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New Course: Physics for Future Presidents
We are excited to announce a new undergraduate physics course, available for enrollment for Spring 2025: Physics 2100, Physics for Future Presidents!
This course is four credit…

Richard Furnstahl Awarded APS Herman Feshbach Prize in Theoretical Nuclear Physics
Department of Physics Professor Richard Furnstahl was awarded the American Physical Society 2025 Herman Feshbach Prize in Theoretical Nuclear Physics!
This award is given "To…

2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
The Nobel Foundation has announced the 2024 Nobel Laureates, including the two winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics.
John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been chosen “for…

Michael Poirier Awarded APS Division of Biological Physics Fellowship
Department of Physics Professor Michael Poirier was awarded a 2024 APS Division of Biological Physics Fellowship!
"Fellowship in the American Physical Society is a great honor.…

Undergraduate Student Gives Invited Presentation at Intensity Interferometry 2024
Department of Physics undergraduate student, Josie Rose, was invited to present at an international workshop in September.
The workshop, Intensity Interferometry 2024, was in Porquerolles,…

Two ENGIE-Axium Endowed Appointments Announced
(From original article on OSU Office of Faculty Affairs website.)
Cynthia Carnes and Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin have been named ENGIE-Axium Endowed Chair and Professor,…

Professor Cochran Named 2025 Recipient of the APS Edward A. Bouchet Award
Professor Geraldine Cochran has been named the 2025 recipient of the American Physical Society (APS) Edward A. Bouchet Award.
"This award promotes the participation of…

Agostini-DiMauro Lab Featured in Two National Commercials!
The Ohio State University rolled out two national commercials during the start of football season. The goal of the commercials is to highlight research at Ohio State and the Agostini-…

Professor Landsman's DOE Grant Renewed for $465K
Professor Alexandra Landsman's DOE Grant, Attosecond Physics with XFEL pulses, has been successfully renewed for the amount of $465K.
Abstract: Attosecond physics uses…