Elections 2020
Depolarizing America
Interview with sociology professor Chris Bail, director of the Polarization Lab
The GOP Race for 2024 Has Begun (If Donald Trump Doesn’t Run)
Quotes Scott de Marchi, a political science professor at Duke
How to Increase Transparency for Political Ads on Social Media
Commentary co-authored by Matt Perault, director of Duke’s Center on Science & Technology Policy
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Coronavirus
Duke scholars are working to advance our understanding of COVID-19, from basic science to translational medicine to clinical care—as well as to address concerns related to the pandemic from a variety of disciplines.
Student Vaccination Requirements for Fall Semester
Dear Colleagues, As you all know, the success of our pandemic response has relied on a number of different approaches for combating COVID-19—social distancing and de-densification, enhanced cleaning and controlled facilities access, restrictions on visitors and events, and the expectations outlined in the Duke Compact.
Triangle Residents Weigh Benefits and Risks of a COVID Vaccine Passport
Features comments by professor Nita Farhany, director of Duke Science and Society
No Safety Concerns Found With J&J Vaccine After Reactions in Wake, Orange Counties
Reports on Duke Health’s statement that it hasn’t had instances of serious side effects with the J&J vaccine
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Energy & Environment
Duke scholars are exploring new frontiers in such areas as renewable energy, sustainable food and carbon capture to forge a more sustainable relationship between humanity and the global environment.
Ghost Forests Creeping Along East Coast Can Be Seen From Space. What Causes Them?
Covers Duke research; quotes study co-author Emily Ury, a Ph.
Study: Climate Change Shrinks Marine Life Richness Near Equator
Quotes professor Stuart Pimm, a conservation scientist at Duke
Mapping North Carolina’s Ghost Forests From 430 Miles Up
Rising seas and inland-surging seawater are leaving behind the debris of dying forests.
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Health & Medicine
Duke is translating fundamental scientific discoveries to improve health and medicine locally and globally.
Triangle Residents Weigh Benefits and Risks of a COVID Vaccine Passport
Features comments by professor Nita Farhany, director of Duke Science and Society
No Safety Concerns Found With J&J Vaccine After Reactions in Wake, Orange Counties
Reports on Duke Health’s statement that it hasn’t had instances of serious side effects with the J&J vaccine
Protecting Transgender Children: All Should Have the Right to Play
Commentary by Anna Paschall, a medical student and aspiring pediatrician at Duke University School of Medicine
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Politics & Public Policy
Duke is improving the quality of public policymaking through teaching, research, professional training and policy engagement.
Study: School Desegregation Was Not a Cure-All for Black Students
Covers and links to Duke research; quotes William A. Darity, a Duke public policy professor and co-author
Review of ‘Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing’
Review of the new book by Chris Bail, a professor of sociology and public policy and the director of the Polarization Lab at Duke
Triangle Residents Weigh Benefits and Risks of a COVID Vaccine Passport
Features comments by professor Nita Farhany, director of Duke Science and Society
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Race & Culture
Duke scholars are examining forces around race, class, gender, culture, sexuality and religion in their teaching and research and in the community.
Concrete Steps to Diversify the Scientific Workforce
Commentary by Dr. Kafui Dzirasa and colleagues Summary: http://science.
Study: School Desegregation Was Not a Cure-All for Black Students
Covers and links to Duke research; quotes William A. Darity, a Duke public policy professor and co-author
Beyond Pandemic’s Upheaval, a Racial Wealth Gap Endures
Features comments by William A. Darity Jr.
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
University News
Duke is working to transform teaching and discovery for the 21st century while building a robust, responsive and inclusive learning community.
Student Vaccination Requirements for Fall Semester
Dear Colleagues, As you all know, the success of our pandemic response has relied on a number of different approaches for combating COVID-19—social distancing and de-densification, enhanced cleaning and controlled facilities access, restrictions on visitors and events, and the expectations outlined in the Duke Compact.
Duke Seniors Allowed to Bring 2 Guests to Graduation Ceremony at Wallace Wade Stadium
Covers the announcement made by President Vincent Price
Duke Students Evaluate America’s Irregular Broadband Access
Looking closely at the digital divide
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Research
Duke’s research community is widely recognized for its collaboration and its ability to tackle difficult problems from fresh, new angles.
Concrete Steps to Diversify the Scientific Workforce
Commentary by Dr. Kafui Dzirasa and colleagues Summary: http://science.
Ghost Forests Creeping Along East Coast Can Be Seen From Space. What Causes Them?
Covers Duke research; quotes study co-author Emily Ury, a Ph.
Vaccines: Herd Immunity, Passports, Reaching the Underserved
Three Duke experts examine pressing vaccination issues for the media
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Education
‘It’s Not Too Late’: Fewer NC Students Completed the FAFSA This Year
Features an interview with Zadaiah Roye, a junior at Duke and a first-generation college student
A Job or a Civic Duty? Colorado Weighs Paying School Board Members
Features the work and comments of Nick Carnes, an associate professor of political science at the Sanford School of Public Policy
Nathaniel Mackey’s Long Song
Profiles the Duke creative writing professor, whose “Double Trio” will be published this month
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University
Technology
Review of ‘Breaking the Social Media Prism: How to Make Our Platforms Less Polarizing’
Review of the new book by Chris Bail, a professor of sociology and public policy and the director of the Polarization Lab at Duke
Your ‘Smart Home’ Is Watching and Possibly Sharing Your Data With the Police
Commentary co-authored by Justin Sherman, the co-founder of the Ethical Tech initiative at Duke and the technology adviser at Stop
Future Environmental Sentinels Could Be Duke Engineers’ ‘Soft’ Robots
Quotes Shyni Varghese, professor of biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering and materials science, and orthopaedic surgery
Duke Expert Discusses the Arguments and Issues in the Derek Chauvin Trial
Interview with Jesse McCoy, a lecturing fellow and supervising attorney for the Duke Law Civil Justice Clinic
Why Is Health Care So Expensive? Blame the Lobbyists
Commentary by Dr. Peter Ubel, a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke
China on a Mission to Turn ‘Junk’ Patents Into Treasure
Features comments by Denis Simon, former executive vice-chancellor of Duke Kunshan University