Advancing Society News

New oral drug delivery approach protects peptide-based drugs like GLP-1s from destruction in the stomach.

Mechanical engineering senior Ben Verlander developed his passion for renewable energy innovation through interdisciplinary learning, student leadership, and hands-on industry projects during his time at Duke.

A new “AI in Manufacturing” course gives students hands-on experience and industry insight into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way products are designed, built and delivered.

From low-cost health technologies to overdose prevention efforts, Pranav Mukund applied engineering to real-world challenges

Aaron Franklin’s ECE 512 course on emerging nanoelectronic devices gives students a current look at the fast-changing world of semiconductor device research.

Robert Calderbank, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, is an information technology pioneer who has made important contributions to communications technology.

Tuan Vo-Dinh is exploring a faster, less invasive way to detect and analyze head and neck cancers using light and AI.

Charles Gersbach and his colleagues are pursuing promising CRISPR technologies focused on controlling gene activity rather than permanently altering the genome.

Lessons learned from building a physical-digital Settlers of Catan board in a single semester.

Reflections on lessons learned in Duke’s Design Climate course about how innovations actually impact society.

The naming of the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will have a big impact on students at all levels.

How Duke researchers are improving early asteroid detection for planetary defense.