At its core, the MEMS Department believes that engineering is a profession dedicated to serving society broadly and is founded on the values that Duke University cherishes and celebrates. Our activities are all guided by our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community efforts which make every community member responsible and accountable to each other.
From solving global grand challenges to local community outreach and enrichment programs, MEMS is actively charting a new course on what it means to be a responsible, ethical engineer and global citizen.
If you are a new student in our department and want to get involved in these worthwhile programs, research projects, and service activities, please explore the many opportunities available to you below. Getting involved will help you apply what you learn in the classroom to help make the world a better place for others.
Service to Society Initiative
A Durham community-based program allowing for local change at the grass-roots level.
Bass Connections
A pan-disciplinary program that involves representatives from throughout the Duke community. Students become experts in solving societal and cultural challenges.
Service to Duke, Pratt, MEMS, and Durham
The MEMS Graduate Student Committee should be your first stop for building community among the student body. They actively serve the department, the Durham community, and they plan inclusive social events.
