Untangling the Inequitable Effects of Heat and Air Pollution on Human Health
Duke Engineering researchers are working with local Durham households to study the compounding effects of heat and air pollution to help people worldwide.
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Peter Vikesland Named Chair of Duke’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
A longtime collaborator with many faculty members at Duke, Vikesland brings a strong research portfolio in the chemistry of water droplets and collaborative, interdisciplinary leadership to the school.
Four Alumni, Four Paths: Lessons After 20 Years
Four Duke CEE alumni from the Class of 2006 reunite to swap unforgettable undergrad memories, share wildly different career paths, and offer practical advice for future students.
Why Insurers Are Turning To NASA To Understand Weather Risk
Mark Borsuk and Duke's CIRCAD center are working with insurance industry partners to develop new insights, tools, and approaches that improve how individuals, organizations, and communities anticipate, manage, and recover from catastrophic events.
Modernization Needed on Multiple Fronts in Commercial Aviation
The first session on day 1 of the NAE regional meeting held at Duke emphasized that the aviation industry needs broad modernization efforts to keep up with present and future demands.
“This rule is a slap in the face:” Critics say proposed plans to reduce toxic chemicals in NC water protects polluters, not public health
Duke researchers are leading efforts to identify and mitigate harmful PFAS chemicals in NC drinking water.
Senior Spotlight: How Sarah Willmann Found Her Rhythm in Research
Percussionist, ASCE Co-President and CEE senior Sarah Willmann reflects on the experiences that helped her discover the kind of civil engineering researcher she wants to be.
Earthquake Early Warning in Kathmandu
Students from the Tribhuvan University's Institute of Engineering Pulchowk and Duke are co-developing in-country capacity to study and mitigate hazards from earthquakes and air pollution.
This Is What Happens When You Interview 40+ Startup Founders and Engineers in Energy
Reflections on lessons learned in Duke’s Design Climate course about how innovations actually impact society.
Duke as a Living Learning Lab for Geothermal Innovation
Duke Engineering faculty and students have worked on an ambitious project to explore the potential use of geothermal energy on Duke's central campus.
Duke’s Climate Engineering Graduates Step Forward
Members of the inaugural MEng C&SE cohort reflect on how Duke’s interdisciplinary climate engineering program prepared them for careers in consulting, climate policy and corporate sustainability.
Complexity Key to Preventing Infection After Heart Surgery
Research indicates that uniform materials could be the culprit of deadly infections that can occur when using synthetic materials for cardiovascular grafts.