Newsweek's annual "Women and Leadership" issue Dean Nancy Andrews weighs in on her experience as a woman in science and medicine. To read the article, go to the web site: www.newsweek.com/id/161969.

2008 Fitzgerald Scholars
The Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology announces its first Fitzgerald Scholars. Awards are aimed at supporting and promoting early carreers in the biomedical sciences. This year's awardees.

Duke receives SENCER AWARD!
Duke University was one of 22 higher education institutions around the nation just selected to receive the SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) award for implementing projects to improve science and math education in the U.S. More...

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