Rebecca Simmons
rebecca.simmons@duke.eduProfessor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Build a Great E-Portfolio
What’s an E-Portfolio?
It’s an online collection of projects and other work documenting the learning experience of a student.
Other ways to think about it
- A record of challenges, successes and growth
- A personal tool for assessing and planning
- A public way to promote your interests—and yourself
E-Portfolios at Duke Engineering
Q: When’s the best time to start or build your portfolio? A: Anytime. Click for key opportunities during your time at Duke—and beyond. Can you think of others?
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- High school projects
- Personal projects
- Course projects, such as:
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- EGR 102 Design 2 Deliver
- Undergraduate research experiences
- Student clubs, teams and organizations
- Personal projects
- Internships
- Summer projects
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- Senior capstone design project
- Personal projects
- Career interests
- Summer research experiences
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- Work experience
- Graduate study and research
- Entrepreneurial efforts
- Community service and volunteering
- Passion projects
