Congratulations to the current and former Duke faculty and staff listed in Cell Mentor and The Community of Scholars' list of 1000 Inspiring Black scientists in America. Read more here and view the following fourteen who were named in association with Duke University: Sherilynn J. Black, PhD Carlene D. Moore, PhD Elizabeth Ransey, PhD Joab Odera, PhD Letitia Jones, PhD Arlie O. Petters, PhD Bertram O. Fraser-Reid, PhD Calvin Howell, PhD Dawn Henderson, PhD Gustavo Silva, PhD Johnna M. Frierson… read more about Duke faculty listed among 1,000 inspiring Black scientists in America »
Bill Boulding and Stephanie Robertson spoke with Dr. Mark Anthony Neal and Nolan Smith about racial equity, and the actions that leaders and each individual can take to sustain the awakening, during a virtual interview. Watch here. read more about Sustaining the awakening: A discussion on racial equity with Dr. Neal and Nolan Smith »
Lecturing Fellow Jesse McCoy backs financial support for landlords unable to collect rent as the eviction crisis looms in WFAE, "Charlotte's NPR News Service." Read more here. read more about Bipartisan Group Calls For Rental Aid To Avert January Eviction Crisis »
Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health K12-Career Development Grant is open for applications from Junior Faculty at Duke. The Duke/NCCU BIRCWH Program is a K12 institutional career development grant administered by NICHD and funded by the NIH Office of Research in Women’s Health (ORWH). The purpose of the BIRCWH is to promote interdisciplinary research and transfer findings that include sex/gender similarities or differences in biology, health or disease and/or will… read more about Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) Program Calls for Applications »
This NIDDK-funded program supports the career development of clinicians and non-clinicians to develop the skills necessary to initiate and sustain an independent research career and advance the field of benign urology. The KURe provides individualized mentoring, emphasizes multidisciplinary research and the importance of diverse scientific methods, and prepares KURe Scholars to lead their own research teams and become the mentors and leaders of tomorrow. Find more information here. read more about The Multidisciplinary K12 Urologic Research (KURe) Career Development Program is Now Accepting Applications »
Congratulations to Dr. William Darity who was selected by Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) to receive the T.W. Schultz Memorial Lecture and award. Read more this newest accolade in recognition of his work here. read more about AAEA awards Dr. William Darity the T.W. Schultz at ASSA 21 »
Dr. Samira Musah spoke on episode 183 of The Stem Cell Podcast about disease modeling, kidneys, and organoids. The Musah lab applies stem cell biology to engineer functional models of the human kidney and brain, with the goal of developing novel therapeutic models for human kidney diseases and understanding the mechanisms of neurodegeneration in patients with chronic kidney disease and other pathological conditions. Listen to the podcast here. read more about Dr. Samira Musah discusses her research on The Stem Cell Podcast »
Dr. Julius Wilder, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Duke University School of Medicine, shares with the News & Observer what being one of the first to take the vaccine in North Carolina means to him: “It’s exciting to be approaching a moment where we can begin to turn that corner and look toward the end of this." He goes on to share, "For me as a Black male physician who is encouraging my patients to get the vaccination, it’s important for me to set the example." Read more here. read more about Dr. Julius Wilder Shares with the News & Observer How it Feels to be Among the First COVID Vaccine Recipients »
Duke Law professors Gina-Gail Fletcher, along with fellow collegues Lawrence Baxter, and Sarah Bloom Raskin, are serving on a panel of top economic thinkers who are drafting policy recommendations that will facilitate a resilient and sustainable post-COVID economic recovery. The Regenerative Crisis Response Committee is a non-partisan group of economists, scholars, and policy experts who are studying ways to reduce the U.S. economy’s climate-related financial risks. Read more on their… read more about Gina-Gail Fletcher Among Faculty on committee planning for a climate-resilient economic recovery »
Guy-Uriel Charles, the Edward and Ellen Schwarzman professor of law at the Duke Law Center on Law, Race and Politics., reviews Black Lives Matter co-creator Alicia Garza's new book The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart in The Washington Post. He explores his own relationship to BLM, the impact of the movement, and the power Garza's book holds for inspiring change, calling it "an admirable, endearing and geniunely illuminating book," In his insightful review. Read… read more about How a Black Lives Matter co-creator built a movement from a hashtag »
Dr. William Darity discussed with Rodney Brooks from the Washington Post his book "From Here to Equality" and the possibilities for modern reparations. Read more here. read more about A new book discusses not just why, but how the U.S. should pay reparations to Black Americans »
With multiple COVID-19 vaccines on the way in the United States, public health officials now face the daunting challenge of convincing skeptics to actually get the vaccine. Dr. Gary Bennett, professor of psychology and neuroscience and Vice-Provost of Undergraduate Education, and two other Duke experts in public health messaging, leadership and human behavior spoke with journalists Thursday in a virtual media briefing about challenges and solutions. Replay the briefing on YouTube and read more here… read more about To Convince Vaccine Skeptics, Use Empathy, Information and a Re-Start, Duke Experts Say »
Dr. William Darity, along with co-writer A. Kirsten Mullen, were honored by the North Carolina Historical and Literary Association's 2020 Ragan Old North State Award for Nonfiction for their book From Here to Equality: Reperations for Black Americans in the 21st Century. The search for identity and recognition is a common theme among the 2020 North Carolina Book Award recipients. Read more here. read more about Dr. William Darity Among 2020 North Carolina Book Award Recipients »
Stephen Hayes, instructor of Art, Art History & Visual Studies, won the Gibbes Museum of Arts's 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art. Awarded each year by the museum in Charleson, South Carolina, the prize "recognizes the highest level of artistic achievement in any media" by artists from the U.S. South. Read more here. read more about Stephen Hayes Wins 1858 Prize for Contemporary Southern Art »
Dr. William A. Darity, the Samuel DuBois Cook Distinguished Professor of Public Policy, shares concerns about the dire financial situation of renters' nationwide. He explains “I do think this is a very dangerous moment in terms of the welfare of the American people,” to The Center for Public Integrity. Read more here. read more about Without Financial Assistance, Renters are on the Brink of Eviction, Financial Ruin »
Congratulations to Webcast creator and Duke Professor Mark Anthony Neal who highlights Black history, art and academia in his beloved podcast and YouTube channel. Read more on how he celebrated 10 years here. read more about 300 Episodes Later, 'Left of Black' Celebrates 10 Years »
Professor David Emmanuel Goatley hosts two World Council of Churches podcasts highlighting the intersection of racism and COVID-19. Guests are Rev. Dr Karen Georgia Thompson, associate general minister for Wider Church Ministries and Operations and co-executive for Global Ministries, United Church of Christ in the USA, and Rev. Canon Emmanuel Chikoya, general secretary, Council of Churches in Zambia. Read more here. read more about Two new podcasts hosted by Professor Goatley explore intersection between racism and COVID-19 »
Professor Makhulu joins Dean Judith Kelley on this episode of Policy 360 to compare the current racial and socioeconomic disparities of South Africa with the disparities that have been made increasingly apparent over the past decade in the United States. The scholars discuss the countries' similarities and differences with regards to the coronavirus response, responses to police violence, movements for racial equity, her book on South Africa Making Freedom: Apartheid, Squatter Politics, and the Struggle… read more about Professor Makhulu discusses racial disparities in South Africa on Policy360 »
Dr. William Darity Jr and members of Duke faculty wrote an Op-ed for InsideHighered on the importance of colleges and universities developing curriculum and programs focused on the study of inequality. Read more here. read more about The Importance of Inequality Studies »
With the launch of the RTI Racial Justice and Transformative Research Initiative, the RTI University Scholars Program will prioritize applications for the 2021-2022 academic year from tenured or research-track faculty member at the Associate Professor level or higher with a commitment to collaboration and a research project related to racial equity and policy, broadly construed. RTI’s vision for achieving racial equity is… read more about RTI University Scholars Program: 2021-2022 Call for Applications Prioritizes Racial Equity & Policy »
English Professor Tsitsi Jaji rose to the unique challenge that 2020 has presented. The traumatic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by the police, a deadly ongoing pandemic, and more culminated in Dr. Jaji transforming her African Diaspora Literature course in the English and African & African American Studies departments into African Diaspora Literature: Black Lives Matter. Dr. Jaji understood that it would be impossible to study the lives and cultures of… read more about Black Lives Matter: How an English Class Became a Hub for Conversations on Race and Progress »
Rev. Dr. Powery was featured among 8 Duke Books on Religion and Spirituality for his book "Rise up, Shephard!" (2017). In these devotions for the season of Advent, the Rev. Dr. Luke Powery — dean of the Duke University Chapel and associate professor at Duke Divinity School — leads the reader through the spirituals as they confront the mystery of incarnation and redemption. In “Rise Up, Shepherd!” each devotion features the lyrics of the spiritual, a reflection on the spiritual's… read more about Rev. Dr. Powery featured among 8 Duke Books on Religion and Spirituality »
When Duke Health leadership initiated an anti-racism program called Moments to Movement, a coalition of medical students, physicians and Duke Health staff set to work creating grass-roots efforts to address systemic racism. Here are some of the ways those actions are bringing changes to Duke and beyond. Read more here. read more about Heeding the Call: Dismantling Racism »
“The last couple of months have been extremely difficult, especially being a Black woman living in the American climate that we’re in,” said Zaire McPhearson, who graduated from Duke’s Master of Fine Arts program in May and is now an instructor in the Department of Art, Art History and Visual Studies. Those emotions motivated McPhearson as she designed the digital art piece that was selected by judges to accompany the new “Working Toward Racial Justice” recurring story series that will launch in the Working@Duke… read more about Desire for Change Drives Professor Zaire McPhearson's Work in Racial Justice Art Contest »
As we face the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Duke staff and faculty everywhere are stepping up to keep the important work of the university and health system going. In an effort to highlight contributions, we've started a new feature, "Dedicated Devils." Throughout the summer, the team of Managing Director of Recreation Facilities Mike Howard, Director of Recreation Facilities Chris Policastro, Assistant Director of Recreation Facilities Emily Skoczlas, and Recreation Aide Ray Pierce began… read more about Dedicated Devils: Rising to the Challenge During COVID-19 »
Duke AI Health calls for clinical and non-clinical investigators from any department at Duke to apply. They are looking for proposals that are aligned with the mission of AI Health that sits at the intersection of data science and clinical/translational science, especially predictive modeling, machine learning, and comparative effectiveness research (CER). Applications are due by December 7th, 2020 at 5 pm EST. Learn more about the requirements and how to apply here. read more about Call for Applicants: Submit Research Proposals to Duke AI Health »
Story+ is a 6-week summer program that immerses interdisciplinary teams of students, faculty, and staff in humanities research and public storytelling. They are looking for proposals from Duke faculty, archivists, and other campus and community members for the Summer 2021 edition of Story+ on any topic that is anchored in humanities research methods and questions, with well-defined project goals that can be feasibly completed in six weeks. Applications are due December 4, 2020 at 5pm. Learn more… read more about Call for Proposals: Project Sponsors Story+ 2021 »
Dr. Mark Anthony Neal Profiles Patti LaBelle in The New York Times Style Magazine. Read more on her incredible legacy here. read more about Patti LaBelle, the Doyenne of Philadelphia Soul »
NC Public Radio WUNC channel profiled Dr. Makulu, a cultural anthropologist who teaches at Duke University. Her research work is autobiographical, she says, based on her experiences as a child of an English mother and a South African father growing up in Europe and Africa. Read more on the spotlight here. read more about How Global Issues At The Dinner Table Made A Cultural Anthropologist: Meet Anne-Maria Makhulu »
Kerry Haynie, Beth Reingold, and Kirston Widner wrote for the Washington Post about about the record number of women of color elected into Congress during this election cycle. They recently released Race, Gender, and Political Representation which takes an intersectional approach to political representation and the politics of race and gender. read more about Kerry Haynie writes for the Washington Post on Record Number of Women of Color in Congress »