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Faculty
Denison students work closely with professors
Accomplished, Creative Mentors
Many of our professors are
award-winning scholars who bring their love of knowledge to Denison. Through
innovative teaching methods, they incorporate an array of learning experiences
such as field trips, hands-on research projects, and study abroad opportunities
to provide fresh perspectives and real-world insight. For example:
- Your political science professor might take you to New Hampshire for firsthand encounters with campaigning candidates
- Your geology professor might take you on a field trip to the mountains to study geological formations
- You might visit a local art gallery to learn about art expression through our art professor's personally designed course, Tattoo You, Popular Culture, Graphic Arts, and Personal Expression
- Dr. Emmett Buell, Jr., political science, who is highly sought by national media for his views on presidential nominating races, often arranging for students to follow candidates on the campaign trail.
- Dr. Carol Goland, environmental studies, who actively studies archaeology, ecology, and agricultural issues in Peru.
- Dr. David Baker, english, who is a past winner of a Guggenheim fellowship recognizing his excellence in poetry.
- Dr. Tom Schultz, biology, who consults for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service researching the relationship between water quality and insect prevalence.
- Sandra Mathern-Smith, dance, who collaborates with a variety of artists to create concert-length pieces that blend video, live music, poetic text, and set designs.
- Dr. Mary Tuominen, sociology/anthropology and women's studies, who explores issues relating to political mobilization of child-care providers.
Students have the opportunity to engage in collaborative research projects with accomplished faculty members
Through interactive learning opportunities and an 11-to-1 student/teacher ratio, (Denison ranks No.1 by The Princeton Review in encouraging classroom discussions), your professors will work closely with you as mentors and friends to build your potential.
| "In
the classrooms at Denison, we have such great energy that
fosters more participation." |