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Rebecca Simmons

Professor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
1405A Fciemas Building, Box 90300, Durham, NC 27708-0302
1407 Inside 1405A, Fitzpatrick Building, Duke Uni, Durham, NC 27708

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of the Practice in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science · 2023 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering

In the News


Published February 7, 2023
Better Design for Sports and Exercise, Thanks to Pratt Students

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Recent Publications


Why Should You Join? Exploring the Role of Engineering Clubs on the Undergraduate Engineering Experience

Conference ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings · June 25, 2023 Cite

Women in Engineering: 3D Printing Interests, Habits, and Persistence

Conference ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings · July 26, 2021 Makerspaces are increasingly merging with academics in undergraduate engineering programs. At Duke University, engineering students are introduced to prototyping in makerspaces in their first-year engineering design course. In later engineering coursework, ... Cite

Supporting Students' Skillful Learning: Lessons Learned from a Faculty Development Workshop

Conference ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings · July 26, 2021 We describe the implementation of an on-campus workshop focused on supporting faculty as they develop metacognitive interventions for their educational contexts. This on-campus workshop at Duke University included engineering faculty as well as other facul ... Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Duke University · 2004 Ph.D.
Duke University · 2000 B.S.E.