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The future can’t be understood until it’s discovered



Research News

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.


Research News

Where Art Meets Stewardship

Where Art Meets Stewardship

Dickinson students are gaining hands-on experience in conservation, public horticulture and nonprofit leadership through internships at The Bower, a public sculpture garden in Perry County.

Question and See Beyond the Current Paradigm

Question and See Beyond the Current Paradigm

"So much of what we experience in our daily lives is difficult to understand and express." And then philosophy enters the chat.

Show Your Work: Dickinson Students Bring Math to Universal Orlando

Show Your Work: Dickinson Students Bring Math to Universal Orlando

There's a lot of math at work behind the scenes in amusement parks, and students recently explored it for three straight weeks.

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

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.

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."