Led by a partnership between Durham Public Schools and Duke Engineering, the first “Innovation for Humanity” event brought teams from four local middle schools together to solve challenging problems.
Certificate & minor programs allow Duke Engineering students to explore the world of energy through either a board interdisciplinary lens or a deep technical dive.
A group of Duke undergraduates, doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty members spanning several years were recognized along with national collaborators for their work to develop novel semiconductor materials that can control spin, charge and light.
Xiaoyue Ni has unlocked robotic building blocks using electrically heated elements that turn solids to liquids, which allows the material to mimic a wide range of mechanical behaviors.
While Argus looks like a sea urchin, Boyuan Chen and his lab took cues from physics, not biology.
Leading experts in aerospace from industry and academia gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the quickly evolving aviation industry.
Day three of the NAE regional meeting held at Duke featured engaging discussions centered on industry opportunities for technology adoption and capital investments.
The second session on day 1 of the NAE regional meeting held at Duke looked at ambitious ideas of aircraft design to solve challenges in commercial aviation.
A robot being developed at Duke University is almost ready to face the world, in any direction.
Duke engineers introduce Argus, a robot with no front, no back and 20 eyes, as proof-of-concept for a new design principle called dynamic symmetry.
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.
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, Duke Engineering celebrated over 1,200 graduates from its various programs.
