Duke Pre-College Programs provide motivated current 6th-11th grade students with experiential learning and academic experiences in a university setting. Building on the legacy programs such as Duke Youth Programs and the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP), Duke Pre-College Programs inspire and challenge the next generation of thinkers and leaders while offering them a glimpse into the opportunities for their future. Our diverse courses are tailored to the interests and questions top of mind for today’s students while delivering the Duke experience through interactions with Duke faculty, researchers and guest speakers, who are experts in their fields.
Engineers create solutions to complex problems – from biology and medicine to infrastructure and the environment.
The humanities open our eyes to the complexities of the human condition and help us develop a questioning mindset about ourselves and the world around us.
Mathematicians use analysis and creative thinking to solve problems.
From innovations in medicine to discoveries in the natural sciences, researchers and scientists develop the breakthroughs that propel us forward.
Social scientists investigate human societies, behaviors, cultures and influences to understand complexities and to solve social challenges.
Technologies highlight our creativity and innovation when solving problems and meeting our objectives.
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