From Coursework to Patient Care: Duke Design Health Team Innovates POTS Treatment
Student-led startup pursues award-winning treatment for patients with disruptions to their autonomic body processes.
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.
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Bass Connections Fair
Students of all levels are encouraged to stop by the Bass Connections Fair on Thursday, January 22, from 2-4 p.m. in Penn Pavilion. At the fair, students can talk with […]
Jan 22 2:00 pm Penn Pavilion
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Jan 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. No classes are held
Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. No classes are held
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Jan 20
Engineering Master’s Career Online Drop-In Hours
Engineering Master’s students: Attend Career Online Drop-In Hours to connect with a Career Coach for quick questions and feedback on your application documents.
12:00 pm Online
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Jan 20
CEE Seminar -Engineering Sustainable Approaches to Water Treatment and Critical Mineral Recovery
In this seminar, Dr. Mishrra will describe how integrating concepts from environmental geochemistry, materials science, and water quality engineering is essential for addressing urgent challenges in drinking water supply and […]
12:00 pm Wilkinson Building, room 021 auditorium
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