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Duets is here! Listen to all six 10-minute episodes featuring Duke University faculty and student duos. In these episodes, you will learn how intergenerational collaboration impacts poetry writing and archiving, how interdisciplinary approaches can shape our understanding of historical events, how building a supportive community is foundational for researchers, and so much more!   Join scholars across the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences as they share their explorations into the human side of research collaboration at Trinity College! Listen now https://lnkd.in/eWA6g3jH Duke Undergraduate Research Support Office Duke Alumni Engagement and Development Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy #TrinityDuets

Combining a tool she loves and a topic she cares about, Assistant Professor Monica Agrawal uses computational methodologies to study the multiple scales of human health. Hear about how she has come to teach a class — Intro to language processing — that first got her hooked on Computer Science ten years ago. https://lnkd.in/gKGtgMDq

What would your work look like if it reflected your true self? Ballet dancers have a powerful answer: tear-jerking beauty. Check out the latest episode of “Duets” to hear Leah Esemuede (T’ 24) and Associate Professor of the Practice Iyun Ashani Harrison discuss how the body is politicized in the ballet world, the vital role of artistic skills on overall student success, and the decisions a choreographer must make when staging a dance piece. Duke University Duke Undergraduate Research Support Office Duke Alumni Engagement and Development #TrinityDuets https://lnkd.in/dgjEqhGR

French Ambassador Laurent Bili paid the Center for French and Francophone Studies a visit and met with Duke University President Vincent Price, Provost Alec Gallimore, Vice President Chris Simmons and Arts & Humanities Dean Leo Ching to discuss transatlantic academic cooperation. The visit reflected the French embassy's commitment to academic partnership and emphasized the priority given to university and research cooperation between the U.S. and France. https://lnkd.in/eR9ZX-zz

The Duke Community is still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across our state. In this heartfelt tribute, Duke University Chorale performs "The Road Home" by Stephen Paulus in honor of the colleges and universities of western North Carolina. After watching the ongoing disaster unfold, the Duke Chorale sends this song to all of those impacted by tragic events across the region, including the sibling singers in the schools of Western North Carolina. Directed by Allan Friedman and accompanied by Mary Hamilton, this performance is meant to provide comfort and strength on the road to recovery and rebuilding. Please consider joining one of the many Duke relief efforts: https://lnkd.in/eacz_zZH

Congratulations to our four faculty members who were recently recognized by the Arts & Sciences Council for outstanding achievements in undergraduate teaching! Meet this year's recipients: Associate Professor of the Practice of Chemistry Kathryn Haas — David and Janet Vaughan Brooks Award  Lecturer of German Studies April Henry — Richard K. Lublin Award Associate Professor of the Practice of African and African American Studies and History Karin Shapiro — Howard D. Johnson Award Professor of the Practice of Music Caroline Stinson — Robert B. Cox Award https://lnkd.in/eqkBY6dX

Senior Alejandra Gonzalez-Acosta dabbled in a bit of everything growing up, from singing and dancing to acting and drawing. With seven theater productions and seven semesters of art classes under her belt, Gonzalez-Acosta wanted to bring those interests with her to Duke. The Psychology major feels she’s achieved the goal twofold through a Visual Arts minor and her involvement with the student-run theater group Hoof 'n' Horn. Read more about how Gonzalez-Acosta blends her interest in the arts and healthcare to create a canvas of care: https://lnkd.in/gqdhKP2X

Say hello to the new faculty cohort joining Trinity College of Arts & Sciences! 👋 These scholars are studying everything from the impact of digital platforms on Japanese youth culture, to how butterfly wings can teach us about biodiversity, to cameras that take pictures of the oldest light in the universe, and what science and literature can tell us about what it means to be human. Read their stories and learn how they embody what it means to pursue curiosity, connection and humility. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gD-NqFJx  Naiima Khahaifa Dorsa Amir, PhD Shikhar Singh Mélanie Lamotte Tamika Y. Nunley, PhD Alessandra L. Gonzalez, Ph.D. Felix Tintelnot Monica Agrawal Eric Fouh Yu Tong Eve Vavagiakis, PhD Travis Nicholson Anyi Mazo Vargas Filippo Ascolani Charles Musiba Angelina Lucento Andrew Griebeler Kimberly Hassel Preeti Singh Jennifer Flaherty Eric Disbro Katryn Evinson

Not everyone would want to dive into the mind of a World War II criminal, but that’s where Andrew McCallum (T ’24) found himself during his research into Paraguay’s history. McCallum and Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology Christine Folch discuss how stories unfold as researchers dig into different sources of history. Listen to this episode of “Duets” to find out how they stay hopeful while researching dark moments in history. Duke University Duke Undergraduate Research Support Office Duke Alumni Engagement and Development #TrinityDuets https://lnkd.in/g4u_huEU

Duke University has received a $25 million gift to spur learning and innovation in STEM-related fields via a new undergraduate scholars program.    The gift from philanthropists Bruce and Martha Karsh will establish a program that will match undergraduate students who have declared majors in disciplines in the natural sciences, engineering and STEM-related fields with faculty in the Duke University Pratt School of Engineering and Trinity College. https://lnkd.in/gwqb98ce