A group of five Duke seniors and one junior are at Duke Kunshan University this weekend to present papers at the first DKU Undergraduate Humanities Research Conference. Over 230 submissions were received, and 40 students were selected to present at the conference. DKU's Humanities Research Center (HRC) distributed the application through the Office of DKU Programs, who partnered at Duke with Directors of Academic Engagement to forward event details to students. Duke participants were selected based on the… read more about Six Duke Students Present Papers at DKU Humanities Research Conference »
Check out another way to find research projects! Muser http://muser.biology.duke.edu is a newly expanded database of Duke undergraduate research opportunities (paid, unpaid, independent study, volunteer, or work-study) posted by Duke faculty, postdoctoral researchers, lab technicians/managers/research affiliates, and graduate students. read more about Muser: Spring 2024 Round Opening Soon! »
UCL's Institute of Opthalmology invites life science students to apply for a Summer Internship Programme at the Institute. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME The programme is intended to prepare, inspire and support students who want to engage in research. We hope the experience will lead you to possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. You will learn about what is involved to solve some of the most pressing health issues of our times by faculty who are leading the front. You will… read more about UCL's Institute of Opthalmology invites life science students to apply for a Summer Internship Programme at the Institute. »
ENGAGE IN RESEARCH The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IOO) Summer Research Programme invites students from Liberal Arts Faculties with an opportunity to engage in experiential learning in UCL's world-renowned research laboratories. This programme is intended to prepare, inspire and support students who want to engage in research. ABOUT THE PROGRAMME As a participant in one of our URPs, you will become immersed in the working… read more about UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IOO) Summer Research Programme »
The Duke Initiative for Science & Society has a new lunch and learn series open to the entire Duke community. SciComm (Science Communication) Lunch-and-Learn is a monthly event in which we explore interesting, novel aspects of science communication in an informal setting. These are not lectures, but rather discussions with invited presenters (from both within and beyond Duke) who are doing interesting work, asking important research questions, or pushing boundaries in some realm of science communication. … read more about SciComm (Science Communication) Lunch-and-Learn »
Our Data+ 2019 program application site is now open for students to apply for Data+ 2019. Check out our 2019 Data+ projects HERE. The application site can be accessed here: https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/763 Our program will run from May 28 – August 3, 2019 with a wide variety of interdisciplinary data projects. Apply today!! Questions about Data+ can be emailed to Paul Bendich at Bendich@math.duke.edu read more about Data+ Applications Open! Apply today! »
Are you a current Duke sophomore or junior seeking an energy internship for summer 2019? The Duke University Energy Initiative is maintaining a list of energy companies interested in internship applications from Duke sophomores and juniors. We encourage you to reach out to any that appeal to you—and check the list regularly since we will be adding more in the weeks to come! We invite current sophomores and juniors to apply for supplementary financial… read more about Duke University Energy Initiative Internships »
2019 Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques Diversity Fellowship Apply Now 2019 Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques Diversity Fellowship application to be considered for participation in the summer educational opportunity which has a goal of attracting underrepresented groups into social science graduate programs, in particular, the Michigan Program in Survey Methodology (MPSM). Candidates should meet one or more of the following criteria: 1. Come from educational, cultural or… read more about 2019 Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques Diversity Fellowship »
The NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) is designed to provide a unique opportunity for highly motivated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) focused undergraduate students to solidly connect with NIEHS and receive frontier-level training in biomedical research. Students in NSCP have an opportunity for hands-on mentored research experiences, as well as professional and personal development. The Program is committed to encouraging students to pursue careers in scientific investigation, both basic and… read more about NIEHS Scholars Connect Program (NSCP) »
DURHAM, N.C. — Environmental Sciences and Policy and Biology double major Ruolin (Eudora) Miao traveled to Jilin, China in September to present her research on protected area-friendly products and services at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the International Alliance of Protected Areas. She collaborated with researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences on the work, and was advised on it by Stuart Pimm, Doris Duke Professor of Conservation Ecology at Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment. Her presentation… read more about RUOLIN MIAO PRESENTS UNDERGRAD RESEARCH AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN CHINA »
The Alvarez Lab in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology is looking for an undergraduate researcher. The Alvarez lab studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying breast cancer dormancy, recurrence and metastasis. Specifically, we are looking for someone to contribute to a project centered on understanding the consequences of whole-genome duplication during tumor evolution. The project will involve tissue culture and molecular biology techniques. No previous laboratory experience is required… read more about The Alvarez Lab in the Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology is looking for an undergraduate researcher »
Are you interested in summer opportunities around Duke? If so, please take a look at our summer opportunities booklet!!! There is information on the awards, contact information, deadlines, and any funding opportunities. read more about Interested in summer research opportunities around Duke? »
Did you miss the Getting Started in Research Event on September 18th but still would like to see the information URS and the DAEs covered in their presentation? If so, please use the link below to look at the powerpoint! Getting Started in Research Powerpoint read more about Miss the Getting Started in Research Event? »
Each summer, at the end of the six-week summer bridge program, the 51 first year David M. Rubenstein Scholars presented their research as posters at the David M. Rubenstein Scholars Poster Presentation. These student teams picked their own research topics which ranged from predicting basketball team performance to top 40 music trends to analyzing the effect of parental wealth and race on the status of offspring. “Investigating Factors Affecting Access to Antenatal Care in Ethiopia: A Markov Chain Analysis”… read more about “Investigating Factors Affecting Access to Antenatal Care in Ethiopia: A Markov Chain Analysis” »
Each summer, at the end of the six-week summer bridge program, the 51 first year David M. Rubenstein Scholars presented their research as posters at the David M. Rubenstein Scholars Poster Presentation. These student teams picked their own research topics which ranged from predicting basketball team performance to top 40 music trends to analyzing the effect of parental wealth and race on the status of offspring. “Comparing Socioeconomic Statuses of Queer Americans and the General Population” Although racism… read more about “Comparing Socioeconomic Statuses of Queer Americans and the General Population” »
Each summer, at the end of the six-week summer bridge program, the 51 first year David M. Rubenstein Scholars presented their research as posters at the David M. Rubenstein Scholars Poster Presentation. These student teams picked their own research topics which ranged from predicting basketball team performance to top 40 music trends to analyzing the effect of parental wealth and race on the status of offspring. “The Effect of Long-Term vs. Short-Term Performance History on the 2018 NHL Playoffs” Sports… read more about “The Effect of Long-Term vs. Short-Term Performance History on the 2018 NHL Playoffs” »
Please congratulate the 2018 Benenson Awards in the Arts Winners! The Benenson Awards provides funding for fees, travel and other educational expenses for arts-centered projects proposed by undergraduates. In the past, the Benenson Awards, named in honor of the donor, Edward Benenson, T ’34, a Duke trustee emeritus have supported projects such as: the incorporation of technology and art with dance choreography an interpretation of the Target icon into a multicolor landscape of circular shapes a 10-15 minute… read more about 2018 Benenson Winners »
Each year, usually in late March or early April, 5-10 outstanding undergraduate researchers (accompanied by a faculty/staff member) from each ACC university gather at a host university to present their research, either verbally or as a poster. At most universities, the student delegates are chosen through a refereeing process. To be invited to the conference is a real honor. In April 2018, the ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference was held at Boston College and six remarkable Duke University… read more about 2018 ACC Meeting of the Minds »
During the 2018 ACC Meeting of the Minds, Cam-Ha Nguyen'18, a Public Policy/Asia and Middle Eastern Studies major, presented a poster on "Autonomy, But Together: Exploring Teachers’ Autonomy, Efficacy, and Job Satisfaction in Elementary Schools". In April 2018, the ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference was held at Boston College and four remarkable Duke University seniors were chosen to present their work to their ACC peers. read more about 2018 ACC Meeting of the Minds- Cam-Ha Nguyen »
During the 2018 ACC Meeting of the Minds, Joseph Kreitz '18, a biology major, presented a poster on "A rational bacteriophage cocktail design framework that improves the efficacy of phage predation in vitro". In April 2018, the ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference was held at Boston College and four remarkable Duke University seniors were chosen to present their work to their ACC peers. read more about 2018 ACC Meeting of the Minds- Joseph Kreitz »
During the 2018 ACC Meeting of the Minds, Reena Debray '18, a biology major, presented a poster on "Testing how social relationships “get under the skin”: mitochondrial DNA regulation in a social primateon" In April 2018, the ACC Meeting of the Minds Conference was held at Boston College and four remarkable Duke University seniors were chosen to present their work to their ACC peers. read more about 2018 ACC Meeting of the Minds- Reena Debray »