Rubenstein Scholars; 3-D Printed Knee Parts

Welcome to the week at Duke in 60 seconds. Alumnus and Trustee David Rubenstein has helped endow Duke’s first-generation scholarship program with a $20 million gift. Students in the David M. Rubenstein Scholars Program will receive not only a loan-free four-year scholarship, but also faculty and peer mentoring. Public Radio International featured Duke molecular biologist Raphael Valdivia in last week’s 100 Days, 100 Questions series. He spoke about drawing immigrant scientists to the U.S. Hear the whole piece in Duke’s “Glad You Asked” podcast. A cartilage-mimicking material created by Duke researchers may one day allow surgeons to 3-D print replacement knee menisci. To test the material, scientists used a $300 printer and a model knee. Finally, the Duke Farmers Market is now open through the summer outside of the Trent Semans Center for Health Education. For more Duke news every day, visit Duke Today.