At the heart of the program is a matrix of courses, from which undergraduates can make selections to qualify for an endorsement on their transcripts certifying participation in the Program in Science, Technology, and Human Values. More than 50 professors in 18 departments offer in excess of 50 courses related to the themes and purposes of the program. These range from Aesthetics, Design, and Culture to Philosophical Issues in Medical Ethics . The seminar explores topics that range from health care technology to preserving natural resources. The program also sponsors special events.
Seminars explore socially responsive careers in sciences, engineering, public policy, and medicine.
Guest speakers are brought to campus for formal presentations and less formal meetings and discussions with faculty and students. Similarly, faculty and students attend outside meetings and conferences to represent the program and bring back new ideas and information. The goal of all program activities is the greatest possible cooperation among disciplines and exposure to new perspectives. All Duke undergraduates are eligible to participate in the program and qualify for a certification on their transcripts. All members of the faculty who teach courses in the matrix are participants in the program.