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A researcher at the Duke Quantum Center works on a quantum computer.
Scaling Up: Building a 96-Qubit Quantum Computer by 2027
10/2/25 Pratt School of Engineering

Scaling Up: Building a 96-Qubit Quantum Computer by 2027

New $2.66 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support the construction of a 96-qubit quantum computer to enable future advances in the field.

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Duke Engineering Ranked #17 Undergraduate Program in the Nation
9/23/25 Pratt School of Engineering

Duke Engineering Ranked #17 Undergraduate Program in the Nation

Rising three places, the ranking from U.S. News and World Report recognizes the school’s world-class program focused on design thinking, hands-on learning and purpose-driven results.

Incoming master's students pose on the Harrington Quad in front of the Hudson Building.
How GSPS Shapes Student Life at Duke Engineering
9/19/25 Pratt School of Engineering

How GSPS Shapes Student Life at Duke Engineering

The Graduate Student Programs & Services team provides a uniquely embedded support system that empowers master’s and PhD students from around the globe to thrive academically, professionally and personally.

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Duke sees good federal funding news in quantum
9/12/25 News & Observer

Duke sees good federal funding news in quantum

The National Science Foundation awarded $4 million to the Duke Quantum Center to design a 256-qubit quantum computer in Durham.

Hudson Hall at Duke University
Catching Up on (and Advancing) MXenes
9/9/25 Tech Briefs

Catching Up on (and Advancing) MXenes

Haozhe “Harry” Wang continues to push the boundaries in MXene research, a novel 2D class of metallic materials boasting high electrical conductivity and strong photothermal capabilities, meaning they can convert light to heat.

A graduate student at the Duke Quantum Center works on a quantum computer.
Inside Duke’s Plan for a Next-Gen Quantum Computer
9/4/25 Pratt School of Engineering

Inside Duke’s Plan for a Next-Gen Quantum Computer

Team led by Duke Quantum Center advances toward designing a powerful 256-qubit quantum computer as part of a major NSF initiative for quantum technology.

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Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Launches SPACE Initiative
8/29/25 Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Launches SPACE Initiative

Two Duke Engineering faculty members are heavily involved in the new interdisciplinary initiative, with BME master's alumna Anna Menon set to deliver the keynote lecture at the launch event.