VIDEO: Discover how big ideas at Duke are moving the world forward

Did you know your walking speed can predict your future health?

Have you ever wondered if your dog really understands you?

These are examples of big questions and ideas explored by Duke faculty, alumni, and students at recent Duke Forward events across the nation.

Visit the Ideas That Move the World Forward video library to share in their wisdom and get inspired. The library features short, inspiring talks by some of Duke University’s most innovative thinkers whose ideas are forging real change locally and globally.

Enjoy 11 new videos among a variety of more than 50 video clips from Duke Forward: On the Road cities.

Discover how genomic sequencing helps doctors, like pediatrician Vandana Shashi, discover, identify, and even cure mystery illnesses in children.

Understand and channel your inner fear to drive success and change the world like Josh Miller ’16.

Listen in as Dean Sue Wasiolek ’76, M.H.A. ’78, LL.M. ’93, and a panel of student-athletes and coaches discuss the balance of academics and athletics.

Learn why food matters to the body, soul, and planet from Professor Norman Wirzba.

Join in a conversation between President Richard H. Brodhead and Nobel Prize-winning chemistry professor Robert Lefkowitz.

View these videos and more at dukeforward.duke.edu/dukeideas.

Be sure to return to the online library often, as we will continue to roll out new videos from Duke Forward events. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates and videos.

Your planned gift to Duke ensures our faculty, students, and alumni continue to excel, dream big, and discover new ideas that are transforming the future. Thank you for your support to make each of the big ideas highlighted in the videos possible, and thank you for moving Duke forward.

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