Special Study Centers, Programs, and Opportunities

The Center for Advanced Computing and Communication (CACC) is a joint effort of Duke University and North Carolina State University. Its research goal is to create concepts, methods and tools for use in the analysis, design and implementation of advanced computer and communication systems. The Center strives to carry out basic and applied research on fundamental problems with both industrial and academic relevance, to transfer these results to members, and to provide students with a unique and challenging educational opportunity. For information, contact Kishor S. Trivedi, Director, Center for Advanced Computing and Communication, Box 90291, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 27708-0291.

The center is a multidisciplinary program devoted to research, training, and clinical activities in gerontology and geriatrics. Although the center does not offer degrees, the varied programs, research laboratories, and clinical settings provide a context and resource for undergraduate and graduate students and for health professionals with special interests in adult development and aging. The center conducts multidisciplinary, two-year programs for postdoctoral fellows interested in focused training for independent research on many varied aspects of aging and adult development. Resources of this all-university program include data from two longitudinal studies, a wide range of archival data of special interest to social scientists, a human subjects registry, and the center's basic and applied research laboratories. A division of geriatrics coordinates research, training, and services related to the care of older adults. Undergraduate and graduate students of the university are welcome to inquire about participation in all programs at the center. Inquiries should be addressed to Harvey Jay Cohen, MD, Director, Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, Box 3003, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, or visit the Web site at http://www.geri.duke.edu/ for more information.

The Asian/Pacific Studies Institute (APSI) is the focal point of research and teaching on the Asian/Pacific region at Duke University. Started in 1981, today APSI has 30 fulltime faculty members at Duke and 20 affiliated faculty members from regional universities. It is the largest center for research and teaching on East Asia in the southeast. The Institute offers an interdisciplinary MA program in East Asian Studies, as well as a joint JD/MA program. There is also a certificate program for students pursuing other graduate degrees who wish to document their specialization in East Asia. APSI organizes conferences, a speaker series, research clusters, a visiting scholar program, and the Duke Study in China Program. 323A Trent Drive Hall, Box 90411, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0411. Send e-mail to: apsi@duke.edu or visit our Web page at: http://www.duke.edu/APSI/.

Duke has a strong tradition in Canadian Studies dating back more than three decades. Over the years, we have graduated more than 100 PhDs whose work has focused on Canada. Today, these former students teach at leading universities across Canada and the United States.

We also have a strong tradition of Canadian speakers, including prime ministers Pierre Trudeau, Brian Mulroney, and Jean Chrètien. Currently there are 50 undergraduate and 91 graduate students studying at Duke. We also have Canadian faculty members including visiting scholars.

The Center for Canadian Studies maintains an active research program for faculty. The Center also supports the research of a number of graduate students and offers undergraduates the option of a second major or a minor in Canadian Studies.

For more information, contact the Center for Canadian Studies Program, P.O. Box 90422, 2204 Erwin Road, Durham, North Carolina 27708; or visit the Web site at: http://www.jhfc.duke.edu/canadianstudies/.

The Center for Child and Family Policy brings scholars from many disciplines together with students, policymakers, and practitioners to address problems facing children in contemporary society. The Center is a national leader in addressing issues of early childhood adversity, education policy reform, youth violence and problem behaviors, and adolescent substance abuse prevention. The Center bridges the gap between research and policy by assisting policymakers in making informed decisions based on sound evidence and research.

The interdisciplinary Center for Child and Family Policy is located in Rubenstein Hall, Box 90545, Durham, NC 27708-0545; phone (919) 613-9309; http://www.childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/.

The Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN) is committed to research, education, and training in the psychological, computational, and biological mechanisms underlying higher brain functions, including perception, attention, memory, emotion, decision making, and consciousness. Cognitive neuroscience is by its nature interdisciplinary, addressing longstanding questions about brain and mind from new perspectives that cut across traditional intellectual and departmental boundaries. To advance this agenda, the CCN and its activities bring together faculty from various university and medical school departments and units, including Psychology & Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Psychiatry, Biomedical Engineering, Philosophy, Biological Anthropology and Anatomy, Computer Science, Linguistics, Neurology, and Radiology.

Students can obtain post-graduate training in cognitive neuroscience on either of two tracks. The Interdisciplinary Program for Cognitive Neuroscience (IPCN) is an admitting program for newly entering PhD graduate students, who complete coursework and laboratory rotations within the program before choosing during their second year an advisor and a department in which to earn their PhD degree. Alternatively, students directly admitted to a departmental program can complete coursework and research that lead to a Certificate in Cognitive Neuroscience. (For additional information, see the entry on the IPCN graduate program under "Cognitive Neuroscience, Interdisciplinary Program in" on page 103 in this Bulletin.)

The Duke Population Research Institute (DuPRI) promotes a variety of activities related to the advanced study of demographic issues and supports the pursuit of advanced degrees in sociology, economics, public policy, and other disciplines related to demography. DuPRI is the organizing force behind five demographic research centers at Duke, including: the Center for Population Health and Aging (formed to carry on the work of the Center for Demographic Studies), the Chinese Populations and Socioeconomic Studies Center, the Center for Research on the Evolutionary Demography of Aging, the Center for Social Demography and Ethnography, and the Population, Policy and Aging Research Center. Inquiries for training and research opportunities may be directed to Dr. Kenneth C. Land, Director of the Center for Population Health and Aging and a member of the DuPRI Board of Directors, Sociology Department, Box 90088, Durham, NC 27708-0088.

The Center for Documentary Studies, established in 1989, supports interdisciplinary teaching and research along with the practice and dissemination of documentary work. The center teaches, engages in, and presents documentary work grounded in collaborative partnerships and extended fieldwork that uses photography, film/video, audio, and narrative writing to capture and convey contemporary memory, life, and culture. The Center's graduate-level research focuses on a collaborative project titled "Behind the Veil: Documenting African American Life in the Jim Crow South," directed by Duke professors William Chafe, Raymond Gavins, and Robert Korstad, but other research opportunities also exist. Graduate students may participate in a variety of courses that the center offers under the auspices of several Duke departments and programs, including art, history, public policy studies, English, education, and cultural anthropology. Center-sponsored projects offer a limited number of assistantships to graduate students in the arts and humanities. For more information, check the CDS Web site at http://cds.aas.duke.edu/ or contact the Director, Center for Documentary Studies, 1317 West Pettigrew Street, Durham, NC 27705. Telephone: 919-660-3663. Fax: 919-681-7600.

The Duke Center for European Studies was established in 1989. In 1994 the U.S. Department of Education awarded the consortium with a Title VI grant and designated it as a National Resource Center. This grant was renewed for another three years in 1997. In the summer of 1998, the European Union awarded the Center a three-year grant, and it became one of the ten official European Union Centers in the United States. The Duke Center for European Studies brings together a depth and quality of faculty drawn from highly regarded departments in the humanities, social sciences, law, business and public policy.

The Center promotes interdisciplinary programs, courses and research that directly address questions concerning Europe and the European Union. The Center's goal is to ensure that faculty, students and the larger community have access to the finest scholarship and the most current resources on Europe. The Center offers a Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary European Studies to those students meeting the requirements listed on the Center Web site (see below). The Center hosts conferences, workshops, and visiting scholars, supports a graduate student colloquium and faculty/student working groups on focused research lines. The Center also supports Duke faculty and graduate students with academic year research grants and travel awards, and graduate students with the Provost's Pre-Dissertation Summer International Research Fellowships.

For further information, please contact the Center for European Studies, Room 299, John Hope Franklin Center, 2204 Erwin Road, Box 90406, Durham, NC 27708; telephone 919.684.6449; or check the Center Web Site at: http://www.jhfc.duke.edu/ces.

The John Hope Franklin Center for Interdisciplinary and International Studies is a unique consortium of programs committed to revitalizing notions of how knowledge is gained and exchanged. Participants from a broad range of disciplines converge to explore intellectual issues, including some of the most pressing social and political themes of our time: race and race relations, the legacy of the African-American experience, equality and opportunity among diverse populations, and the implications of accerlerated globalization. At its core, the Center claims an intrepid and daring mission: to bring together humanists and those involved in the social sciences in a setting that inspires vigorous scholarship and imaginative alliances. In this way, historians, artits, literary scholars, and philosophers contribute to a rich understanging of moral and ethical issues. For more information, visit the Center's Web site at: http://www.jhfc.duke.edu/.

The Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy is a multi- and interdisciplinary network of centers, research programs, and educational activities that together constitute an integrated, campus-wide approach to advancing the Genome Revolution. The IGSP is distinguished by its breadth and its purposeful focus on health and social policy. We bring together scientists, engineers, physicians, lawyers, policymakers, business leaders, economists, ethicists, humanists, and students to explore the genome and embrace its potential for improving human health and exploring the world and our place in it.

IGSP investigators, members, and students address far-reaching issues such as genomics and personalized medicine, genetic discrimination, the nature of humanity, comparative genome evolution, intellectual property, the meaning of genome variation, large-scale data storage and analysis, and national health and science policy.

The IGSP is comprised of faculty and students from across Duke University and is organized in a network of Centers and related programs that together form an integrated approach to advancing the Genome Revolution and addressing its implications for health and society. Each center provides core competencies and areas of scholarship that comprise the comprehensive scope of the IGSP's mission.

While the IGSP is the major focal point on campus for the study of genome sciences and policy, it collaborates with other multidisciplinary research units at Duke doing related work in genomics.

The Duke Center for International Development (DCID) is located in Duke's Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy. The center's core faculty are drawn from a variety of academic disciplines including economics, political science, environmental studies, public policy, law, business, and peace and conflict resolution. The faculty's teaching, research, and consulting experience are international in scope, encompassing a broad range of development policy issues.

The center consists of four distinct components: 1). The Program in International Development Policy (PIDP), which provides graduate-level education in policy and economic analysis and problems related to sustainable development for mid-career professionals. PIDP Fellows may pursue either a Master's degree or non-degree certificate in International Development Policy; 2). Executive Education programs on issues related to public finance and sustainable development; 3). The Rotary Center for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution, one of seven centers in the world funded by Rotary International and hosted jointly by DCID and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Center for Global Initiatives; and 4). Overseas advising to governments in developing countries in the fields of public finance, project appraisal, and development.

DCID also sponsors conferences, a monthly "Rethinking Development Policy" speaker series, and co-sponsors the North Carolina Triangle Chapter of the Society for International Development. For additional information about the graduate program, e-mail pidpinfo@duke.edu or dcidexed@duke.edu for information about the executive program, or visit our Web site at http://www.pubpol.duke.edu/dcid.

The Center for International Studies is one of the major coordinating units in the University that stimulates dialogue and research on global issues. The Center sponsors a number of faculty committees on major world regions and on transnational analytical themes. As a U.S. Department of Education National Resource Center in International Studies, the Center funds a series of courses on global issues of interest to graduate students. The Department of Education grant also supports Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships for advance language training in less commonly taught languages. The competition is open to graudate and professional students. In addition, the Center sponsors a program of awards for graduate students who wish to undertake summer research abroad as well as non-credit graduate seminars. For more information contact the Duke University Center for International Studies, 2204 Erwin Road, Box 90404, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0404, Web site: http://jhfc.duke.edu/ducis/

The Kenan Institute for Ethics (KIE) at Duke University is an interdisciplinary "think and do" tank committed to understanding and addressing real-world ethical challenges facing individuals, organizations, and societies worldwide. The Institute promotes ethical reflection and engagement through its research, education, and practive in three core areas: Moral Education and Development, Organizational Ethics, and Civic and Global Ethics.

Current projects include work on the nature and nurture of morality, workplace culture, and U.S. immigration policy. In addition, the Institute sponsors a variety of ongoing programs, including a dissertation fellowship in ethics, a graduate instructorship in ethics, an interdisciplinary graduate colloquium in ethics, and campus grants of up to $500 to support initiatives at Duke that promote ethical or moral reflection, deliberation, and dialogue.

For more information, contact the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Box 90432, 102 West Duke Bldg., Durham, NC 27708; (919) 660-3033; Web site, http://kenan.ethics.duke.edu/.

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies coordinates graduate education in Latin American and Caribbean studies, and promotes research and dissemination of knowledge about the region. Chaired by Professor Gilbert W. Merkx, the Council on Latin American Studies oversees the activities of the Center. The Council is made up of Latin Americanist faculty and staff members representing Arts and Sciences disciplines as well as professional schools. The Center sponsors a speakers series which provides a forum for presentations by visiting Latin Americanists from throughout the U.S. and overseas, as well as Duke and UNC faculty and graduate students. Each year, the Center also cosponsors a number of conferences and other special events, including the annual Latin American Labor History Conference. Through the Consortium in Latin American Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University, graduate students can take advantage of funding opportunities and participate in research and training working groups in various fields of interest.

For additional information about Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Duke and courses with Latin American and Caribbean content offered by departments, see the section on "Courses of Instruction" in this bulletin. Graduate students interested in obtaining the Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, or the Certificate in Latin American Cultural Studies, should contact the Academic Program Coordinator. For other inquiries, please contact the Director or Associate Director, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Box 90254, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0254, telephone (919) 681-3980, e-mail: las@duke.edu.

Since 1946, students and faculty of Duke University have benefited from membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). ORAU is a consortium of 98 doctoral-granting academic institutions and a contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. ORAU member universities share the common objective of advancing scientific research and education by creating mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships involving academe, government, and industry. ORAU's emphasis is on developing and promoting partnerships with national laboratories - in particular, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

For decades, ORAU has recruited students and recent graduates to pursue degrees and conduct research in disciplines of interest to federal agencies with science research missions. ORAU has helped direct the educational paths and research careers of more than 35,000 individuals through:

In addition, through its management of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), ORAU strives to advance science education and research programs. ORISE creates opportunities for collaboration through partnerships with other DOE facilities, other federal agencies, the academic community, and industry.

· Strengthening our nation's research and development enterprise through education and research participation programs

· Ensuring the readiness of our nation to respond to terrorist incidents and other emergencies

· Protecting workers, the public, and the environment through research, outreach, and verification activities

For more information about ORAU and its programs, contact Duke's ORAU Councilor: Judith Dillon, Director, Office of Research Support, (919) 684-3030; or refer to ORAU's Web site: http://www.orau.org/.

The Office of Research Support (ORS) assists Duke faculty, students, and staff in the following areas:

· For Campus (i.e., non-Medical Center) personnel, ORS reviews and approves all proposals (including graduate fellowships) requiring an institutional signature.

· For non-medical human subjects research conducted on Campus, ORS coordinates the Institutional Review Board (IRB), which must approve all protocols before research can proceed.

· For faculty, students, and staff throughout Duke University (Campus and Medical Center), ORS provides information on funding opportunities.

ORS offers extensive information on external funding for thesis and dissertation research, postdoctoral fellowships, travel awards, and other research and training support. Students may access most of this information online at: http://www.ors.duke.edu. Online resources include two funding-opportunities databases, Duke's Funding Alert newsletter, and listings specifically for graduate and professional students. The ORS Web Site also provides guidance on proposal preparation and "jumping through the hoops" to get your proposal approved.

As well, ORS offers regular workshops for graduate students on how to use its online funding-information resources. For a schedule of upcoming workshops, please refer to: http://www.ors.duke.edu/ors/worktrain/calendar.html. Students may also schedule an appointment to visit ORS to receive one-on-one assistance and to use resources, such as the Foundation Directory Online, which are not available via the ORS Web Site.

Once you are ready to begin writing a grant or fellowship application, you will need to work with ORS again for institutional review of your proposal, and you will also need to begin the process of obtaining IRB approval for any human-subjects protocol that may be part of your research.

The Center for Tropical Conservation was established to focus the activities of Duke faculty and students who share a common concern for tropical biodiversity. The primary goal of the Center is to unite biological scientific inquiry with conservation advocacy. The Center serves to gather and disseminate pertinent information; to promote and coordinate research relevant to biodiversity and the sustainable development of natural resources; and to sponsor interdisciplinary workshops and courses. Inquiries should be addressed to Professor John W. Terborgh, Co-Director, Center for Tropical Conservation, 3705-C Erwin Road, Simons Building, P.O. Box 90381, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0381.

Duke University is a member and the administrative home of the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS), a nonprofit consortium that provides leadership in education, research, and the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics. OTS regularly offers the following English language courses in Costa Rica: Tropical Biology: An Ecological Approach (twice per year - OTS-1 January to March and OTS-3 June to August); Tropical Plant Systematics (OTS-9 June to July even numbered years). OTS regularly offers the following courses in Spanish: Ecología Tropical y Conservación (OTS-2 January to March in Costa Rica); Agroecología (OTS-7 June to July in Costa Rica); Ecología de Ecosistemas Amazónicos (OTS-13 May in Peru); Sistemática de Plantas Tropicales (OTS-18 June to July in Costa Rica odd numbered years). Additionally, graduate courses covering various specialized topics in tropical ecology (e.g. marine/coastal ecosystems, molecular methods in tropical ecology) are offered from time to time. Students can also apply for courses in East Africa through OTS. Graduate research fellowships are available from OTS on a competitive basis for research conducted at OTS field stations in Costa Rica (La Selva, Palo Verde, Las Cruces). Outstanding proposals for research at other locations may also be considered when sufficient funds are available. Proposals are accepted twice each academic year. Information about OTS courses and fellowships is available from Duke's OTS delegates: William Morris and Gregory Wray, both in the Department of Biology. For more information contact OTS at 410 Swift Avenue, Durham, North Carolina 27708; Phone: 919-684-5774, e-mail: nao@duke.edu, or visit the Web site at: http://www.ots.duke.edu.

2008-09 Bulletin of the Duke University Graduate School

2008-09 Bulletin of the
Duke University Graduate School