Equipping Emerging Scholars: Responsible Conduct of Research Training
Duke University Graduate School has been a national leader in Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training. Having participated in a national research project to identify best practices, the Graduate School offers ongoing education that prepares students to serve as scholars who are critically aware of the need to gain the public trust, contribute to society, and engage in ethical research practices. more
For All That You Do: Directors of Graduate Studies Reflect on the Role of Their Assistants
On June 24, the Graduate School hosted its annual appreciation luncheon for assistants to the directors of graduate studies (DGSAs). These dedicated administrators juggle many responsibilities that keep graduate students and departments on track. As a follow up to this luncheon, directors of graduate studies (DGSs) were asked to share their thoughts about the value and importance of their assistants. more
Racial Socialization in Families: Elizabeth Hordge Freeman Establishes Collaborative Research Relationships in Brazil
Elizabeth Hordge Freeman is a fourth year student in the Department of Sociology. She recently returned from a pre-dissertation research trip to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Her research exemplifies the University’s commitment to interdisciplinary research by spanning the fields of race and ethnicity, family studies, social psychology, and mental health. Additionally, in recognition of the international component of her research, she was awarded a Graduate School travel grant. more
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