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Kyle Bradbury and students.
April 9, 2024

This call is part of the Collaborative Project Expeditions program, which provides graduate students with a stipend of $1,750 to work with faculty on a course design project. read more about Faculty Seek Graduate Students to Partner on Course Design »


Jade Terry and Mia Buono.
April 5, 2024

Master’s student Mia Buono and doctoral student Jade Terry are the co-winners of the 2024 Bass Connections Award for Outstanding Mentorship. read more about Two Graduate Students Honored for Their Exceptional Mentorship »


Maria Tackett with students.
April 5, 2024

Nicole Schramm-Sapyta and Maria Tackett are the winners of the 2024 Bass Connections Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding faculty and staff for their commitment to students on year-long project teams. read more about Deep Commitments to Students and Community Drive Winners of Leadership Award »


Ignite team.
March 21, 2024

Two Bass Connections teams are studying the relationship between informal learning and STEM identity formation in partnership with the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. read more about Museum Partnerships Serve as Roots for Growing Kids’ STEM Identity »


Group of project team members and leaders.
February 7, 2024

A multiyear Bass Connections team linking Duke and North Carolina Central University has been exploring the global links among education, hip-hop and community building. read more about Hip-Hop As Education and Inspiration in Brazil and the United States »


Image: Project team members make a toast with scientific beakers
January 31, 2024

We invite the Bass Connections community to recognize those who have made tremendous contributions and positively shaped team members’ experiences. read more about Nominate an Outstanding Grad Student or Postdoc for the 2024 Bass Connections Mentorship Award »


Image: Student and faculty member having a conversation.
January 31, 2024

We encourage group nominations that recognize the contributions of all faculty/staff leaders and address how they have worked collectively to support team success. read more about Nominate Exceptional Team Leaders for the 2024 Bass Connections Leadership Award »


Data+.
January 17, 2024

Data+ is a ten-week summer research experience in which students learn how to marshal, analyze and visualize data, while gaining broad exposure to the field of data science. read more about Explore the 2024 Data+ Summer Research Projects »


Apply now for a 2024-2025 project team.
January 16, 2024

Duke undergraduates, graduate/professional students and trainees/fellows from all levels and schools are invited to check out the new Bass Connections project teams and apply by February 12. read more about Find a 2024-2025 Bass Connections Team That's Right For You »


Team members in front of their poster at the Fortin Foundation Bass Connections Showcase in April 2023.
November 29, 2023

Working closely with community partners, a Bass Connections team examined mental health interventions to help Latinx families thrive. read more about Partnering with Latinx Community Members to Build Resilience Among Immigrant Families »


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