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Enabling Computational Education
The Center for Computational Thinking (CCT) enables computational education at Duke to ensure that every student, regardless of field of study, is prepared for the digital 21st century. Through partnerships with faculty, programs, and departments spanning a wide range of disciplines including data science, cybersecurity, policy, and ethics, we bring computational learning experiences and opportunities to the Duke community and beyond.
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CCT/Use_R! Conference August 8-10, 2025
Join us for a weekend of learning and networking this August! Read more about the conference.
Subscribe to the CCT
Compute is our latest email series -- it explains computational concepts in an easily-digested format. These emails also feature upcoming events and learning opportunities. View past issues.
Learning opportunities & student experiences
For all our videos, visit our YouTube channel.
Digital Humanities
Fifth-year Duke University English Ph.D. student Hannah Jorgensen discusses her project.
Student Experiences
Explore the wide variety of fascinating projects Duke students have engaged in, at every level - undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. Watch and be inspired!
Introduction to Data Science in R
Thirty-video series on all things R.
Our partners
The CCT works with partner programs and organizations across Duke to deliver learning opportunities that align with our vision of preparing all Duke students -- regardless of field of study -- for the digital twenty-first century.
- AI Health
- Bass Connections
- Center for Data and Visualization Sciences (CDVS)
- Code+ Summer Program
- Computational Media, Arts & Cultures (CMAC)
- CS+ Summer Program
- +DataScience (+DS)
- Data+ Summer Program
- DTech
- Duke Graduate School
- Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS)
- Duke Learning Innovation
- Duke University Libraries
- Heureka Labs
- Math+ Summer Program
- Office of Information Technology - including Innovation Co-Lab
- Office of the Provost
- Pratt School of Engineering
- Rhodes Information Initiative at Duke (iiD)
- Sanford School of Public Policy
- School of Medicine - including Biostatistics & Bioinformatics
- Science & Society - including Digital Intelligence (DQ) Certificate Program
- Tech Policy@Sanford
- Trinity College of Arts & Sciences - including Art, Art History, & Visual Studies; Computational Media, Arts & Cultures; Computer Science; Economics; English; Mathematics; and Statistical Science
Four pillars support everything we do
The four pillars of the CCT represent the strategic priorities and areas of focus for the center. Developed by executive leadership and faculty members, the pillars provide a roadmap for initiatives and new development.
Every student in computing majors/minors can pursue flexible, personalized pathways through an interdisciplinary curriculum marrying computing, liberal arts, and societal grand challenges that emphasizes experiential and team learning. Learn more about Pillar 1.
Every major, minor, and certificate program can explore pedagogical innovation arising from the infusion of computational thinking into its curriculum. Learn more about Pillar 2.
Any student can explore a range of computational topics via co-curricular opportunities ranging from bite-sized courses and workshops to summer programs and internships. Learn more about Pillar 3.
Every student gains the computational literacy that enables them to understand the impact of technology, to harness its power in their life, and to be a responsible citizen in our digital society. Learn more about Pillar 4.
The CCT is connecting existing resources at Duke — and responding to gaps in our current offerings — to ensure all students and faculty have the opportunity to bring [computational] approaches to their studies and their research.
Sally Kornbluth, former Duke University Provost