SIMILE is designed to appeal to several different kinds of students who might not otherwise find themselves in the same conversation. It is designed for the potential scientist, engineer or premed interested in understanding these fields historically; it is equally designed for the humanities or social science student who wants to understand science, technology, and medicine as social, cultural, and historical phenomena. Last but not least, it is designed for students who are fascinated with both the humanities and sciences and who do not wish to choose between them. In all instances, this is a program designed for students looking for a challenging and cohesive humanities program as the bedrock of their freshmen experience.