Scientific and Technological Literacy Program

to bring students to an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and the appropriate application of scientific concepts, principles, laws and theories;

to enable students to utilize the processes of science in solving problems, making decisions, and furthering their understanding of nature and technology;

to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of the joint enterprises of science and technology and their interrelationships with each other and with other aspects of society;

to cultivate within students an awareness and confidence to confront such scientific and technological issues as health, energy and the environment as active and informed participants in society.

The STL curriculum rests on the premise that, even though all cannot be expected to solve complex technical problems, everyone can and should be prepared to participate in the public debate, evaluate the available information, and advance the solution through intelligent questions and informed voting.