Systematic Failures: What Can an Intern Do? PublishedJuly 13, 2020 by James Zheng Hello, world! My name’s James, and I am part of the (virtual) DukeEngage program in Washington D.C. I’m currently working … Read more
In this country American means white. Everybody else has to hyphenate. – Toni Morrison PublishedAugust 07, 2019 by Mina Mortchev I wasn’t raised in America, this meant a lot of things for my upbringing. I didn’t eat the same foods … Read more
My Racial Equity Journey Begins Here PublishedJuly 30, 2019 by Rebecca Torrence The nonprofit I work for, the Center for the Study of Social Policy, centers all of its projects in equity. … Read more
Playing the Long Game: The Slow Pace of Nonprofit Work PublishedJuly 18, 2019 by Rebecca Torrence I’ve always been a highly motivated person. I like to get things done, and I like to get them done … Read more
Artificial Intelligence – Where Do We Go From Here? PublishedJune 28, 2019 by Julia Ziaee Over the last few years, artificial intelligence has become a buzzword in the world of technology. While this term is … Read more
Touristing DC on a budget PublishedJuly 19, 2018 by Well Witoonchart As typical of any college student, I love free stuff. At Duke, that’s how I often found myself attending random … Read more
The not-so-shiny side to what the U.S. thought was the key to a sustainable energy landscape PublishedJuly 17, 2018 by Haeryn Kim To those who question what does nuclear energy look like in America, there are 99 currently operating nuclear power reactors. … Read more
Place Matters PublishedJune 18, 2018 by Ashley Coats This morning I attended an event sponsored by The Hill: Maternal and Child Health: Tackling Disparities, Improving Outcomes. Much of … Read more
Freedom to Run PublishedJune 26, 2017 by Nima Mohammadi I love to run. It gives me the chance to collect myself and my thoughts over the events of the … Read more
A Second Summer in DC – A Whole New Experience PublishedJune 27, 2016 by Catalina Villegas The second time you see something, the sense of novelty has worn off. It can be easy to accept your … Read more