Science@Denison

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RNase H Digestion of Potential RNA Thermometer from Enterobacter by Janie Frandsen (Science Summer Research Program 2012).This denaturing urea polyacrylamide gel shows the RNase H digestion of a potential RNA thermometer from Enterobacter. The gel is the result of the the investigation into the secondary structure of the RNA for the desired thermometer region.

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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.