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DESI magnified section of map of the universe

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…

The grad student award winners holding their certificates

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…

Prof. Chris Orban standing in front of image about STEM coding with a student

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 holding his certificate and award

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…

Aerial shot of the PRB atrium during Spring Picnic

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,…

From left to right, Chair Michael Poirier, Vice Chair Tom Humanic, and Professor Samir Mathur, at the Spring Picnic

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…

Collage from Yang lab

Yang Lab Achieves EHS Dean's List

Congratulations to Professor Fengyuan Yang, whose lab has achieved The Office of Environmental Health and Safety Dean's List!

 

"Congratulations! The Office of Environmental…

The picture shows (left to right) Beacom, Voelker (BS 2018 Science Communication and Accessibility, with a minor in Astronomy and Astrophysics), and O’Brien (BS 2023 Physics plus Astronomy and Astrophysics, with a Minor in Science & Engineering in the Public Interest).

Professor John Beacom Recognized for Work with Award Winning SciAccess Outreach Program

Professor John Beacom has recently been recognized for his work with the award-winning SciAccess program.

 

While the laws of science are universal, access to science is not, and…

Crowd of students getting food outside of room 1080

Spring 2024 Undergraduate Award Ceremony

Friday, April 19th was the Spring 2024 Undergraduate Award Ceremony. After a reception catered by Steven's Catering, families and undergraduate students from each year gathered in the Smith…