Katy Jones

The Duke Summer Research Opportunities Program began in 1996 when a group of Duke faculty members recognized the need to bring more students from underrepresented groups into science. As the program celebrates its 20th year in 2016, faculty mentors and student participants reflect on their experiences and successes.

This spotlight video highlights Melissa Swope, a mellophone player who is in her senior year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She reflects about her time on the marching band and how it has impacted her college career.

As part of the Rooted in the Rapids series that focuses on the residents of Lake Gaston, this video focuses on Adam Fields. Adam is a renowned wakeboarder who is passionate about building the sport and passing along his love for the “big air” acrobats of wakeboarding.