Edmund T. Pratt Jr. School of Engineering

The Edmund T. Pratt Jr. School of Engineering is an engineering school at Duke University in Durham that offers programs in biomedical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. The campus includes specialized research facilities such as the Fitzpatrick Center and Wilkinson Building with modern laboratory equipment.

The program was founded in 1939 and moved to its current campus location in 1947. The school became an important center for engineering education in the southeastern region of the country.

The institution maintains partnerships across multiple academic fields, connecting engineering students with nursing, finance, and other disciplines to address global environmental challenges.

Visitors can explore the main campus area and view the modern buildings from the outside. It's best to plan a visit on weekdays when the facilities are actively in use and you can get a genuine sense of student life.

Research teams at the school developed pioneering technologies including metamaterial invisibility cloaks and innovations in real-time ultrasound imaging systems.

Location: North Carolina

Inception: 1939

Official opening: 1948

Part of: Duke University

Website: https://pratt.duke.edu

GPS coordinates: 36.00400,-78.94030

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02