You Ask.
They Answer.
Duke alumni love helping students and fellow alumni. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?
With more than 190,000 Duke alumni, including 15,000 Pratt graduates, Ask A Blue Devil – Pratt will connect you with the best experts who can help you with advice and introductions.
You ask, they answer.
You Ask.
It’s easy as 1, 2, 3
How does this work??
You Ask A Question
Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're looking for (5 minutes).
We Recruit Experts
We find and share your question with the best alumni in our entire community.
You Get Answers
Responses get delivered right into your email inbox (2-3 days).
Click here to get started or watch our short video that will turn you into a networking rock star.
“Hello, I’m Stacy, a first-year student at Duke intending to major in biomedical engineering.
I would like to know about the process for finding a job with a BME degree at a biotech or a pharmaceutical company.
Thank you for your time and advice.”
“I’m Hasan, an ECE major with strong experience in coding languages including Java, Python, C+, MATLAB, and Arduino. I’m interested in a software engineering career, and am looking for a summer internship to gain work experience in the field.
I’d appreciate guidance or leads from other ECE alumni in the field.
I really appreciate your help!”
“Warm regards! My name is Binita. I work in biomedical product management, and I am considering making a transition into the tech-transfer licensing realm.
I would like to connect with professionals who have had experience in tech transfer to understand the opportunities with such careers. Would you be available for a short informational interview?
Thank you.”
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT CAN I ASK?
Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and friends that can help with class projects, building and growing a startup or figuring out career options.
WHAT'S A GOOD QUESTION?
Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.
WHO WILL SEE MY QUESTION?
We send your request to the best alumni, faculty, and staff in your area of interest.
CAN I REQUEST SOMEONE SPECIFIC?
No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience and skills
CAN I ASK A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION?
Yes, of course! Once we make a match you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET A QUESTION?
Our goal is to get you answers within 3 business days. But it depends on what you’re asking. It can go as quickly as an hour to as long as 10 days or more.
WILL MY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BE CONFIDENTIAL?
Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.
IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW OFTEN I CAN ASK?
No. You can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.
Go ahead and ask
It has never been simpler to get help from others that have done what’s ahead of you.
Seriously.
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