Fresh has spent years studying how economic upheaval during this period affected who held political power and who didn’t, but the port books that could help answer those questions have remained largely untouched by researchers. Why? They are handwritten, inconsistent, and scattered across archives. Until recently, there was no practical way to read them at scale.
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QFC Speaker: Edward Shen
Before joining academia, Shen held senior risk management and data analytics roles at China Ping An Bank, China Minsheng Bank, Wells Fargo, and American Express. He has also advised the People’s Bank of China, the Chinese Bank Association, and China’s Credit Bureau Center
You’re Invited: Duke Quantitative Sciences Graduate Career Fair
We hope you'll join us for the Duke Quantitative Sciences Graduate Career Fair, where the Master of Biostatistics, Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS), and Master's in Statistical Science programs are coming together to connect employers with some of...
Git Real : Collaborating with Git & GitHub
Interested in learning how to use Git and GitHub to manage collaborations? Curious what this whole GitHub thing is actually about? Join us for a three-part, zero-prior-knowledge-required workshop series.
Celebrating the Class of 2026
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Duke Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) program celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2026 during a commencement ceremony honoring students, faculty, families, and alumni.
MIDS Students Present School Meals Research at Data Science Symposium
A group of Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science (MIDS) students recently traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to present their capstone project at the 2026 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics (SDSS). Hosted by the American Statistical Association (ASA), the...
Dean’s Award: Paul McKee
Paul McKee is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, expected to earn his doctorate in 2026. McKee is also currently working toward an Executive Master in Business Administration in the Fuqua School of Business, expected in 2027. He...
Partner with Duke MIDS
We are looking for 2027 Capstone Partners, and this is your chance to collaborate with a team of highly skilled graduate students ready to dive in.
Capstone Symposium 2026
The 2026 MIDS Capstone Symposium brought the energy, curiosity, and real-world impact that define Duke’s Master in Interdisciplinary Data Science program. It was a chance to see what happens when students, data, and partners come together after a full year of...
Now Open: Fall 2026 Quantitative Finance Course Registration
Whether you’re interested in trading, risk management, or financial modeling, these courses offer hands-on, career-focused training to prepare you for roles across the financial industry.









