Dr. Nicki Washington (Computer Science) delivered the keynote address at the Future of CS Summit hosted by the Computer Science Teachers Association. Her speech focused on diversity and inclusion, emphasizing that "racism isn't a bug; it's a feature." Read more here. read more about Nicki Washington delivers keynote address at Future of CS Summit »
The Duke University Board of Trustees' Climate and Sustainability Task Force is working to maximize the University's potential total societal impact (TSI) through a focus on how an educational institution can help create a sustainable future for our students, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Share your priorities on how Duke should tackle the climate crisis & community sustainability. Take the survey (best on laptops) by Jan. 22 to help inform a board of trustees task force. read more about Use your voice: complete survey by Jan. 22 to share what you think Duke should prioritize to tackle the climate crisis »
In the first of a two-part discussion, Duke Professors Thavolia Glymph and Ed Balleisen discuss the broad history of structural racism in the United States. To learn more about what's being done to advance racial equity at Duke, visit http://anti-racism.duke.edu Watch video here. read more about The Evolution of Racism in American History | Part One »
Professor Felwine Sarr was featured in the french-language Young Africa magazine. See more here. read more about Felwine Sarr featured in Young Africa for his book Afrotopia »
After an intensive nationwide search by a school-wide committee, Karis Boyd-Sinkler has been named the new Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Pratt School of Engineering, beginning in March 2021. In this vital role, Boyd-Sinkler will work with Duke Engineering’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community (DEIC) Committee and the school’s four departments to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and community through activities, programs, relationships, and the development and implementation of a… read more about Boyd-Sinkler Named Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Duke Engineering »
Dr. Mark Anthony Neal (AAAS) deftly moderated the Black Frame: New Voices of Documentary, an A&E IndieFilms Speakeasy event, where acclaimed contemporary Black filmmakers discuss how they are moving the documentary form forward using new approaches, cinematic languages, and theory in their recent work. View the documentary event here. read more about Dr. Mark Anthony Neal Moderates Black Frame: New Voices of Documentary | A&E IndieFilms Speakeasy »
Dr. Maria Tackett, an assistant professor of the practice with Duke’s Department of Statistical Science, documents how COVID-19 interrepted her classroom and how she adjusted to the changes. She finds that, "Adapting my classes for remote learning made me rethink what learning is done in the classroom versus what students can learn on their own. Despite the challenging circumstances, I’m pleased with how the semester went using the flipped classroom approach and how much students engaged under the new format." Read… read more about A Flipped Classroom Sparks Online Student Engagement »
The COVID-19 vaccine will protect you and others from the virus and help us end this pandemic. While people with medical conditions may be concerned about the vaccine, Duke Health experts said that having a medical condition can increase your risk of getting very sick if you are infected. “One of the great things about these vaccines is that they can be used in a wide variety of individuals," said Kenneth Schmader, MD, a geriatric disease specialist at Duke. He and other Duke experts explained why the benefits of… read more about Weigh the Benefits of the COVID-19 Vaccine Against the Risk for Infection »
President Vincent Price invited others to join a series of online Leadership Conversations to address concerns about the new semester. “As we return from the holidays and look ahead to the spring semester, we know that we face significant challenges—and quite a few opportunities—in the months ahead,” Price wrote. “While we anticipate that our COVID testing and Duke United policies will remain largely the same as the fall, we want to offer an opportunity for updates and feedback.” It will take place for faculty… read more about Price invites Duke Community to Leadership Conversations January 25-29 »
After last week’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol by a gang of rioters egged on by President Trump, longtime observers of government and politics are trying to determine just how much damage the nation has suffered and how it can begin to recover. At Duke, three experts, including Darrell Miller (Law) and Dr. Adriene Lentz-Smith (History) discussed the challenges the nation now faces. Read more here. read more about Duke experts discuss the U.S. Capitol Riots: Where do we go from here? »
https://www.wral.com/wral-documentary-maryann/19463377/?version=embedded_v2&player_options=%257B%2522embedded_autoplay_next%2522%253Atrue%257D Warm. Giving. Caring. Compassionate. Those are just some of the adjectives used to describe the late State Rep. MaryAnn Black by people who knew and worked with her. Black was a career social worker in Durham who served on the county Board of Commissioners, worked as the associate vice president of community relations at Duke University Health System and served in the NC House… read more about WRAL releases documentary honoring MaryAnn Black's legacy »
Congratulations to Ernestine Briggs-King, PhD, Psychiatry and Camille Frazier-Mills, MD, Medicine who were named among the 2021 ALICE Program cohort. The Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement program is a yearlong leadership development program for mid-career women faculty in leadership roles. The program provides instruction in key leadership competencies and a unique peer-… read more about Congratulations to the 2021 ALICE Program Cohort! »
On an episode of The Politics Podcast from WUNC Duke professor Deondra Rose (Sanford) discusses that little-known dark chapter in U.S. history, and how it might help us understand the events of last week. Listen here. read more about Dr. Deondra Rose dives into history to explain Capitol Hill extremists »
Dr. Shaundra Daily (Pratt) worked with other scholars at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to produce a new report that shows learning experiences in computing that are designed with attention to K-12 students’ interests, identities, and backgrounds may attract underrepresented groups to computing better than learning experiences that mimic current professional computing practices and culture do. Read more here. read more about Designing Learning Experiences with Attention to Students’ Backgrounds Can Attract Underrepresented Groups to Computing »
The Department of African and African American Studies (AAAS) and Duke Black Alumni (DBA) present "The Power of Protest Music." This video will delve into the historical and contemporary role that protest music has played in the fight for justice. This is the sixth in the "Black in 2020" series of lectures, an ongoing series which explores various facets of the black experience in America. Origionally recorded August 2020, watch this discussion between Dr. Mark Anthony Neal and Dr. Anthony Kelley here. read more about The Power of Protest Music: A discussion between Dr. Mark Anthony Neal and Dr. Anthony Kelley »
Originally recorded in July 2020, The Department of African and African American Studies (AAAS) and Duke Black Alumni (DBA) conduct a virtual conversation about race and justice in America. This is the first in the "Black in 2020" series of lectures, an ongoing series which explores various facets of the black experience in America. Speakers include Mark Anthony Neal, James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African and African American Studies, Chair of the AAAS Department and Adriane Lentz-Smith, Associate… read more about The Fire Next Time: A Conversation About Race and Justice in America »
As we move into 2021, Black Think Tank would like to highlight the 10 most-viewed news stories in 2020 on the BTT website. We were proud to see how the Black faculty at Duke continued to share their voice, deepen their knowledge, and connect with their fellow scholars throughout the year, whether it was welcoming new faculty and publishing insightful books or discussing the impacts of COVID-19 and bringing awareness to systemic inequalities in academia. Check out the 10 most-viewed news stories on… read more about Hindsight is 2020: Looking Back at the Top News Stories at BTT »
ADVANCE-UP (Academic DeVelopment Advocacy Networking, Coaching and Education for Underrepresented Populations) is a year-long program that provides in-depth opportunities for academic development, mentoring, and networking for faculty from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds. The program aims to address the challenges that underrepresented faculty encounter in academic medical centers and ultimately seeks to create a network of scholars that will enhance the sense of community among underrepresented faculty… read more about Congratulations to the 2021 Advance Up Scholars at Duke's School of Medicine »
In this feature article, Dr. Bryan Batch, a Duke endocrinologist and researcher, shares how she came to the medical profession, the challenges caused by COVID-19, and her care for her patients. Read all about it here. read more about Physician-Scientist Bryan Batch Takes the Long View and Sets Her Sights High »
In a conversation with WRAL News, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal discuess the disparate treatment between BLM protestors in the summer and those who stormed the Capitol on January 6th. He shares, "What we saw yesterday was a group of men and women who many would define as domestic terrorists and insurrectionists, who were clearly trying to disrupt the government in systematic ways, and they were treated as though they were just a friend at a bar." Read more here. read more about Dr. Mark Anthony Neal Speaks with WRAL on contrast of treatment of protestors »
Dr. William Darity spoke about the justification for reparations and obstacles to overcome in its pursuit with Marcus Harrison Green of The Seattle Times. Read more here. read more about Dr. William Darity Discusses Reparations in The Seattle Times »
Law professor Darrell Miller and Historian Dr. Adriane Lentz-Smith discussed how the January 6th attack prompted questions about white supremacy, how Americans respond to race, and the history bringing us to our current. Read more here. read more about DC Riot Underscores Dangers of White Supremacy, Experts Say »
Duke Learning & Organization Development offers 107 professional development and technical courses, as well as customized professional development opportunities for staff and faculty. L&OD’s online courses include “Managing Meetings” (Feb. 5); “Emotional Intelligence” (March 22 and September 1); “Fundamentals of Business Writing” (May 18 and November 3); and “Leader as a Coach” (June 2 and December 1). Courses take place on WebEx, which allows participants to see one another with video, use chat functions,… read more about Pursue your Professional Development Online in 2021 »
Duke colleagues de-stress during the pandemic with art. Read more about it here. read more about KEEP CALM AND CREATE ON WITH ART »
Experts Sherilynn Black, Kimberly Hewitt and Abbas Benmamoun from the Duke Office for Faculty Advancemnt share information on attracting the best faculty through inclusive and rigorous searches. They presented an online workshop through their Inclusive Faculty Searches series where they discussed different scenarios and practices to strengthen the process, reviewed case studies and engaged with about 50 participating faculty. Read more here. read more about How to Make the Faculty Hiring Process More Equitable and Effective »
Applications are open to be a 2021 Leading Edge Fellow! For women + non-binary scientists at ALL stages of postdoc who are interested in pursuing faculty careers. Application is CV, abstract and 2 letters due by February 1st. The Leading Edge Symposium provides an opportunity to showcase your research, meet other outstanding postdoctoral fellows, learn from leaders in the biomedical community and meet with other faculty from attending institutions. Find more information here. Contact … read more about Applications for the 2021 Leading Edge Symposium are now open »
Featured by Durham's own The Regulator Bookshop, William A. Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen, authors of "From Here to Equality: Reperations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century," came together with John Tateishi, author of "Redress: The Inside Story of the Successful Campaign for Japanese American Reparations" in a conversation about their respective books and movements for reparations. Watch the full discussion here. Interested in extending the conversation? Register for… read more about Dr. Darity joins John Tateishi in a discussion about their books and the movement for reparations »
The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, dean of Duke University Chapel and associate professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School, presented the annual Howard Thurman Lecture on November 12, 2020, sponsored by Candler’s Black Church Studies program, as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. The lecture, “A Homiletical Sankofa: The Spirituals and the Future of Ministry,” focused on the Black church’s vital practices of music and preaching, exploring spirituals as musical sermons in the Spirit that can serve as a critical… read more about 2020 Howard Thurman Lecture: The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery »
Professor Guy-Uriel Charles, the Edward and Ellen Schwarzman professor of law at Duke University, spoke with USA TODAY on Trump's attempts to pressure Georgia's Secretary of State to turn the election in his favor. "It seems pretty clear that the president was asking the secretary of state to commit election fraud. The very nature of the ask is outrageous," Charles said. "The process is done for all intents and purposes." Read more here. read more about Professor Charles speaks with USA Today on Trump's attempts to pressure Georgia's Secretary of State »
Dr. Lee Baker, a Duke professor of cultural anthropology and African-American studies, spoke with reporter Vanessa Williams of The Washington Post about how the turmoil has amplified existing race, class and political divisions, and how we might address those divisions in order to move forward as a society. Read more here. read more about Dr. Baker in The Washington Post on what 2020 taught us about race and class in America »