Illuminating the Dark Genome
Duke’s Center for Advanced Genomic Technologies shines brightly on the horizon
DukEngineer Magazine 2020
In this issue: Using CRISPR to Explore the Dark Genome, Privacy and Versatility in Machine Learning, New Master’s Program in Financial Technology and more
Editor-in-Chief: Sabrina Qi E’20
Machine Learning Protecting Human Privacy
Duke Engineers are pioneering techniques to scan a person’s face while ignoring certain sensitive features that someone might not want their device to access
Versatility of Machine Learning
David Carlson is helping colleagues across campus use machine learning in their own fields of expertise while removing the “black box” from the equation
The Undergraduate Experience
Engineering 101: A Low-Cost Solution to Gastroschisis
Two teams of first-year engineers combine forces to find a solution for infants suffering from gastroschisis in low-resource settings
Infinite Opportunities: Pratt Research Fellows
The Pratt Research Fellows program offers juniors the opportunity to pursue valuable research experience for three semesters and a summer
Technology and Sustainability: Student Projects at the Smart Home
Each year, Duke Smart Home residents and club members develop and test a wide array of new projects and initiatives focused on sustainable living
First-Year Students Learn to Thrive
New zero-credit course ‘Thrive’ arms first-year students with tools to seamlessly transition into college, understand one another and realize resilience
Graduate Opportunities
Duke Interdisciplinary Social Innovators: Developing a Unique Skillset in a Nontraditional Setting
DISI brings together small groups of graduate students who are interested in creating new solutions for pressing social issues
Forward with FinTech: Duke’s Newest Engineering Master’s Program
With increasing numbers of Pratt graduates entering the financial industry, the time is ripe for the new Master of Engineering in Financial Technology (FinTech)
Finding Your Place in Research
Master’s students stress the importance of doing homework on research labs before deciding to join one
Peering into Tomorrow
GREENgineering: Duke Bleeds GREEN
Initiated by Dean Ravi Bellamkonda, GREENgineering is working toward a greener and more sustainable Pratt School of Engineering
The Future of Data is Genetic Storage
DNA-based data storage carries one hundred million times more information per gram than modern disk drives