Duke Sanford
@dukesanford.bsky.social
Improving lives and communities by researching the most pressing public policy issues and preparing students for lives of leadership, civic engagement and public service. https://sanford.duke.edu/
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November 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hitting the road? Take Duke Sanford’s Policy 360 podcast with you!
Explore the latest in tech policy, AI, and digital governance: sanford.duke.edu/news-events/...
Explore the latest in tech policy, AI, and digital governance: sanford.duke.edu/news-events/...
Gabriel Toscano aims to connect technology, government & the public to drive pro-social decision-making. Read how his Duke MPP experience is helping him navigate the intersection of policy, law & ethics in tech: duke.is/toscano-buil...
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Gabriel Toscano aims to connect technology, government & the public to drive pro-social decision-making. Read how his Duke MPP experience is helping him navigate the intersection of policy, law & ethics in tech: duke.is/toscano-buil...
Application deadline for Duke Sanford's Fall 2026 PhD cohort: Dec. 1
Join a community dedicated to rigorous research and real-world impact in policy.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/p...
Join a community dedicated to rigorous research and real-world impact in policy.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/p...
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Application deadline for Duke Sanford's Fall 2026 PhD cohort: Dec. 1
Join a community dedicated to rigorous research and real-world impact in policy.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/p...
Join a community dedicated to rigorous research and real-world impact in policy.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/p...
Deep Tech at Duke brings together leaders in science, policy & innovation to shape the technologies defining our future. The team actively collaborates with students to explore breakthrough tech across AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity & climate innovation.
deeptech.duke.edu
deeptech.duke.edu
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Deep Tech at Duke brings together leaders in science, policy & innovation to shape the technologies defining our future. The team actively collaborates with students to explore breakthrough tech across AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity & climate innovation.
deeptech.duke.edu
deeptech.duke.edu
Apply for Duke's hybrid Master of Public Affairs program by Nov. 30 to receive priority admission and funding consideration - and an admissions decision by Dec. 15.
Final application deadline for a Summer 2026 start is Jan. 5.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/m...
Final application deadline for a Summer 2026 start is Jan. 5.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/m...
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Apply for Duke's hybrid Master of Public Affairs program by Nov. 30 to receive priority admission and funding consideration - and an admissions decision by Dec. 15.
Final application deadline for a Summer 2026 start is Jan. 5.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/m...
Final application deadline for a Summer 2026 start is Jan. 5.
Learn more and apply: sanford.duke.edu/admissions/m...
Duke Tech Policy has expertise in global cybersecurity policy with projects on areas including critical minerals and infrastructure, supply chain, semiconductors, data privacy, and more.
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/cybersecurit...
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/cybersecurit...
November 24, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Duke Tech Policy has expertise in global cybersecurity policy with projects on areas including critical minerals and infrastructure, supply chain, semiconductors, data privacy, and more.
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/cybersecurit...
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/cybersecurit...
🎙️In the latest Policy 360, Grammy-nominated artist Tift Merritt joins @hofftechpolicy.bsky.social & @agpines.bsky.social for a conversation on AI-generated music, how it's undermining artists’ ability to make a viable living, & what it could mean for the future of work.
duke.is/ai-music-pol...
duke.is/ai-music-pol...
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🎙️In the latest Policy 360, Grammy-nominated artist Tift Merritt joins @hofftechpolicy.bsky.social & @agpines.bsky.social for a conversation on AI-generated music, how it's undermining artists’ ability to make a viable living, & what it could mean for the future of work.
duke.is/ai-music-pol...
duke.is/ai-music-pol...
Duke Sanford Tech Policy platform accountability research looks at how digital platforms like Spotify demonstrate responsible behavior and the impact of streaming AI-generated music.
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/platform-acc...
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/platform-acc...
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Duke Sanford Tech Policy platform accountability research looks at how digital platforms like Spotify demonstrate responsible behavior and the impact of streaming AI-generated music.
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/platform-acc...
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/platform-acc...
Public service, optimism, and the power of institution. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson emphasized all three during his Terry Sanford Distinguished Lecture.
Full story: duke.is/jeff-jackson...
Full story: duke.is/jeff-jackson...
November 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Public service, optimism, and the power of institution. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson emphasized all three during his Terry Sanford Distinguished Lecture.
Full story: duke.is/jeff-jackson...
Full story: duke.is/jeff-jackson...
Policy 360 Alumni Office Hours is your opportunity to virtually meet with professors who've been guests on Sanford's Policy 360 podcast for a deeper dive into their work.
November 21, 12:00 – 12:45 pm EST
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Register and Learn More - duke.is/Policy-360-A...
November 21, 12:00 – 12:45 pm EST
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Register and Learn More - duke.is/Policy-360-A...
November 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Policy 360 Alumni Office Hours is your opportunity to virtually meet with professors who've been guests on Sanford's Policy 360 podcast for a deeper dive into their work.
November 21, 12:00 – 12:45 pm EST
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Register and Learn More - duke.is/Policy-360-A...
November 21, 12:00 – 12:45 pm EST
Virtual Platform: Zoom
Register and Learn More - duke.is/Policy-360-A...
Duke Sanford Tech Policy research on data brokers - companies that collect & sell personal information, often without our knowledge or consent - examines the players, practices and implications of this multi-billion-dollar ecosystem.
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/data-brokera...
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/data-brokera...
November 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Duke Sanford Tech Policy research on data brokers - companies that collect & sell personal information, often without our knowledge or consent - examines the players, practices and implications of this multi-billion-dollar ecosystem.
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/data-brokera...
About the research: techpolicy.sanford.duke.edu/data-brokera...
"Teaching privacy law and tech ethics for Duke has given me the chance to work with Sanford graduate and undergrad students interested in working toward policies implemented by governments and tech companies that serve humanity." (1/2)
-@mindingprivacy.bsky.social,
@dukelaw.bsky.social
-@mindingprivacy.bsky.social,
@dukelaw.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"Teaching privacy law and tech ethics for Duke has given me the chance to work with Sanford graduate and undergrad students interested in working toward policies implemented by governments and tech companies that serve humanity." (1/2)
-@mindingprivacy.bsky.social,
@dukelaw.bsky.social
-@mindingprivacy.bsky.social,
@dukelaw.bsky.social
“In the Age of Resilience"
This year’s Cybersecurity at Duke Conference explored how industry leaders are building resilience and shaping the future of security across technology, policy and law.
@hofftechpolicy.bsky.social @dukelaw.bsky.social @dukescisoc.bsky.social
This year’s Cybersecurity at Duke Conference explored how industry leaders are building resilience and shaping the future of security across technology, policy and law.
@hofftechpolicy.bsky.social @dukelaw.bsky.social @dukescisoc.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
“In the Age of Resilience"
This year’s Cybersecurity at Duke Conference explored how industry leaders are building resilience and shaping the future of security across technology, policy and law.
@hofftechpolicy.bsky.social @dukelaw.bsky.social @dukescisoc.bsky.social
This year’s Cybersecurity at Duke Conference explored how industry leaders are building resilience and shaping the future of security across technology, policy and law.
@hofftechpolicy.bsky.social @dukelaw.bsky.social @dukescisoc.bsky.social
Data centers power the digital age, but could they also power a cleaner one? A new @nichinstitute.bsky.social report says hyperscalers like Google could help drive clean energy and modernize the grid.
Tune in to the Policy 360 podcast on Apple, Spotify or Amazon to learn more 🎧
Tune in to the Policy 360 podcast on Apple, Spotify or Amazon to learn more 🎧
November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Data centers power the digital age, but could they also power a cleaner one? A new @nichinstitute.bsky.social report says hyperscalers like Google could help drive clean energy and modernize the grid.
Tune in to the Policy 360 podcast on Apple, Spotify or Amazon to learn more 🎧
Tune in to the Policy 360 podcast on Apple, Spotify or Amazon to learn more 🎧
We're proud to introduce this year's cohort of Duke Sanford PhD job market candidates!
From family policy to environmental policy to development economics, these scholars are ready to make an impact through research that informs real-world change.
Meet the candidates: duke.is/sanford-phd-...
From family policy to environmental policy to development economics, these scholars are ready to make an impact through research that informs real-world change.
Meet the candidates: duke.is/sanford-phd-...
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We're proud to introduce this year's cohort of Duke Sanford PhD job market candidates!
From family policy to environmental policy to development economics, these scholars are ready to make an impact through research that informs real-world change.
Meet the candidates: duke.is/sanford-phd-...
From family policy to environmental policy to development economics, these scholars are ready to make an impact through research that informs real-world change.
Meet the candidates: duke.is/sanford-phd-...
Akanksha Ray PPS’20 helps organizations around the world use artificial intelligence in ways that are ethical, transparent, and inclusive. Her work focuses on ensuring that technological progress benefits people and communities, and more.
Read her story duke.is/Alumni-Memo
Read her story duke.is/Alumni-Memo
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Akanksha Ray PPS’20 helps organizations around the world use artificial intelligence in ways that are ethical, transparent, and inclusive. Her work focuses on ensuring that technological progress benefits people and communities, and more.
Read her story duke.is/Alumni-Memo
Read her story duke.is/Alumni-Memo
🎙️From deepfakes to the growing importance of social media verification, @robyncaplan.bsky.social talks to @agpines.bsky.social about the role of #AI today.
This episode of Duke Sanford's Policy 360 podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify & Amazon.
This episode of Duke Sanford's Policy 360 podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify & Amazon.
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
🎙️From deepfakes to the growing importance of social media verification, @robyncaplan.bsky.social talks to @agpines.bsky.social about the role of #AI today.
This episode of Duke Sanford's Policy 360 podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify & Amazon.
This episode of Duke Sanford's Policy 360 podcast can be found on Apple, Spotify & Amazon.
Duke Sanford's Bruce Jentleson has been appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Committee on Conscience. The committee advises on genocide prevention and global human rights issues.
Full story: duke.is/jentleson-co...
Full story: duke.is/jentleson-co...
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Duke Sanford's Bruce Jentleson has been appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Committee on Conscience. The committee advises on genocide prevention and global human rights issues.
Full story: duke.is/jentleson-co...
Full story: duke.is/jentleson-co...
Together, @dukeengineering.bsky.social and Sanford are educating the next generation of cybersecurity leaders — professionals equipped to protect, manage & shape policy in an increasingly interconnected world.
Advancing educational offerings through partnerships? This is Public Policy.
Advancing educational offerings through partnerships? This is Public Policy.
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Together, @dukeengineering.bsky.social and Sanford are educating the next generation of cybersecurity leaders — professionals equipped to protect, manage & shape policy in an increasingly interconnected world.
Advancing educational offerings through partnerships? This is Public Policy.
Advancing educational offerings through partnerships? This is Public Policy.
By bridging Duke Sanford expertise in governance & public policy & engaging Duke units such as @nichinstitute.bsky.social & @fuqua.duke.edu, Deep Tech at Duke has become a powerful incubator for students eager to engage with the real-world challenges of #TechPolicy & innovation.
-Dr. David Brown
-Dr. David Brown
November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
By bridging Duke Sanford expertise in governance & public policy & engaging Duke units such as @nichinstitute.bsky.social & @fuqua.duke.edu, Deep Tech at Duke has become a powerful incubator for students eager to engage with the real-world challenges of #TechPolicy & innovation.
-Dr. David Brown
-Dr. David Brown
“Having Sanford here at Duke plays a critical role in enabling students to move beyond viewing policy as an abstract concept; they engage directly with policy experts and explore real-world challenges that need actionable solutions." -Pardis Emami-Naeini, assistant professor of computer science
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
“Having Sanford here at Duke plays a critical role in enabling students to move beyond viewing policy as an abstract concept; they engage directly with policy experts and explore real-world challenges that need actionable solutions." -Pardis Emami-Naeini, assistant professor of computer science
Students across programs also shared their research during a poster session. Projects ranged from transatlantic collaboration in quantum tech to analyzing funding shifts for quantum to building the next generation of quantum leaders.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Students across programs also shared their research during a poster session. Projects ranged from transatlantic collaboration in quantum tech to analyzing funding shifts for quantum to building the next generation of quantum leaders.
How does quantum science connect to policy & law? Quantum 101, hosted by the Deep Tech Initiative, Duke Quantum Center & Center for Innovation Policy at @dukelaw.bsky.social, brought students & experts across disciplines together to explore the applications & policy implications shaping the field.
November 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
How does quantum science connect to policy & law? Quantum 101, hosted by the Deep Tech Initiative, Duke Quantum Center & Center for Innovation Policy at @dukelaw.bsky.social, brought students & experts across disciplines together to explore the applications & policy implications shaping the field.
Journalist @lizpelly.bsky.social recently joined Duke Sanford for a conversation on “Mood Machine,” her national bestseller revealing the real costs of the perfect playlist.
Examining the impacts of technology on artists? This is public policy.
Event recap: duke.is/liz-pelly-2025
Examining the impacts of technology on artists? This is public policy.
Event recap: duke.is/liz-pelly-2025
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Journalist @lizpelly.bsky.social recently joined Duke Sanford for a conversation on “Mood Machine,” her national bestseller revealing the real costs of the perfect playlist.
Examining the impacts of technology on artists? This is public policy.
Event recap: duke.is/liz-pelly-2025
Examining the impacts of technology on artists? This is public policy.
Event recap: duke.is/liz-pelly-2025
Ready to shape the policies that shape the world?
Join us Nov. 10 at 9am ET for a virtual info session about the Duke Sanford PhD in Public Policy program. Faculty & current students will share about their program experiences and answer questions.
Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us Nov. 10 at 9am ET for a virtual info session about the Duke Sanford PhD in Public Policy program. Faculty & current students will share about their program experiences and answer questions.
Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Ready to shape the policies that shape the world?
Join us Nov. 10 at 9am ET for a virtual info session about the Duke Sanford PhD in Public Policy program. Faculty & current students will share about their program experiences and answer questions.
Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Join us Nov. 10 at 9am ET for a virtual info session about the Duke Sanford PhD in Public Policy program. Faculty & current students will share about their program experiences and answer questions.
Register: duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...