-world solutions, starting on day one.

August 2025

In the 2025 issue: Reprogramming First-Year Computing • Climate Solutions for Eastern NC • Alumni News & More

June-July 2025

As the academic year comes to a close, we celebrate the success of our students—each one a new Duke Engineer, ready to make an impact.

May 2025

Duke’s engineering students receive unparalleled support. A world-class campus experience shapes them into confident problem-solvers with global impact.

April 2025

Duke Engineering is committed to improving the health of individuals, communities and the environment.

March 2025

AI, quantum computing and robotics make headlines every day. Duke Engineering is behind more than its fair share of them, enabling science-fiction-like abilities through innovative hardware and materials.

February 2025

Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering is dedicated to educating the engineering leaders needed to tackle the world’s toughest problems while making a positive impact on those around us. Detailed within this report are a strong lineup of national research centers and productive faculty that are helping to define the evolution of some of tomorrow’s critical and impactful technologies.

December 2024-January 2025

Education, research and external engagement toward a resilient, flourishing, carbon-neutral world.

November 2024

Equipping future engineering leaders with innovation and ethical responsibility to tackle real-world challenges.

October 2024

Duke Engineering is strengthening local and global connections through community-engaged research, transformative learning and impactful STEM outreach. Our mission is to serve society by turning innovation into action and making a lasting difference in the communities we serve.

August-September 2024