This summer, 260 undergraduate and graduate students joined research teams through Duke’s +Programs, exploring questions ranging from AI ethics to climate change, documentary storytelling and public history. Image 260 undergraduate and graduate students took part in 9 +Programs during Summer 2026. We got a lot of benefits, like alumni and guest lecturers, which were so informative for students, and throughout the summer I found people to help me.” Led by the Department of Computer ScienceUndergraduates focus on projects in computer science research and applications. I’m now hoping to pursue a Certificate in Documentary Studies, and I’m traveling with Professor Tom Rankin to work on another documentary project in Thailand.”