Our History
Duke Vertices is Duke University's premier undergraduate research journal and online science magazine. Established in the early 1980s, we're proud to continue a tradition of science journalism. Since the organization's revival in 2018, we've expanded to a hybrid model of science writing and undergraduate academic publishing.
2023-2024 Team
Executive
Co-President & Co-Editor-in-Chief of Undergraduate Research Journal
Julia (Trinity ’24) is a neuroscience major with a minor in Chemistry and a certificate in Science and Society. She is drawn to Vertices because of her passion for scientific communication, which she has enjoyed exploring through basic and clinical research at Duke, as well as the Huang Fellows Program. So far, she has loved working with the peer review team to critically evaluate research manuscripts, while also unpacking the ways medicine, research, and policy are disseminated to broad audiences.
Co-President & Editor-in-Chief of Science Magazine
Reed (Trinity ’25) is from New York and plans to major in Neuroscience and a certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Outside of Vertices, she coordinates events for NeuroCare (Duke's mental health advocacy group), volunteers as a debate coach in Durham high schools, and serves as a crash cushion for airborne toddlers as a ski instructor.
Website Director
Sage (Pratt ’25) is from Raleigh, North Carolina and is majoring in mechanical / aerospace engineering. Outside of Vertices, you'll find her working on rocketry with Duke's AERO society, spending time with friends, or going on a nature walk!
Artistic Director
AJ (Trinity ’25) is from Cary, North Carolina, studying neuroscience, psychology, and visual arts on the pre-med track. AJ is particularly interested in humanities-based approaches to medical practice and research and hopes to enrich the symbiotic relationship between the fields of science and arts. Outside of Vertices, AJ can be found hosting arts- and identity-focused events, competing on the pickleball courts, and performing in dance showcases.
Social Media Director
Gabrielle (Trinity ’25) is from Nashville, TN and is majoring in Public Policy with a Sociology minor and a Markets and Management certificate. Outside of Vertices, she is involved with Duke University Union’s marketing and special events planning. She enjoys playing tennis, nature walks, and collecting keychains.
Director of Outreach for Undergraduate Research Journal & Science Magazine
Katherine (Trinity ’24) is majoring in biology and chemistry with a concentration in cell and molecular biology. She is passionate about scientific communication and research and is excited to contribute to Vertices as a staff writer and peer reviewer. When she’s not in the lab or doing homework, she loves to paint, hike, and hang out with the Duke cat.
Treasurer & Senior Editor of Undergraduate Research Journal
Eric (Trinity ’26) is from Jacksonville, Florida and is majoring in computer science. Eric is particularly interested in the intersections of computer science with psychiatric medical research. Outside of Vertices, Eric enjoys playing ping-pong, practicing the piano, singing with friends, and playing Mario Kart.
Undergraduate Research Journal
Co-Editor-in-Chief of Undergraduate Research Journal
Sasha (Trinity ’25) is from South Carolina and plans to major in biology. She loves being a Vertices peer reviewer because it allows her to delve deeper into what she's most passionate about: scientific research! Outside of her work with Vertices, Sasha loves to figure skate, listen to music, and try out all the cool restaurants in Durham (especially for boba)!
Senior Editor of Undergraduate Research Journal
Kaeden (Trinity ’25) is from Atlanta, Georgia, and is majoring in biology with a concentration in molecular and cell biology. He is specifically interested in DNA tumor viruses and how their “cellular hijacking” can drive cells towards cancer, and he is a member of the Luftig Lab, studying Epstein-Barr virus and the cancers that it causes. Outside of academics, he loves to hike, travel, ski, scuba dive, collect minerals, and make jewelry.
Senior Editor of Undergraduate Research Journal
Eliza (Trinity ’26) is from New York and is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Global Health. She is interested in clinical and social psychology, specifically the intersections and variance of psychopathology among differing backgrounds and experiences. At Duke, she is the Lab Manager for the Culture Lab and a Research Assistant for the Zucker Lab. Outside of research, she enjoys biking, reading, and spending time with her friends.
Senior Editor of Undergraduate Research Journal
Vishruth (Trinity ’27) is from Allentown, Pennsylvania and plans to major in neuroscience. He loves doing research in the lab, and he joined Vertices because he can read other people’s work and help them publish the best possible version of their projects. Outside of Vertices, Vishruth also loves to play basketball and try new foods!
Science Magazine
Senior Editor of Science Magazine
Lydia (Trinity ’25) is from Charleston, SC and is majoring in Biology. She enjoys nature photography, arts and crafts, and game/movie nights with friends!
Senior Editor of Science Magazine
Katherine (Trinity ’24) is majoring in biology and chemistry with a concentration in cell and molecular biology. She is passionate about scientific communication and research and is excited to contribute to Vertices as a staff writer and peer reviewer. When she’s not in the lab or doing homework, she loves to paint, hike, and hang out with the Duke cat.
Staff Writer
Cathy (Trinity ’25) is from Plainsboro, New Jersey and hopes to major in Global Health and Biology on the pre-med track. She is excited to help provide an accessible platform on science news and research through Vertices!
Staff Writer
Vinicius (Trinity ’26) is originally from São Paulo, Brazil and majoring in Biology. He currently works in the Collier Lab researching peptide nanofibers. Vinicius loves trying new restaurants and going on hikes with his friends. In Vertices, he enjoys the freedom to write about research topics he wouldn't otherwise explore.
Staff Writer
Will (Trinity ’27) is originally from San Jose, California and plans on majoring in Biology. In his free time, he enjoys collecting keychains, playing basketball, and going on walks.
Staff Writer
Grace (Trinity ’26) is from Minneapolis, MN and majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Spanish. Outside of Vertices, Grace studies astrocytes in the Eroglu Lab, plans events for the Duke Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, and enjoys watching movies, exploring Durham, and spending time with her friends.
Staff Writer
Ashleigh (Trinity ’26) is from North Carolina and is majoring in Neuroscience. Outside of school, she enjoys hiking, baking, reading, and painting pottery.
Staff Writer
Jean (Trinity '26) is a Biology major with a minor in Environmental Science from Long Island, New York. She is interested in the intersection between environmental health and human health and serves as a mentor for Duke's Health and Environmental Scholars Program. Outside of class, she loves to run, read, and consume peanut butter.