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Building Computers That Think Like Brains
11/10 Pratt School of Engineering

Building Computers That Think Like Brains

Through pioneering neuromorphic computing research, Yiran Chen is developing brain-inspired hardware neurons that could lead to faster, smarter and more energy‑efficient AI.

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Stress-Tested Leadership
11/5 I/O Magazine

Stress-Tested Leadership

From crisis playbooks to organizational culture, leaders from different industries offer insight on leading through stress.

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PhD to CEO: Insights into Making the Leap
11/5 I/O Magazine

PhD to CEO: Insights into Making the Leap

Successful PhD graduates from Duke Engineering share their experiences and advice for starting a company during doctoral studies.

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Strategic Investments in the Little Things 
11/5 I/O Magazine

Strategic Investments in the Little Things 

Duke’s investment in state-of-the-art research tools empower scientists and engineers to uncover microscopic insights about everything from electronics to medicine.

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Privacy in the Age of the Smartwatch
11/5 I/O Magazine

Privacy in the Age of the Smartwatch

Smartwatches and fitness trackers are becoming useful clinical health tools, and privacy considerations are key

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These Green Rivers Might be Making People Sick
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These Green Rivers Might be Making People Sick

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 homes from fear and uncertainty.