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February 4, 2014
Project-based learning can have significant advantages in the public education system, according to the weekly Education and Human Development talks within Bass Connections Tuesday. Read more about the... read more about Bass Connections discussion notes benefits of project-based learning »
February 3, 2014
Bring a friend on Tuesday, February 11th to hear Dean Nowicki talk about how his research on why birds sing helped him navigate the world of publishing a high school biology textbook. Sponsored by... read more about 2/11: From Birdsong to High School Biology »
February 3, 2014
This spring, team Exploring the Intersection of Energy and Peace-Building Through Film is creating films that help communicate the role of energy resource management in peace-building. While conducting research, student Yi Ying Teh reflects on the ... read more about The Paradox of Framing Issues »
January 30, 2014
Check out SSRI's fantastic shots of our Bass Connections Open House and Gross Hall Dedication here. Many thanks for capturing this... read more about More photos from Bass Connections Open House & Gross Hall Dedication »
January 29, 2014
Check out photos here from our Bass Connections Open House and Gross Hall Dedication! Thanks for making the event a success! read more about Photos: Bass Connections Open House & Gross Hall Dedication »
January 27, 2014
Join Education & Human Development on Tuesday, February 4th to hear Vicky Patton, founder of both the Duke School and the Central Park Charter School, discuss... read more about 2/4: Lessons in Project Based Learning in Durham »
January 26, 2014
"These experiences have been incredibly important for me in terms of magnifying my appreciation for natural systems and exposing me to completely different ways of living that are more mindful of environmental concerns." -Laura Mistretta on her Bass... read more about Mercury & mosquitoes: How Duke helped a student discover her passion for the environment »
January 26, 2014
This fall, KIE became the first of Duke’s signature institutes to partner with Bass Connections to provide support for research projects. Read more about the new projects... read more about Kenan Institute for Ethics & Bass Connections Project Selection Made for 2014-15 »
January 23, 2014
The former Gross Chemistry building was officially renamed the Gross Hall for Interdisciplinary Innovation at a dedication ceremony Thursday. Both Bass Connections and SSRI-West embody the building's focus on an interdisciplinary approach. Read more... read more about Renovated Gross Hall officially renamed at dedication ceremony »
January 23, 2014
The building is home to Bass Connections, the Social Sciences Research Institute (SSRI), The Duke Energy Initiative, the ... read more about Dedication Ceremony Announces a New Name, a New Life for Gross Hall »