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Building Better Robots — and Better Teams
14+ hour, 50+ min ago (331+ words) This is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the'Office of Interdisciplinary Programs. When'Siobhan Oca'first came to Duke as a Ph.D. student interested in medical robotics, she discovered a passion for robotics education. Through a grant, Oca seized…...
Working@Duke Turns 20: Step Inside the Stories That Shaped Our Work Life
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1749+ words) This story is part of the celebration of the Working@Duke print publication's first 20 years. Since its first issue in 2006, the publication has grown into a dynamic digital source for employee news, storytelling, video and social media. Through 2026, check for…...
How Duke and StepUp Durham Create Pathways from Barriers to Careers
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1117+ words) Through coaching, workforce training and support, 33 StepUp Durham participants since 2019 have found stable employment at Duke In January, roughly a week before her 30th birthday, Alex Reeves closed on her first home, a four-bedroom house in Clayton with a sunny kitchen,…...
Where Do Kids Develop Their Behaviors?
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (8+ words) Where Do Kids Develop Their Behaviors?Duke Today...
Duke’s Nimmi Ramanujam Earns National Academy of Engineering Honor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (328+ words) The following is a summary of a story that originally appeared on the Pratt School of Engineering website. Nimmi Ramanujam, the Robert W. Carr Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one…...
Duke Leadership and Management Academies Celebrate 2025 Graduates
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) Graduates carry forward connections and new skills For Michael Wright, Manager of Web Services for the Duke Law School, the 2025 Duke Leadership Academy delivered more than just professional growth. It sharpened how he guides his two-person team, deepened his connection…...
A Duke Workday: Where Campus Living Inspires Classroom Learning
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (195+ words) Sandra Valnes Quammen, Senior Lecturer of Romance Studies, lives alongside the students she mentors Sandra Valnes Quammen, Senior Lecturer of Romance Studies, doesn't just teach at Duke. She lives alongside the students she mentors. As a Faculty-in-Residence on East Campus,…...
Vaping While Pregnant? Duke Research Highlights the Danger
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (245+ words) Vaping is believed by some to be a safer alternative to smoking, with recent studies showing that an estimated 15% of pregnant women use e-cigarettes. However, new research from Duke Health shows that vaping may pose serious risks to a developing…...
Be Part of Duke-Durham School Days’ 25th Year
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (475+ words) Jenny Levine will never forget the moment that made her an ardent supporter of the annual Duke-Durham School Days, which marks its 25th year on Oct. 31. At a volunteer training session two years ago, Levine, Associate Director of Osher Lifelong Learning…...
The Dogs of Duke
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (1809+ words) Remote and hybrid schedules give dogs of all ages more love, care and companionship " and their humans priceless peace of mind When Kat Cavis first started her position as an Assistant International Student/Scholar Advisor in Duke Visa Services, she…...