MenuInventory of the Science, Technology, and Human Values Program records, 1979-1984.
Abstract
The Science, Technology and Human Values program (STHV), formerly known as the Science, Society, and Human Values Program, was begun in 1979 by James F. Gifford and Seymour Mauskopf as a unique interdisciplinary program focused on developing a comprehensive view of science, medicine, and technology in social, historical, and ethical terms.
The collection contains director's files from 1979-1984 which include administrative and student correspondence, memoranda, student term papers, course syllabi and evaluations, and five cassette tapes of sessions at a STHV symposium on space travel. The collection also contains brochures for the Round Table on Science and Public Affairs, dated 1976-1983.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- University Archives, Duke University
- Creator
- Duke University. Science, Technology, and Human Values Program.
- Title
- Science, Technology, and Human Values Program records, 1979-1984.
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 0.7 Linear Feet, 400 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Collection Overview
The collection contains director's files from 1979-1984 which include administrative and student correspondence, memoranda, grade reports, student term papers, course syllabi and evaluations, and five cassette tapes of sessions at a STHV symposium on space travel. The collection also contains brochures for the Round Table on Science and Public Affairs, dated 1976-1983.
Administrative Information
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Access Restrictions
Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended, Duke University permits students to inspect their education records and limits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from education records.
Use Restrictions
Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
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The Science, Technology and Human Values program (STHV), formerly known as the Science, Society, and Human Values Program, was begun in 1979 by James F. Gifford and Seymour Mauskopf as a unique interdisciplinary program focused on developing a comprehensive view of science, medicine, and technology in social, historical, and ethical terms. This program, likely influenced by the annual Round Table on Science and Public Affairs held at Duke of which Mauskopf served on the Advisory Committee, sought to educate undergraduate students through a variety of courses in multiple disciplines which culminated in the year-long senior seminar. The program offered monthly dinners, seminars, and panel discussions often with visiting professors on current and emerging issues in science within a societal context. Topics included the expansion of computer use, the role of modern medicine, genetics in humanistic perspective, and worldwide health policies among other things. The program was terminated in 2003.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Science, Technology, and Human Values Program records, University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Science, Technology, and Human Values Program records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in July 23, 1992.
Processing Information
Processed by Sally Sullivan, June 2008
Encoded by Sally Sullivan, June 2008
Accession UA92-77 is described in this finding aid.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.
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