2026 Master Of Arts in Applied Ethics & Policy Fall Orientation

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Monday, August 17

11:30 AM: Welcome! Barbecue with the Director: Professor David Hoffman
1:00 PM: One Program, Two Concentrations, Infinite Possibilities: Professors Marc Groman and Janet Malek
1:30 PM: Your Support Network Starts Here: Meet Science & Society Staff
2:30 PM: Picture Perfect & Community Connections: Headshots
4:00 PM: Get to Know Your Faculty
5:30 PM: Science & Society Welcome Reception: Conversations & Community

Tuesday, August 18

9:30 AM: Coffee, Conversation & Connections
10:00 AM: The Graduate School Orientation
12:30 PM: Explore Duke: Graduate Student Resource Fair
2:00 PM: Are Humans the Next Great GMOs?: Professor Malek
3:00 PM: AI Foundations for Ethics & Policy: Professor Brinnae Bent
4:00 PM: Innovation in Action: Meet the Research Teams
5:30 PM: Discover Duke: Campus Walking Tour (Optional): Professor Hoffman

Wednesday, August 19

8:30 AM: Breakfast & Morning Connections
9:00 AM: Responsible Conduct of Research (Part I)
10:30 AM: Responsible Conduct of Research (Part II)
12:30 PM: Ask Someone Who’s Been There: Lunch with Returning MA Students
2:00 PM: Research Smarter: Library & Information Resources
Varies: One-on-One with a Co-Director of Graduate Studies: Professor Groman (Tech Ethics & Innovation Policy concentration)

Thursday, August 20

8:30 AM: Breakfast & Big Ideas
9:00 AM: From Ideas to Impact: Policy Workshop: Professor David Schanzer
12:30 PM: Lunch with Government Privacy Officials
5:00 PM: Social Activity: RTP180: Energy

Friday, August 21

8:00 AM: Open Group Office Hours and Tea with Director: Professor Hoffman
Varies: One-on-One with a Co-Director of Graduate Studies: Professor Malek (Bioethics & Science Policy concentration)
9:30 AM: Navigating the Year Ahead: MA Requirements, Policies, and Procedures You Need to Know – Group 1 (Everyone must attend one of these sessions)
11:00 AM: Explore Duke Gardens – Group 1 (Optional)
12:30 PM: Navigating the Year Ahead: MA Requirements, Policies, and Procedures You Need to Know – Group 2 (Everyone must attend one of these sessions)
2:00 PM: Explore Duke Gardens – Group 2 (Optional)