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Fifty-six undergraduate students graduated on May 5 with degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics
During the 2023-2024 academic year (including summer 2023, autumn 2023, and spring 2024), 49 Physics and 18 Engineering Physics majors graduated for a total of 67 students. 38 students graduated…

Professor Kovchegov’s paper on the proton structure has been featured in DOE Highlights
Professor Yuri Kovchegov's scientific research was recently published in The Department Of Energy Office of Science highlight, “New Theoretical Contribution Helps Examine the Internal Rotation of…

Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our Spring 2024 Undergraduate Research Scholarship Winners!
The recipients are enrolled in a major program in the college of Arts and Sciences and will be earning a degree…

First year of DESI results unveil new clues about dark energy
From original article by Tatyana Woodall for Ohio State News, linked here.
Researchers at The Ohio State University played a major role in analyzing the first year of…

Grad Student and TA Awards Announced at Spring Picnic
This year at the Department of Physics Spring Picnic, we celebrated several of our grad students and TAs for their outstanding work.
The winners' names and award types are as…

STEMcoding initiative recognized for excellence in engaged scholarship
Article by Wayne Rowe for OSU Marion website, linked here.
The Ohio State University Office of Outreach and Engagement recently recognized the STEMcoding initiative, led by…

David Zach receives university outstanding advising award
David Zach, academic advisor in both the Department of Physics and the Department of Astronomy, received the Mary Bailey Advising Award from ACADAOS (Academic Advising Association of The Ohio…

Distinguished Staff and Lecturer Awards Announced at Spring Picnic
Annually, three staff persons in the Department of Physics are awarded the John G. Whitcomb Distinguished Staff Award. This award was established to recognize exceptional accomplishments,…

Professor Samir Mathur Wins Undergraduate Teaching Award
Professor Samir Mathur was surprised on Tuesday April 23 during the Physics Spring Picnic when Professor Tom Humanic, Vice-Chair for Undergraduate Studies, announced to the audience that Dr. Samir…