Dr. Gunther Peck

Professor

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Biography

Gunther Peck is a Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy and a Bass Fellow, focusing on the long history of human trafficking and its relationship to racial ideology, humanitarian intervention, and immigration policy in North America and Europe. He is committed to mentoring graduate students in History and Public Policy and teaches several undergraduate courses, including 'Immigrant Dreams, American Realities: U.S. Immigration Policy History' and 'Historicizing Whiteness.' Peck has authored numerous publications that explore themes of labor, race, and historical perspectives on immigration, as well as the development of humanitarian policies. He has been actively engaged in community efforts in North Carolina, especially regarding voting rights. His academic contributions include insightful articles in prominent journals, examining subjects from the historical context of anti-human trafficking campaigns to the politics of labor in American history. With a Ph.D. from Yale University and extensive teaching experience, Peck continues to impact the field through his research and commitment to education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy, focusing on human trafficking and immigration.

Visiting Associate Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Taught courses in history and public policy.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)