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The PRB celebrates 20 years
Twenty years ago, on May 17, 2002 the Department of Physics broke ground for the Physics research Building! A shovel used for the ceremony sits in a corner of the Chair's office. …

Record number of students graduate from Physics and Engineering Physics
A record number of students graduated on May 8 with degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics. 65 Physics and 35 Engineering Physics majors graduated during the 2021-2022 academic year for a…

3rd Attosecond School Draws Record-High Attendance!
The 3rd Attosecond School, co-organized by The Institute for Optical Science, drew all-time, historically high numbers during it's online session March 21-25, 2022.The Attosecond School…

Prof. Nandini Trivedi selected College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Physics
The College of Arts and Sciences has selected Prof. Nandini Trivedi as a College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor of Physics. Congratulations!
In the letter announcing her…

2022 issue of the Physics magazine available
The newest issue of the magazine for the Department of Physics has been published- pick up a copy in the main office or read it online.
Michael Poirier says in his letter, "Of course,…

Ohio State establishes Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering
The Ohio State University recently announced it is establishing the Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering (CQISE), building on the momentum around a discipline with far-…

SciDome at the Works Honored as High Impact Program
Under the guidance of The Ohio State University at Newark Associate Professor Mike Stamatikos, Newark’s SciDome — located at The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology — has…

Professor Brian Winer wins Undergraduate Teaching Award
Professor Brian Winer was surprised on Wednesday in his Physics 1251 classroom by Professor Tom Humanic, Vice-Chair for Undergraduate Studies, with the 2022 Physics Undergraduate Teaching Award.…

Physics Department Recognizes 2022 Undergraduate Award Winners
The Department of Physics Undergraduate Studies Committee has chosen this year's undergraduate award winners. Congratulations to this year's scholarship recipients!
Freshman Award
This…