Stories tagged with: Department of Physics and Astronomy

southeast Asian scientist Saw Wai Hla leans on a railing in front of a warm wood backdrop; he has dark hear and wears a black sport coat and glasses
Emerging Technology

X-Ray Visionary

OHIO researcher Saw Wai Hla’s groundbreaking discovery

The finalists and judges from the 2025 3MT competition
Student Success

OHIO announces winners of Three Minute Thesis competition

This year, 32 students took part in the semifinal competitions, and then eight students advanced to the finals in late February.

 A long-exposure image captures circular star trails above telescope domes illuminated in red light on a dark mountain. A golden glow on the horizon marks distant city lights.
Research

The universe might be changing: New DESI data shows dark energy may evolve over time

The fate of the universe hinges on the balance between matter and dark energy: the fundamental ingredient that drives its accelerating expansion.

Saw Wai Hla Argonne photo
Faculty Awards

Saw Wai Hla receives Feynman Prize for excellence in nanotechnology experimentation

Saw Wai Hla was named by the Foresight Institute as the winner of the 2024 Feynman Prize in nanotechnology in the experiment category.

An oil derrick in front of a sunset.
Sustainability Research

Ohio University receives DOE grant for produced water treatment research

Ohio University has received grant funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) for chemical engineering research related to diverting water from oil and natural gas extraction.

OHIO Professor Savas Kaya holds a semiconductor.
Appalachian Workforce Development

ASCENT Ecosystem supports, trains next generation of workforce – opens doors in southeast Ohio

Through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem, OHIO is cultivating the next generation of skilled technical professionals for Ohio’s emerging semiconductor industry and regional advanced manufacturing.

An aerial image Ohio University's Athens campus on a fall day
Community Engagement

OHIO awarded $2 million to prepare area residents for advanced manufacturing jobs

OHIO received more than $2 million in federal funding to help people move into high-tech production and design positions, which could help to even create more jobs in the region.

Ohio University's Athens Campus is shown in this aerial image
OHIO Research

National Science Foundation grant provides funding for collaborative project with FSU, Ursinus College to advance nuclear research

The gamma-ray detection technology developed from this proposal will help to provide detailed information crucial for understanding nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics.

Science Café - Ohio University
OHIO Events

Science Café to feature discussion on ‘Spilling the Beans on a Whole Latte Elements’ on Oct. 2

The Science Café event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 5 p.m. in the Front Room on the fourth floor of Baker University Center and via YouTube.

Milky Way Galaxy during night.
Faculty Awards

Dr. Christian Drischler receives 2024 NSF CAREER Award to advance research, educate students and community

OHIO's Dr. Christian Drischler was recently recognized with the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for early-career faculty and scientists. Through funding from the award, Drischler will advance the scientific community's understanding of theoretical nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics.

Saw Wai Hla Argonne photo
Physics

OHIO scientist Saw Wai Hla named 2024 Falling Walls Physical Sciences Laureate for groundbreaking work in physics

Saw Wai Hla's groundbreaking work in the field of physics is being recognized by being awarded the 2024 Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year Award in the Physical Sciences category.

Greta Hibbard
Student Success

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Greta Hibbard

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Greta Hibbard studies engineering physics in the Honors Tutorial College.

Campus beauty Hocking River 2024

Ohio University mourns the passing of Emeritus Professor Ronald Cappelletti

Emeritus Professor of Physics Ronald L. Cappelletti, a spirit of curiosity, inquiry and discovery, passed away on July 6, 2024.

Researchers Oscar Avalos Ovando and Veronica Bahamondes Lorca review notes in OHIO's Edison Biotechnology Institute.

OHIO researchers discover way to make essential biotesting more accessible using less expensive materials

Researchers from several fields at Ohio University recently collaborated to make lateral flow assay biotests less expensive and more accessible allowing more people to take potentially life-saving tests.

a graphic image depicts two test strips, one that uses gold and the other that doesn't use gold and costs less

Biotesting with much less expensive materials and technologies at OHIO: Replacing colloidal gold

A group of Ohio University researchers have developed a new kind of biotesting kit using novel nanotechnological inexpensive materials.

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