At Dickinson, you won’t just conduct research—you’ll dive into advanced projects that most students don’t encounter until graduate school, all while working side-by-side with passionate faculty mentors.
Imagine collaborating with a dedicated team to digitize historic materials from the Carlisle Indian Industrial School at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., or spending your summer scaling volcanoes and glaciers in Iceland, collecting lava samples and mapping their properties with cutting-edge GIS technology.
This spirit of active engagement traces back to Dickinson’s founder, Benjamin Rush, who envisioned the college as a place where students don’t just learn about the world—they engage with it directly. Our professors embody this vision every day, inspiring students to explore boldly and think deeply.
No matter your passion—whether it’s tracking ocean acidification in Australia, excavating archaeological sites in Greece or researching community health in Japan—you’ll have the chance to collaborate closely with faculty, immerse yourself in meaningful research and explore the world firsthand.
At Dickinson, your education is an adventure in discovery, guided by mentorship and fueled by curiosity.
92% of Dickinsonians complete an internship, research, service-learning or field-experience course.