DIS是解决实际问题的动手创意设计程序。我们提供基于STS部门的全球唯一的设计程序之一，可深入了解设计问题和解决方案的人为因素。我们专注于为服务不足的社区进行设计，以及了解社会和环境对传统的，以消费者为导向的设计实践的陷阱。该计划围绕一系列的工作室课程而展开，在该课程中，学生分别和跨学科团队一起工作，以设计出创新的设计解决方案。工作室顺序由一系列相关的社会科学和人文课程补充，这些课程探索科学，技术和社会之间的关系。设计与创新跨学科课程（PDI）使学生可以将设计，创新，以及其他未成年人或学士学位课程的学会。
DIS is a hands-on, creative design program that addresses real-world problems. We offer one of the world's only design programs based in an STS department, providing deep insight into the human dimensions of design problems and solutions. We specialize in designing for under-served communities, as well as in understanding social and environmental pitfalls to traditional, consumerist design practices. The program revolves around a sequence of studio courses, where students work individually and in interdisciplinary teams to devise innovative design solutions. The studio sequence is supplemented by a range of relevant social-science and humanities courses that explore the relationships among science, technology, and society.The Interdisciplinary Programs in Design and Innovation (PDI) allow students to combine the B.S. degree in Design, Innovation, and Society with other minors or bachelor's degree curricula. We formerly called referred to these interdisciplinary programs as product design and innovation, but our approach to design and innovation has become increasingly broad. As a result, we now refer to these interdisciplinary programs in design and innovation as PDI.