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As part of an intro-level class, first-years Thomas Baldini and Sylvie Duthoy published op-eds on the effects of climate change within their own communities. Photo by Dan Loh.

Sounding a Call: Students Publish Op-Eds on Environmental Issues

"Even in their first semester of college, they have a voice ... and can be part of a broader conversation." Through an intro-level class, students wrote and published op-eds on environmental issues.

Andrew Scheiner

Dickinson Research Reveals a New Take on NBA Tipoffs

Student-faculty research suggests that the tipoff might be more significant than previously thought.

Kat Johnson '25

Envisioning Healthy, Sustainable Communities

Thanks to the class that spurred her passion, the service trips that reinforced it and the internships that sharpened her skills, Kat Johnson ’25 is ready for an impactful career in public health.

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Feeling Machines & the (Possible) Future of Healthcare

Associate Professor of East Asian Studies Shawn Bender explores Japan, robots and where they intersect in eldercare and beyond.

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A Knight’s Tale: Unraveling the Mystery of America’s Oldest Tombstone

Research by Marcus Key and Rebecca Rossi ’12 on 400-year-old tombstone uncovers the history of long-studied artifact.

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Kudos (Fall 2024)

Check out the latest media mentions, research and accolades for our expert faculty and staff.

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Positive Trajectories for All

Assistant Professor of Psychology Paula Yust studies friendship and finds fertile ground in her home environment.

Students in the 2024 Intro to Food Studies class visit Hill Farm, an urban farm launched by the nonprofit Wildheart to provide fresh food and nutrition education to residents in the Allison Hill neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pa.

Meaty Topics: Getting a Taste for Food Studies

Students spoke with experts, visited food sites and created posts and videos about the science, culture, psychology, ethics, sustainability and history of food. Now they're sharing what they learned.

Dickinson College researchers travel in a small boat on an Icelandic lake.

Dickinson College Research Finds Oxidation in Glacial Rivers and Lakes Could Mitigate Methane Emissions

A new study suggests glacial rivers and lakes may play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

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Total Recall

Assistant Professor of Psychology Azriel Grysman studies memory, and it's just as interesting and complex as you might think.

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Turtle Tracking: Dickinson Students Dive Into Conservation Science

Dickinson students ventured to the Huntsdale Fish Hatchery to study turtle populations.

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Project RattleCam: Livestream of a Roiling Rattlesnake Den

Professor of Biology Scott Boback remotely studies rattlesnake sites in California and Colorado, sharing the experience with the world.

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Kudos (Summer 2024)

Check out the latest news and accolades for our impressive faculty and staff.

Megan Cravinho '25

Student Conducts Cancer Research Through Harvard/MIT Summer Program

Megan Cravinho '25 is focused on the fight against cancer, conducting research at the Dana-Farber Institute as part of a high-level MD/Ph.D. program.

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Leon Friebel '25 Creates App to Analyze In-Game Football Data

Learn how a Dickinson international business & management and quantitative economics double major is looking to change the way football is played and coached.

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