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January 17, 2020
‘Melting Rock’ Models Predict Mechanical Origins of Earthquakes
New model accurately predicts why and how friction drops as rocks slide past one another with greater speed and undergo a phase change
December 23, 2019
Portraits of Particulate Matter
Images taken at Duke’s Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility may shed light for improved solar panel efficiency
December 16, 2019
Understanding How Energy Travels Through Turbulence
Theoretical and computational study shows that "eddies" squeezing themselves are mostly responsible for transferring energy to smaller scales in turbulent flows
December 12, 2019
Deforestation, Erosion Exacerbate Mercury Spikes Near Peruvian Gold Mining
Modeling mercury release from soil erosion could help mine-heavy, deforested regions create helpful policies
December 05, 2019
First-Year Design Showcase: Engineering Solutions for Puffins, Nurses and More
First-Year Design students spent the semester developing solutions for community clients
December 04, 2019
Exploring Purpose, Character and Ethics in Engineering
A new grant from the Kern Family Foundation draws Duke Engineering together with the Divinity School and Kenan Institute for Ethics to integrate purpose, character and ethics into the undergraduate experience
December 03, 2019
Engineering + Computing Showcase Lets Students Pitch Passion Projects
Spring showcase offers a new way for students to network with industry professionals
November 25, 2019
When a 'Pros and Cons' List Won't Cut It
From food choices to land management, Duke engineers wrestle with the complexities of modeling risk
November 25, 2019
Peloso Family Seed Fund Zeroes in on Environmental Engineering
New seed fund supports projects with potential to achieve impactful results at the intersection of engineering and the environment
November 20, 2019
Six Duke Engineers Among Global Highly Cited
Annual Clarivate Analytics list includes 54 Duke researchers, tying the university for 8th worldwide
November 13, 2019
Historic $261 Million Distribution to Benefit Education, Research, Financial Aid at Duke
Four-decade relationship with LORD Corporation leads to support for Duke Engineering, student financial aid