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At Dickinson, discovery is a shared journey.

Here, you won’t just learn from professors—you’ll partner with them to push the boundaries of knowledge.

Our students and faculty collaborate closely on cutting-edge research that spans the arts and sciences—from unraveling the evolution of poetry to exploring how daisies might hold the key to curing cancer. Whether it culminates in a compelling presentation, a published paper or a captivating artistic performance, each project offers a glimpse into the future, fueled by creativity and innovation.

Dive into some of the most exciting and recent research endeavors happening right now at Dickinson. These highlights showcase the bold ideas and groundbreaking work that define our vibrant academic community.


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Over 50 Years of Environmental Discovery: Tracking a Stream’s Evolution

Over 50 Years of Environmental Discovery: Tracking a Stream’s Evolution

Dickinson students map environmental change with ground-penetrating radar

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The 87-Acre Classroom: Hands-on Lessons, Research Reap Big Rewards at Dickinson College Farm

The 87-Acre Classroom: Hands-on Lessons, Research Reap Big Rewards at Dickinson College Farm

Bucolic fields and barns are powerful learning spaces at the Dickinson College Farm. Students in any major can do hands-on lessons, research and internships, building skills for impactful careers.

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Is It Possible to Hear Light?

Is It Possible to Hear Light?

Professor of Physics David Jackson answers a question that might seem unanswerable with his project "How to Hear Light."

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Inside the Lab: Summer Cancer Research at Dickinson

Inside the Lab: Summer Cancer Research at Dickinson

With Associate Professor of Biology Mike Roberts, students study a challenging form of cancer.

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Making the Decision to Do Something Is Not the Same as Doing It

Making the Decision to Do Something Is Not the Same as Doing It

Professor of Psychology Marie Helweg-Larsen discusses free-range parenting, optimistic bias and why people act (often inexplicably) the way they do.

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Dickinson Launches Lab Focused on AI Research

Dickinson Launches Lab Focused on AI Research

Dickinson launches a research initiative that gives students hands-on opportunities to investigate large language models and deep neural networks.

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