In hospital intensive care units, neurologists often use a simple scorecard to quickly evaluate a critically ill patient’s likelihood of having a brain-damaging seizure so they can prevent it. The scorecard saves lives, lowers costs and helps doctors make far more efficient use of important, expensive medical equipment. But it wasn’t always that way. Until about 2019, hospitals had no way to quickly monitor a patient’s electronic brain activity and accurately predict whether a seizure was lurking. Often, a… read more about A Tool That Helps Predict a Brain-Damaging Seizure »
On May 9, the Department of Computer Science awarded degrees to graduates in the class of 2025. Among the graduates were Computer Science student ambassadors, award winners, and the 2025 undergraduate student Commencement speaker.In his commencement speech to the graduates, chair and Arthur S. Pearse Distinguished Professor of Computer Science Jian Pei reminded graduates, "wherever life takes you, you’ll always have a home here."Congratulations to our 2025 graduates! read more about Class of 2025: Wherever Life Takes You, You’ll Always Have a Home Here »
On May 9, the Department of Computer Science hosted a commencement ceremony for families and graduates of the class of 2025. Chair and Arthur S. Pearse Distinguished Professor of Computer Science Jian Pei offered his congratulations as he ushered the class into the future.The following is a lightly edited transcript of Pei's speech. Jian Pei is chair and Arthur S. Pearse Distinguished Professor of Computer Science. (Photo by RTP.Studio) Dear graduates, families and… read more about A Note from the Chair: Commencement 2025 »
Sayan Bhattacharya, Sepehr Assadi, Soheil Behnezhad , Martín Costa, Shay Solomon and Tianyi Zhang have received a Best Paper Award at STOC 2025, the 57th ACM Symposium on Theory of Computing. Sayan Bhattacharya, one of the collaborators received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Duke University as is currently an associate professor at the University of Warwick.Held annually since 1969, STOC covers all areas of research within algorithms and complexity theory and is one of the two most prestigious conferences in… read more about Duke Alum Sayan Bhattacharya Receives STOC 2025 Best Paper Award »
The following is a partial list of national, university, school and departmental awards presented to the members of the Class of 2025. In some awards where there are multiple winners, only members of the Class of 2025 are included. read more about Department Honors and Laurels for the Class of 2025 »
In this teaching practice byte (TPB), we bring you Professor Andrew Begel to discuss how to support communication for project teams through the lens of supporting our neurodivergent students. We first discuss briefly why there is a greater awareness of neurodiversity. Then we go into how to support student communication within a team setting, regardless of your students’ neurotype, since it turns out all students need to be taught how to communicate more effectively! This TPB discusses concrete ways to identify hidden… read more about CS-Ed Podcast: Scaffolding Project Team Communication, Including for Neurodivergence »
Benjamin Peng is a Trinity senior graduating in 2025 with a double major in Classical Studies and Computer Science. We asked him to tell us a little bit about his experience, and about the unexpected benefits of graduating with these two very different majors.Were you always interested in Classical Studies?I came into Duke with no experience with Latin and no experience with the classics more broadly, but I've come to really appreciate the four years I've spent studying Latin, and I can honestly… read more about Introducing Trinity’s Class of 2025: Benjamin Peng »
Felicia Wang (T ’25) is an artist and Mathematics major with a double minor in Computer Science and Political Science. Her career interests converge in climate policy, and she leaves behind something special at Duke: Climate Cafes. Climate Cafes are campus meetups where students can discuss themes around emerging issues of climate change. Bryan Koen the Assistant Director for Education & Experiential Learning at the Nicholas Institute, remembers, Wang discussing the need for… read more about Graduating Senior Felicia Wang Leaves Impact Through Climate Cafe Programming »
DURHAM, N.C. – A combined 33 Duke fencers garnered spots on the All-ACC Academic Men's and Women's Fencing Teams, as announced by the conference office Thursday. Junior Kunling Tong was tabbed the Co-Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year.The male Blue Devils honored were Ethan Boroditsky, Laith Elkousy, Lev Ermakov, Joseph Glasson, Justin Glozman, William Holz, Owen Li, Joshua Lo, Allen Marakov, Justin Morrill, Giulio Pech, Ryan… read more about Computer Science Major Named Co-Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year »
Jaeden Toy is a graduating senior with majors in Computer Science and Russian and a minor in Linguistics. He has served as a Trinity Ambassador for Computer Science. Trinity Ambassadors are student volunteers, nominated by their departments, to serve in this unique and important role.We asked a few of the ambassadors from the Class of 2025 to share their favorite memories from Duke. The below interview has been slightly edited for clarity. What was one of the most impactful classes you took during your time at… read more about Notes From the Class of 2025: Take a Chance and Say "Yes" »
One is a first-generation Indian-American who grew up in Princeton, N.J. The other grew up in the rural United States, rodeo riding. Though Danica Bajaj and Lucas Vaughan come from different upbringings, they have one thing in common: They were selected as the undergraduate and graduate student commencement speakers for the Class of 2025. A Message of HopeBajaj, who will graduate with a computer science major and a philosophy minor, says her message to students this year will center on “finding hope and community… read more about 2025 Student Commencement Speakers: Different Backgrounds, One Special Day »
Each year, Duke University awards Benenson Awards in the Arts, which provide funding for arts-centered projects proposed by undergraduates, including graduating seniors. This year, the Student Arts Award Committee awarded prizes to fifteen students for creative projects spanning film, theater, creative writing, music, dance, and visual art. read more about Announcing the 2025 Benenson Award Winners »
Two Duke University undergraduates have been honored as Barry M. Goldwater Scholars, which supports students who already have an exceptional research record and are pursuing careers in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. Each Goldwater Scholar receives up to $7,500 annually toward the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board.Deven Gupta and Paul Rosu are among the 441 students awarded Goldwater Scholarships this year. Goldwater Scholars are nominated by their respective universities and… read more about Duke Computer Science Sophomore Named 2025 Goldwater Scholar »
The department of computer science recently introduced a new concentration in software engineering and design, available to students pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in computer science. This marks the first concentration offered to students pursuing the BA.Prior to the addition, students pursuing the BS had three concentrations to choose from — AI and machine learning, software systems and data science. The new concentration offers computer science majors — the most popular major at Duke — the… read more about Duke Introduces New Computer Science Concentration in Software Engineering and Design »
Alejandra Gonzalez-Acosta is one of 29 students to receive the 2025 Forever Duke Student Leadership Award.Presented annually by Duke Alumni Engagement and Development, the award recognizes graduating students within Duke’s undergraduate, graduate and professional schools for their outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering a strong sense of community at Duke.Gonzalez-Acosta, a Psychology major with minors in Visual Arts and Computational Biology, was nominated by faculty and peers for her leadership in the… read more about Psychology Senior Awarded for Outstanding Leadership »
Students in the Class of 2027 participated in the Halfway There Celebration on Abele Quad after declaring their majors. Sponsored by Sophomore Spark, a signature program through QuadEx, Halfway There is an annual event to recognize the accomplishments of the current sophomore class and celebrate the halfway point of their Duke undergraduate experience. Trinity College of Arts & Sciences is home to 35 departments and programs across arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Approximately 80% of Duke’s… read more about Computer Science Sophomores Declare They Are Halfway There »
Six Duke faculty have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).Fellowship in AAAS is considered one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community.The 2024 fellows class consists of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators across 24 AAAS disciplinary sections who are being recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. “This year’s class of fellows are the embodiment of scientific excellence and service to our communities,” said Sudip… read more about Cynthia Rudin Named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science »
Rick LaRowe is a principal technical fellow at Raytheon, an RTX company, where he has worked for 22 years. He is currently the software engineering technical director and leads software strategy and roadmaps for AI and machine learning. Prior to joining Raytheon, Rick held senior management and technical positions working in advanced systems and software at Baltimore Technologies, GTE Internetworking, BBN, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Encore Computers. He has numerous publications and holds four patents… read more about Alumni Profiles Series: Rick LaRowe »
Twenty four hours full of brainstorming, debugging, and caffeine. Coders of all skill levels came together from February 8-9 to participate in the Code for Good hackathon, an annual event hosted by student organization HackDuke. Fueled by pizza and energy drinks, teams of up to four vie for the chance to win prizes ranging from LEGO sets to Apple Watches. Most projects fell into one or more of the four tracks: Health, Finance, Sustainability, and Interactive Media. read more about You Don’t Have to Be a Hacker to Make an Impact in This 24-Hour Coding Sprint »
The Apple Scholars in AIML PhD fellowship program supports emerging leaders in academic research through funding as they pursue their PhDs, mentorship with Apple researchers, and internship opportunities. Scholars are nominated by their universities and are selected for the program based on their innovative research, leadership, and commitment to advancing their fields.Now in its sixth year, the fellowship program has supported more than 100 emerging leaders in computer science and engineering at the graduate and… read more about Two Ph.D. Students Announced as 2025 Apple Scholars in AIML »
Duke University has awarded distinguished professorships to 31 faculty members and will recognize them in a ceremony at the Washington Duke Inn on May 14.“I am very proud to recognize these outstanding faculty colleagues with distinguished professorships,” said President Vincent E. Price. “Through their extraordinary scholarship and teaching, they are advancing solutions, inventions and cures that will uplift humankind and make a lasting difference in the world.”Distinguished professorships honor faculty who are well-… read more about Six Trinity Faculty Members Among Duke's New Distinguished Professors »
An ambitious project led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators aims to use artificial intelligence technologies to generate antibody therapies against any antigen target of interest. VUMC has been awarded up to $30 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to build a massive antibody-antigen atlas, develop AI-based algorithms to engineer antigen-specific antibodies, and apply the AI technology to identify and develop potential therapeutic antibodies. ARPA-H is an agency… read more about Duke CS Alum Leads Group Developing AI Technology for Therapeutic Antibody Discovery »
At the crossroads of health care and technology, two leaders at Duke are not just driving innovation, they are ensuring that it is accessible and fair for all. Michael Pencina, a biostatistics and bioinformatics professor focusing on AI’s impact on health care, and computer science professor Nicki Washington, championing inclusivity in computer science education, share a core belief: Progress in AI and technology holds value when it benefits everyone. Pencina, director of Duke AI Health, emphasizes the… read more about Making AI More Ethical at Duke »
Seven Trinity College of Arts & Sciences faculty members have been awarded funding from the Undergraduate Program Enhancement Fund. Backed by Duke’s Provost’s Office, the fund supports innovative proposals that enhance undergraduate experiential learning.Owen Astrachan, Professor of the Practice of Computer Science, will design a course called AI, Algorithms, and APIs: Great Ideas of Computer Science (Redux). He envisions the course as an alternative introduction to the major, with the goal of making it the one course… read more about Seven Trinity Faculty Awarded Funding to Enhance Undergraduate Programs »
Three Duke alumni and a senior have been named Schwarzman Scholars, a program that funds one year of graduate study in Beijing.From an initial pool of nearly 5,000 applicants, they are among approximately 150 Scholars chosen from around the world.Anya Button, Yutao Gong, Hope Jackson, and Jie (Vincent) Liu will develop international leadership skills through the fully funded one-year master’s degree program in global affairs, designed to enable future leaders of the 21st century to engage with China.Scholars are selected… read more about Three Duke Alumni and One Senior Named Schwarzman Scholars for Graduate Study in China »
Four Duke CS students were honored by the Computing Research Association (CRA) for Outstanding Undergraduate Research in 2024-2025. The Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award program recognizes undergraduate students in North American colleges and universities who show outstanding research potential in an area of computing research. The award is made possible through the generous support of Sandia National Laboratories and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).FinalistHarry… read more about Duke CS Students Honored by 2025 CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Research Awards »
