Clean Sweep: Duke Engineering Graduate Programs All Rank in Top 25
Continuing a decade-long run of rising in national rankings, all of Duke Engineering’s graduate programs ranked in the top 25 by U.S. News & World Report for the first time.
At the Water’s Edge
In eastern North Carolina, rates of ALS are so high that it can no longer be called a rare disease.
Could the ever-greener-waters colored by neurotoxin-releasing algal blooms be to blame? Visit this close-knit community as researchers work to reclaim their gorgeous home from fear and uncertainty.
Leading with Purpose
From the cockpit to the boardroom, Duke engineers are redefining what it means to lead — with resilience, integrity, and vision. Explore stories of leadership, character, and entrepreneurship shaping a new generation of innovators.
Stress-Tested Leadership
It’s easy to captain a ship through calm waters. But when the storm comes, and it will, that’s when true leadership is put to the test. To pass yours, hear from leaders who have navigated trouble and change on a national scale.
Engineering Character into Curriculum
There is far more to learn in a classroom than facts and equations. Join Retired Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. for a conversation on what it takes to include empathy and character in education.
PhD to CEO: Insights Into Making the Leap
Two recent Duke Engineering PhD alumni are leading successful startups based on their research. With more similarities than differences in their journies, listen in on their words of wisdom for PhD students looking to follow in their footsteps.
Technology with a Human Touch
The most powerful innovations don’t just transform machines — they transform lives. Explore how Duke engineers are shaping the next frontier of health care, AI, and data privacy with empathy and imagination.
Transforming Reality: How Gaming Gear is Impacting Health Care
Virtual reality has come a long way from its roots featuring pixelated viewscreens and bug-ridden software. Discover how the technology is redefining a wide range of clinical practices.
Beyond Black Mirror: The Real Experiment of Giving AI Emotions
Household robots and AI assistants illustrate how personality can make technology more approachable — and more dangerous. Come along on a discussion of whether adding human-like emotions to AI is helpful or hurtful.
Privacy in the Age of the Smartwatch: The Hidden Costs of Wearable Tech
Wearable devices have made it easier than ever to capture long-term information about a person’s health. But they also open the door to consequential—and very real—privacy issues. Discover how engineers are balancing these costs and benefits.
Strategic Investments to Further Research
Duke’s investment in state-of-the-art research tools empower scientists and engineers to uncover microscopic insights about everything from electronics to medicine. Take a peak at some of the coolest, most powerful machines on campus.
Upcoming Events
Climate and Sustainability Research & Campus Impact Showcase
This Earth Month, register to see what students across Duke are accomplishing through internships, course-based projects, and other campus initiatives. Featuring a networking reception with light refreshments, brief remarks from […]
Apr 21 6:00 pm Energy Hub Lobby, Gross Hall 100
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Apr 13
Optimizing Genomic Sampling to Learn the Evolutionary History of Pathogen Populations
David Rasmussen leads the Phylodynamics Research Group at NC State, which focuses on developing new computational and statistical methods for genomic epidemiology, population genomics and phylogenetics. Much of our research […]
12:00 pm French Family Science Center 4233
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Apr 13
ECE Distinguished Speaker Series: Qiming Zhang, “Ferroelectrics and Solid-State Cooling?”
Title of talk: Ferroelectrics and Solid-State Cooling? Ferroelectrics, with their intrinsically polar structures, provide a multifunctional platform that enables the efficient exchange and conversion of electrical energy and signals with […]
12:00 pm Teer 203
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Apr 13
iiD TeaTime
Join us for tea and snacks on the 3rd floor of Gross Hall! This is a great chance to meet colleagues in a casual environment. All Welcome!
1:00 pm Gross Hall, Ahmadieh Family Atrium, 3rd Floor
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