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Engineering for Impact: Meet Duke Engineering’s Next Dean
9/15/21 Pratt School of Engineering

Engineering for Impact: Meet Duke Engineering’s Next Dean

Jerome Lynch shares his perspectives on Duke Engineering, initial priorities as dean, and vision for the transformative role engineers can play in society

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Harnessing Light to Measure Brain Function
9/3/21 Pratt School of Engineering

Harnessing Light to Measure Brain Function

A portable optical tool promises to make surgical planning easier and less invasive for children who need surgery for epilepsy

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NSF Creates Polymer Chemistry Optimization Center at Duke for Future Materials
9/2/21 Duke Today

NSF Creates Polymer Chemistry Optimization Center at Duke for Future Materials

The National Science Foundation has awarded a five-year, $20 million grant to Duke University researchers to explore and optimize the chemical structure and physical properties of individual molecules in a polymer network.

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Robotic Scanner Automates Diagnostic Imaging in the Eye
8/4/21 Pratt School of Engineering

Robotic Scanner Automates Diagnostic Imaging in the Eye

By removing the need for highly trained technicians, the imaging tool could make it easier to diagnose eye diseases outside of specialized clinics