![]() To ensure Duke Engineering does more than give these issues lip service, we’re taking numerous actions with a sense of urgency. Of course, high ideals and aspirations aren’t enough to make an impact on the world’s future. ![]() “We’re positioning our curriculum to align with the deep purpose our students have coming into campus and providing them with the agency and grit they’ll need to intrepidly tackle the world’s greatest challenges.” We’re positioning our curriculum to align with the deep purpose our students have coming into campus and providing them with the agency and grit they’ll need to intrepidly tackle the world’s greatest challenges. Building on the marquee features of our First-Year Design course and capstone design program in each major, we’re contextualizing our undergraduate experience with the societal problems-climate related and beyond-our students will solve as future engineers. With the impending consequences of climate change looming larger by the day, all of us in engineering are proud to be part of a university that takes our situation so seriously, with Duke having launched its Climate Commitment late last year.Ĭlimate change touches on most of our school’s research and educational programs-programs that I’m pleased to say continue to evolve to meet the coming demands of addressing this global challenge. Already we’re facing phenomenal rain events in California while surrounding states simultaneously worry about water availability from the Colorado River. The sidewalks are filled with energetic students excited about finishing their semester projects and getting ready for Spring Break! I couldn’t be happier to see such a swift return of the vibrancy to campus that is the hallmark of a close-knit community passionate about its efforts.īut while record warmth in February makes for a wonderful afternoon in the moment, it’s also a reminder of the challenges we face ahead. PhD Plus Professional Development ProgramĪs I write this letter for our annual edition of the DukEngineer Magazine, it’s an unusually warm and beautiful day on campus.Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community. ![]() Duke Pratt School of Engineering Apply Menu
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