Featured Projects
Through Duke University’s new First-Year Design (FYD) program, students gain early experience as they work in multi-disciplinary teams to design and build prototype solutions to solve real-world, client-based problems.
Adjustable Wall Hooks
Develop adjustable picture hangers for use by professional art museums
Tutor App - ConnectWise
Design, develop software system that supports remote tutoring for Computational Methods (EGR103)
Electric Toothbrush
Develop a mechanism for an electric toothbrush to have suction capabilities
Recent News
April 9, 2019
First Year, First Patent Pending
In Duke Engineering’s first-year design course, five students designed an innovative tool that helps get artwork hung just right
April 3, 2019
'Three Peas in the Pod' Demo Engineering Design Skills
In 11 fun and encouraging videos, three students demonstrate power tools, but always with a focus on safety.
Inspiring Engineers
Duke Engineering offers students a progressive immersion in engineering design, from the first-year overview to capstone design projects in their chosen disciplines.
Be part of the excitement
You have the opportunity to support bright students and to benefit from their ideas!
Project Idea
When you see a need or problem, submit the idea as a project.
Provide Support
Share you knowledge as an expert in the engineering field as a team mentor
Pay It Forward
Support components of the First Year Design program to ensure student success
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