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2018

Student News

Students Win National Science Foundation Post-graduate Fellowships

The National Science Foundation has awarded graduate research fellowships to two Denison students, Patrick Banner and Madeline Van Winkle.

Date: April 9, 2018

2017

Student News

Jane Bright ’18 Publishes in Astrophysical Journal

Physics and mathematics major Jane Bright ’18 has published a paper in the Astrophysical Journal.

Date: November 21, 2017

Spotlights

Student with faculty member holding a fossil

What are the different types of professors? And what is tenure?

You may encounter some unfamiliar terms in higher education. This is how we define them at Denison.

Documentary explores human relationship to the land

It took 10 years for journalism professor Doug Swift to document and assemble the chronicle of this small, but revealing, corner of Appalachia.

Prof. Shiri Noy applies her expertise to COVID research

Prof. Shiri Noy partners on a National Science Foundation research project to enable better responses to a future pandemic.

Prof. Sarah Wolff heading to South Africa as a Fulbright Scholar

Professor Sarah Wolff is passionate about many things – math, mentoring, and marathons.

Fred Porcheddu-Engel has brought the Middle Ages into the digital age with his research of manuscripts.

4 questions with English Professor Fred Porcheddu-Engel

As he celebrates his 30th year as part of the Denison faculty, Porcheddu-Engel remains as enthusiastic as the day he arrived as a student.

Professor Dosinda Alvite leading a class

Learn why Dosinda Alvite is a "master craftsman" of teaching

Students in Professor Dosinda Alvite’s classes learn through community, engagement — and lots of creativity.

Professor Eric Liebl and Hannah Swahn '16

Just follow the molecules

“Every piece of data tells us something and points to a new question,” says biologist and geneticist Eric Liebl.

(Bio)sphere of influence

Professor Sarah Supp synthesizes data analytics and biology, creating surprising new ways to research and solve problems.

Imaging a galaxy far far away

If you're a fan of 'Star Wars,' Prof. Dan Homan can talk to you about a real-life galaxy that has a 'TIE' to the blockbuster movie series.

Jennifer Vestal, Heidi Trace and Torrance Powell at ARC

How We Learn

The best ways to support remote learning

The Academic Resource Center nimbly turns to support students' remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

The camera’s eye: On teaching photography

Professor Sheilah ReStack writes on what it means to provide a context for photography when teaching students.

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

What's Happening

2018

2017

Spotlights

What are the different types of professors? And what is tenure?

Documentary explores human relationship to the land

Prof. Shiri Noy applies her expertise to COVID research

Prof. Sarah Wolff heading to South Africa as a Fulbright Scholar

4 questions with English Professor Fred Porcheddu-Engel

Learn why Dosinda Alvite is a "master craftsman" of teaching

Just follow the molecules

(Bio)sphere of influence

Imaging a galaxy far far away

The best ways to support remote learning

The camera’s eye: On teaching photography

What's Happening

2024 Academic Awards

2024 Denison Forward Excellence Award honorees

Prof. Lucy McAllister leads study of environmental news coverage