There are many programs at Duke University that support people along their academic and professional journeys. But until now, there hasn’t been a central hub connecting these programs to prospective applicants and one another. The Center for Pathway Programs does just that.
For students and professionals, the Center is a starting point from which anyone interested in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) can find programs at Duke that fit their interests and life stage. They can scan what’s available, apply, and be seamlessly connected to other programs that continue their learning once each program is complete.
For program administrators, the Center is a support platform that assists with promotion and recruitment, participant tracking, program evaluation, and more. This support is both an administrative advantage and a valuable contribution to the dearth of research on the effectiveness of pathway programs.
Early stakeholder engagement at Duke and conversations with regional and national partners revealed that the challenges identified transcend our institution. To be most effective in our mission, the Center must create living, adaptable tools and systems that support pathway programs and their participants. Learn more about what we’re building.
Ultimately, the Center seeks to model and evaluate a coordinated versus siloed approach to STEM programming while promoting individual persistence in STEM fields. Learn more.
The Center for Pathway Programs is housed within the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Learn more about the Center’s mission and strategies.
