Bass Connections brings together faculty, postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates and external partners to tackle complex societal challenges in interdisciplinary research teams.
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Congratulations to Maria LaMonaca Wisdom, PhD, PCC, our assistant vice provost for faculty advancement, on her new book "How to Mentor Anyone in Academia" from Princeton University Press. Read our Q&A with Maria on this often-misunderstood practice: https://lnkd.in/gVVY9tqx
Although collaborative projects have been recognized by the American Association of Colleges Universities (AAC&U) as a high-impact educational practice, the use of collaborative projects often remains at the periphery of university-level curricula. In Collaborative, Project-Based Learning in Higher Education: Case Studies, we present a compilation of 17 case studies profiling how other universities are driving student learning through the use of collaborative projects. We invite faculty, staff and administrators to be inspired by and learn from this new open source and then to share it with colleagues. duke.is/case-studies
Project proposals are now open for the 2025 Code+ program! ? Code+ is a 10-week co-curricular summer program for first- and second-year students interested in tech. Focused on project-based learning, it helps build a diverse pipeline of future tech leaders. Students collaborate with Duke faculty, staff, researchers, IT professionals, and the Durham community to work on real-world projects that result in innovative solutions and useful tools. ? If you have a project that could benefit from a software solution—a web or mobile app, data visualization, or another tool—we’d love to hear about it! Submit your proposal via the brief?project idea form: https://lnkd.in/epK3QAsK The deadline for submissions is November 15.?You can review past years'?projects here: https://lnkd.in/epipAC7J ? We accept ten to twelve projects?each year. Accepted?projects will: ? -Address a real-world issue or need at Duke, in Durham, or beyond -Involve stakeholders who can engage with students throughout the program -Provide students with a rich experience where they can gain software development and professional skills -Introduce students to emerging technologies ? We’re excited to see how your project can shape future tech leaders, advance important initiatives, and bring products to life that impact the community. We expect decisions will be made by the end of November and you will be notified in early December. We hope to hear from you! ? If you have any questions, please contact?[email protected].
Alexander Hong 's passion for marine ecosystems led him to apply academic knowledge to real-world solutions with his Bass Connections team, working with diverse experts to break down plastic pollution with organisms like bacteria. With resilience and teamwork, Alexander shares how failure became a stepping stone to research breakthroughs and personal growth. #InterdisciplinaryResearch #Duke100 #ResearchAtDuke https://lnkd.in/eGhmiQAg
?? Ready to make a difference? ?? Join more than 50 local organizations at the Duke Centennial Volunteer Fair to connect with nonprofits and find opportunities to give back to the Durham community. Whether you want to meet others passionate about the same issues, learn more about amazing work happening in our city, or find your nonprofit match, this is the place to be! ?? Tuesday, October 1 ?? 4–7 PM ?? Penn Pavilion ?? https://lnkd.in/eDMafG_Q This in-person fair is open to all Duke students, faculty, and staff. No registration needed—just show up! Special centennial programming will also be happening throughout the event. Hosted by Duke Community Affairs and the Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center. #Duke100 #Durham #Volunteer #MakeADifference #GiveBack #Volunteer #Nonprofits
Love to hear updates from our students about their work on project teams! Thank you for sharing about your experience with the Duke and the Evolution of Higher Education (2023-2024) team, Faith!
As Duke University continues to celebrate its centennial, I’m excited to share a project that I’ve been deeply involved in over the past academic year and summer. Through Duke University, Bass Connections and the newly established History+ summer program, I had the privilege of joining the Duke and the Evolution of Higher Education team—an oral history project documenting the key trends, movements, and stakeholders shaping both Duke and the higher education landscape over the last 50 years. The oral histories I conducted with notable figures—including education economist Prof. Helen Ladd, the founding director of the Duke women's studies program Prof. Jean O’Barr, and Nobel Laureate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz—deepened my appreciation for how far higher education has progressed in the U.S. over the past 50 years. One of my key takeaways from these interviews was the positive impact of diversity and affirmative action on Duke’s research enterprise. As diversity within faculty, staff, and student bodies increased, so did the competitiveness and success of Duke’s research initiatives. A highlight of the my summer was prototyping our final deliverable—a public-facing digital repository of 40-50 hour-long interviews with faculty, staff, and members of the Duke community. In doing so, I applied design thinking principles that I had learned in an anthropology and UI/UX elective during my freshman year. Though my major is in Political Economy and Public Policy, this opportunity to leverage skills from a different discipline speaks to the beauty of a liberal arts education. I’m incredibly grateful to our team leads—Prof. Edward Balleisen, Prof. Jenny Crowley, and Mary Pat McMahon—for fostering such an inclusive and dynamic research environment. The many skills, insights, and methodologies I’ve gained have not only informed my senior thesis but have also broadened my understanding of the higher education landscape. A special shout out to our graduate mentor Sydney Marshall for the guidance throughout the summer and bringing us homemade baked goodies each meeting!
Check out what the Using Drones To Monitor the Health of Endangered Elephants?project team has been up to! Here is a link to the team page: https://lnkd.in/eEyiW2zw
I had the most amazing summer in Kafue National Park, Zambia working with Game Rangers International and Duke University, Bass Connections! Over two months, I helped deploy camera traps in elephant hotspots and conduct drone flights over orphaned elephants at the Kafue Release Facility. This research will ultimately help conservationists monitor the health and movements of elephant herds while following ethical drone protocols. I’ve returned to campus a certified drone pilot with new skills in international research and memories to last a lifetime. I look forward to analyzing this data for my Master’s Project throughout my final year of grad school! Many thanks to Halina Malinowski, Daniella Chusyd and the support of Indiana University, Nicolette Cagle, Lisa Olivier, and the countless other folks who help make this incredible work possible! Check out this article from Duke Global for more info on the project: https://lnkd.in/eKA3_v-i
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Duke University, Bass Connections is now accepting proposals for 2025-26 projects that engage faculty, undergraduates and graduate/professional students in the interdisciplinary exploration of complex societal challenges. Deadline: Nov. 4 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXfagt3Z
*Two days left to apply by priority deadline* It’s Not Too Late to Join a 2024-2025 Bass Connections Project Team! Students may apply to up to two project teams using our?online application.?The priority deadline to for applications is August 14 at 5 p.m. ?After the priority deadline, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and recruitment for each team will be closed once positions for that team are filled. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evvsn7uw
“We just realized that faculty and students were seeking opportunities to engage in these issues in a constructive and substantive way,” said Laura Howes, assistant vice provost of interdisciplinary studies and Bass Connections. Read more about our new pop-up theme on geopolitical conflict and humanitarian crises in the Middle East and beyond, and apply to be a part of a team by August 14 at 5 p.m.! https://lnkd.in/eBvfgWN5