Apply for the U.N. Climate Change Negotiations Practicum

Since 2015, Ed Balleisen has led the university’s efforts to advance interdisciplinarity, partnering with academic leaders across campus. We asked him to reflect on what makes Duke’s interdisciplinary approach distinctive.

Deadline: February 6, 2026. The Duke Climate Collaboration Symposia are on-campus convenings designed to accelerate climate solutions by developing new collaborations among Duke scholars and external partners.

A new series explores how Duke faculty are crossing disciplinary boundaries to address global challenges — from climate justice to space debris.