How Engineers Can Predict the Appearance of ‘Ghost Forests’ in Eastern North Carolina

When senior Pranav Hooda made the choice to attend Duke University, his first academic decision was easy: signing up for Project Earth experiential orientation – a weeklong orientation focused on climate and sustainability hands-on pr...

Manoj Mohanan discusses the collaborative culture that drew him to Duke, the role interdisciplinary work can play in addressing complex challenges and his advice for students looking to make a difference.

Deadline: November 2, 2026. Duke faculty, staff, graduate students, postdocs and trainees/fellows are invited to submit proposals for year-long, interdisciplinary research projects that engage students in addressing complex societal challenges.