Harnessing Bacteria to Break Down Plastic

Bridging research and real-world impact, Anushka Kumar spent her summer turning neuroscience into lesson plans — empowering Durham youth and confirming her own academic journey.

Deadline: October 23, 2025 (priority). Students will explore the ethical and character dimensions of engineering through a focused spring-semester learning community.

Deadline: November 3, 2025. Bass Connections is accepting proposals for 2026-2027 projects that engage faculty, undergraduates and graduate/professional students in the interdisciplinary exploration of complex societal challenges.