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First Robotics Competition: Valence Robotics
6/25/24 Duke Engineering YouTube

First Robotics Competition: Valence Robotics

Duke Engineering students and faculty work with local high school students to compete in a national robotics competition

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Game Changer
6/21/24 Podcast

Game Changer

Jamal chats with Ernesto Escobar, Executive Director of the Game Design, Development and Innovation Master's Program, and founder of Fanaticus XR. They explore the positive impact of video games, debunk misconceptions, and discuss the importance of diversity and inclusivity in gaming.

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Weird Science
6/13/24 Duke Magazine

Weird Science

David Smith studies metamaterials and how they turn our understanding of physics inside out

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Community-Engaged Research Projects Take on Issues Close to Home
6/11/24 Duke Faculty Advancement

Community-Engaged Research Projects Take on Issues Close to Home

A new research project led by Lisa Satterwhite looks to see how climate change has disproportionately affected rural areas of North Carolina through chronic exposure to harmful algal blooms.

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Silkworms Help Grow Better Organ-Like Tissues in Labs
6/5/24 Pratt School of Engineering

Silkworms Help Grow Better Organ-Like Tissues in Labs

A new ultrathin silk membrane for organ-on-a-chip platforms helps cells communicate and grow into functional tissues used for research