Science@Denison

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Damselfly Biochromes by Tom Schultz (2013).The colors of damselflies arise from pigments and photonic nanostructures in the epidermis of the insect's exoskeleton, shown in the electron micrograph at right. Blues are structural colors produced by nanospheres that appear to be uric acid. Yellows are produced by ommochrome pigments. It is hypothesized that green colors are mixtures of nanospheres and pigments which can change over time. Schultz is attempting to determine the ultrastructure of cells capable of producing a wide range of colors.

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At Denison, science students have the opportunity to pursue in-depth study in one of several scientific disciplines through both coursework and original research.  Students can pursue a research project one-on-one with a faculty mentor either during the school year or during the summer.

Denison offers both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 8 scientific disciplines, providing excellent preparation for graduate school and careers in science and technology.

Science is also an integral part of a liberal arts education. The science division at Denison promotes scientific literacy for all students to prepare them to become more effective critical consumers of scientific information.

Explore the Science@Denison Visualization Gallery (to the right) to learn more about research projects at Denison. Click on the image to enlarge and read the explanation. To submit an image click Here.