Stories tagged with: Department of Physics and Astronomy
2021-22 Glidden Professor brings expertise to Edwards Accelerator, undergraduate physics labs
September 15, 2021 Dr. Adam Fritsch, associate professor of physics at Gonzaga University, is joining Ohio University as a Robert and Rene Glidden Visiting Professor for the 2021-22 academic year.
Edwards Accelerator Laboratory turns 50, continues to provide surprising results
September 13, 2021 Thousands of Ohio University students walk past the Edwards Accelerator Laboratory each day, not noticing the internationally-known research facility set into the hillside.
Innovative astronomer, Ohio University alumnus instills lessons for Class of 2020
September 9, 2021 The Class of 2020 finally got an in-person commencement ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, and the commencement speaker was alumnus Dr. Keith Hawkins, BS ’13.
Arts and Sciences students recognized for leadership, community engagement
April 15, 2021 Ten College of Arts and Sciences students were among 39 honored at Ohio University's annual leadership awards celebration on April 14, 2021.
OHIO physicists help paint first complete picture of expanding universe, lead pursuit of dark energy
July 19, 2020 The Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) released today a comprehensive analysis of the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever created.
OHIO leads new $3.7 million project to advance nuclear physics experiments
May 28, 2020 An Ohio University physicist is leading a new $3.7 million, multi-institution effort to develop software that can create more accurate models of scientific phenomena.
Notable Alumni | Zainuriah Hassan Pioneers Scientific Advances in U.S., Malaysia
October 20, 2019 Dr. Zainuriah Hassan was an important member of the wide band gap semiconductor effort in condensed matter physics during her time at Ohio University. Now she is a leading researcher in Malaysia
Notable Alumni | Andreas Weichselbaum Models Quasiparticles That Could Be Future of Quantum Computing
October 20, 2019 Dr. Andreas Weichselbaum is working on tiny correlated puzzles in material science that could have a giant impact on the future of computing.
Ohio University names 2019 Presidential Research Scholars
October 8, 2019 Seven faculty members have been named 2019 Presidential Research Scholars for excellence in arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and physical sciences and engineering research.
Nobel Laureate Decodes Answers about Life’s Beginning, Medicine’s Future
May 4, 2019 As Nobel laureate and Ohio University alumnus Venki Ramakrishnan painted the big picture of his journey from graduate school in Athens to a molecular lab in Britain, he also showed the tiniest picture
Two Physics and Astronomy Faculty Receive Prestigious DOE Early Career Awards
June 21, 2018 Jun 21, 2018 From staff reports Two Ohio University Physics and Astronomy faculty members have received prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research Program Awards, the DOE announc...
Bobcat Nanowagon Is First Step Toward Quantum Mechanical Engineering
May 25, 2017 Imagine all the world’s information on one cell phone. That would be a quantum engineering feat, but OHIO researchers are one step closer, thanks to the Bobcat Nanowagon.
