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Duke Part of $19.8 Million NSF Investment in Polymer Network Science
8/24 Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Duke Part of $19.8 Million NSF Investment in Polymer Network Science

Michael Rubinstein will help lead the Duke-led research center that explores the science of polymer networks: long, repeating molecules found in a broad range of materials and products from trees to tires to plastics.

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Kip Coonley Named Engineering Unleashed Fellow
7/31 Awards

Kip Coonley Named Engineering Unleashed Fellow

Kip Coonley, a faculty member of mechanical engineering and materials science (MEMS) and electrical and computer engineering (ECE), received a fellowship to create electromechanical teaching aids.

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Engineering Energy Programs Power Student Success
6/22 Student Experience

Engineering Energy Programs Power Student Success

Certificate & minor programs allow Duke Engineering students to explore the world of energy through either a board interdisciplinary lens or a deep technical dive.

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Duke Research Group Shares Annual Faraday Horizon Prize
6/22 Awards

Duke Research Group Shares Annual Faraday Horizon Prize

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.

Two students sit at a makerspace workbench, carefully examining a small rover prototype. One student holds the vehicle at eye level while both inspect its structure and components during the design process.
STEM Competition Recasts How Durham Middle Schoolers See Themselves
6/16 Outreach

STEM Competition Recasts How Durham Middle Schoolers See Themselves

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.

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The Next Era of Programmable Matter
6/12 ASME

The Next Era of Programmable Matter

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.

NAE leadership, Duke Engineering leadership, and speakers pose for a group photo at the NAE regional meeting on May 20, 2026.
Duke Hosts NAE Regional Meeting Focused on Aviation
5/28 Research

Duke Hosts NAE Regional Meeting Focused on Aviation

Leading experts in aerospace from industry and academia gathered to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the quickly evolving aviation industry.