Duke Today Schools Feed / en Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:34:16 -0400 Thu, 27 Mar 25 13:00:29 -0400 Six From Duke Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science /2025/03/six-duke-named-fellows-american-association-advancement-science Six Duke faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Fellowship in AAAS is considered one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community. The 2024 fellows class consists of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 AAAS disciplinary sections who are being recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements.  “This year’s class of fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities,” said Sudip S. Parikh, AAAS chief executive officer and… Duke Today /2025/03/six-duke-named-fellows-american-association-advancement-science Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:29 -0400 Duke Today Schools Feed Awards and Honors|Basic Science Departments|Biology|Chemistry|Computer Science|Faculty|Mathematics|Neurosurgery|Psychology and Neuroscience|School of Medicine|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences The Biology Professor on an Unusual Career Path in ‘Freedom to Fail’ Series /2025/02/biology-professor-unusual-career-path-freedom-fail-series Trinity College of Arts & Sciences /2025/02/biology-professor-unusual-career-path-freedom-fail-series Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:57:19 -0500 Duke Today Schools Feed Biology|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Three Duke Alumni and One Senior Named Schwarzman Scholars for Graduate Study in China /2025/01/three-duke-alumni-and-one-senior-named-schwarzman-scholars-graduate-study-china Scholars are selected based on leadership potential and entrepreneurial spirit, among other criteria Duke Today /2025/01/three-duke-alumni-and-one-senior-named-schwarzman-scholars-graduate-study-china Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:54:44 -0500 Duke Today Schools Feed Alumni|Biology|Computer Science|Duke Global Health Institute|Sociology|Statistical Science|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Duke 100 Trailblazer: Sheila Patek /2024/11/duke-100-trailblazer-sheila-patek Duke Centennial /2024/11/duke-100-trailblazer-sheila-patek Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:49:14 -0500 Duke Today Schools Feed Biology|Centennial|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences The Race to ID Endangered Lemurs /2024/10/race-id-endangered-lemurs Research Blog /2024/10/race-id-endangered-lemurs Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:54:21 -0400 Duke Today Schools Feed Biology|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences A First-Year’s Journey to the ER Started with A Gift of Ice Cream /2024/09/first-years-journey-er-started-gift-ice-cream “Every time I read about Duke, I find something new I want to do,” says Rosie Smolowitz. “I can totally see myself going to all of those jewelry-making nights and going to the wellness center and just sitting in the mindfulness garden.” It’s not surprising talk coming from the first-year student, given that she’s been part of so many projects over the years. Smolowitz, a graduate of Myers Park High School in Charlotte, spent time volunteering at hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House. She co-founded the Sababa Jewish Culture Club at her high school and launched Pints 4 Providers, a… Duke Today /2024/09/first-years-journey-er-started-gift-ice-cream Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:30:42 -0400 Duke Today Schools Feed Biology|Duke Global Health Institute|students, undergraduate|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Richard White, Former Trinity College Dean, Dies /2024/08/richard-white-former-trinity-college-dean-dies As dean of Trinity College, White helped advance undergraduate education Duke Today /2024/08/richard-white-former-trinity-college-dean-dies Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:00:36 -0400 Duke Today Schools Feed Biology|Duke Gardens|Duke Leadership|Faculty|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Know Your Pollinators. They Might Just Save Your Gardens. /2024/06/know-your-pollinators-they-might-just-save-your-gardens During Pollinator Week, Duke Gardens experts showcase the ‘backbone’ of our ecosystem Duke Today /2024/06/know-your-pollinators-they-might-just-save-your-gardens Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:01:23 -0400 Duke Today Schools Feed Biology|Civic Engagement|Duke Gardens Harnessing Bacteria to Break Down Plastic /2024/06/harnessing-bacteria-break-down-plastic Pratt School of Engineering /2024/06/harnessing-bacteria-break-down-plastic Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:02:03 -0400 Duke Today Schools Feed Bass Connections|Biology|Biomedical Engineering|Civil and Environmental Engineering|Computer Science|Pratt School of Engineering|School of Medicine|Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Charmaine Royal on the Intersection of Genetics and Race /2024/05/charmaine-royal-intersection-genetics-and-race Trinity College of Arts & Sciences /2024/05/charmaine-royal-intersection-genetics-and-race Fri, 17 May 2024 13:32:10 -0400 Duke Today Schools Feed African and African American Studies|Biology|Community and Family Medicine|Duke Global Health Institute