History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (HPSTM)

History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (affectionately known as HiP-STeM) uses the tools and methods of the humanities (especially history and philosophy) to study the sciences understood as human endeavors. This includes historical evolution and context; conceptual foundations and puzzles; theories, methods, and claims to knowledge; institutions, material practices, and social structures, past and present.

Duke HPSTM incorporates science, technology, engineering, medicine, and mathematics. We promote universal ownership of the sciences as shared cultural inheritance through encouragement and support of HPSTM in research and in teaching across the academy.

On this website you can find information about events, people and units across campus that connect or relate to HPSTM.

Please send information about additional events to katherine.brading@duke.edu.