Science at Wheaton
Coming soon: The Center for Scientific Inquiry and Innovation
Wheaton recently broke ground for a new state-of-the-art science center on campus. View floor plans, etc for the project here.
Serving as a hub of science teaching and research, the facility will be adjacent to the library and connected to the existing science center. Follow progress with our cam.
A sea on a moon of Saturn?
Associate Professor of Geology Geoffrey Collins and co-investigator Jason Goodman suggests there may be a sea of water trapped beneath the icy surface of Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons.
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Faculty/Student Research Projects
3D Terrain Modeling
Angiogenesis
Astronomical Imaging
Cell Development
Genomics
Lasers
Planetary Mapping
Protein Structure
Science Education
Terrapin Turtle Project
Recent Student Work
Student Theses, Publications, Presentations and Awards
Recent Faculty Work
Faculty Grants and Publications
Wheaton Quarterly Articles
Life in Heavy Metal
Using Math in Everyday Life
Education Gone Wild
Building the enlightened scientist
From Molecules to Masterpieces
Good Tidings: The History and Ecology of Shellfish Farming in the Northeast
Professor of Biology Barbara Brennessel has published a book on the history of the New England shellfish industry and a look into the science, economics, and techniques of shellfish aquaculture.
The science of teamwork
Professor of Biology Robert Morris and Blair Rossetti '09 discuss the science of teamwork.
Rooting through Wheaton's herbarium
Alexandra ("Lexie") Sabella '08 examines the cabinets that hold Wheaton College's herbarium.
Interdisciplinary trio in genomics publish
Bio-Stats-CompSci faculty suggest evidence for convergent evolution
Gousie and Milewski '07 highlight errors in digital maps
Dr. Mike Gousie and computer science major Sarah Milewski '07 publish their research on digital error visualization
Biology team publishes in Science
Professor Morris leads Wheaton contribution to Sea Urchin Genome Sequencing Project
Life in Heavy Metal
Chemistry Professor Jani Benoit picks up the mercury trail
Diamonds in the Marsh
Dr. Barbara Brennessel publishes her new book on Terrapin Turtles
Galápagos - an icon for ecotourism
Dr. John Kricher urges serious students of natural history that a visit to the Galápagos is a must
Bacteriocentricity
Dr. Betsey Dyer's Field Guide: a call to experience the world as bacteria exerience it