Featured Projects
Through Duke University’s 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.
A solution for sewer lines
Each day, millions of Americans pour fats, oils, and grease down their sinks. This happens because people are unaware, forgetful, or don’t worry about their actions.
Team dispenses liquid for zero-waste store
For team members Rodrigo Guerreiro, James Koconis, and Kaitlyn Roegner figuring out how to dispense liquids for a zero-waste store was just a fraction of what they learned during their first spring semester.
Residential Bridge in West Virginia
A cost-effective, residential bridge that can withstand major weather events
Recent News
June 27, 2022
Dr. Michael Rizk wins 2022 Maclin Community Grant
Dr. Michael Rizk, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Biomedical Engineering, has won a Maclin Community Grant.
June 27, 2022
First-Year Design makerspaces are among top in Higher Education
Both makerspaces which host First-Year Design courses are featured in an article highlighting innovative and creative spaces on campus.
June 27, 2022
Saterbak Wins 2022 AIMBE Professional Impact Award
Ann Saterbak, director of our First-Year Design program, and a professor of the practice in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has won an award for her innovative and outstanding work as an engineering educator from the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). [...]
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.
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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