The Market for Megawatts: Itaipu Electricity Trading
Published by Jack Kochansky
Weeks 3 and 4 were busy, and we learned a lot about the specifics of the electricity sector in Brazil. …
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Keeping it UP: Week 7 Reflection
Published by Manvi Malhotra
I made this chart to show some ways that I want to continue engaging in general volunteer work, potential obstacles …
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Virtual Itaipu- Where The Only Waterfalls Come From The Sink
Published by Kyra Cooperman
The Duke Engage Itaipu program students began our eight week journey on June 22. With a group of four students …
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Placing Solutions into Context
Published by Oluebube Udochukwu
Our IGNITE project at DukeEngage empowers students around the world through developing curricula on STEM skills and STEM knowledge to …
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Ariely’s TED Talk
Published by Oluebube Udochukwu
“The more effort one puts into their work, the more they love it. The more meaningful the work is, the …
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For or With?
Published by Gabrielle Lee
Not so long ago, I came across this article on social media: https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/medical-school-admissions-doctor/articles/volunteer-activities-for-premed-students-during-coronavirus-outbreak. The article brings attention to the many …
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Expression Shouldn’t be a Privilege
Published by Alison Hurst
As I near the end of my work with the Criminal Justice Resource Center, I’m not often taken aback by …
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Support and Resiliency Go Hand in Hand
Published by Cidian Edwards
No one would question that an individual can be resilient – but the question of how an individual becomes resilient …
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Fighting Homelessness with Housing
Published by William Brodner
One of the biggest obstacles to breaking the cycle of poverty is the lack of affordable housing. When housing is …
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