At Dickinson, the workshop method is used across the sciences. As a model of good pedagogy, it is used across the country by schools seeking to emulate Dickinson's leadership. Beginning in the mid 1800s, Dickinson was the first college in the country to use field study as a primary pedagogical method. Workshop science is proof that this pioneering idea continues to improve learning.
Science gets real through collaboration Collaborative research is a fact of life here.
The Dickinson student-faculty summer research program, established over a decade ago, has supported more than 100 teams working together on original research. In many cases this research has appeared in scientific journals co-authored by students and faculty, as well as joint presentations at regional and national conferences.