Academics Physics What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Physics at Denison University. Navigate Physics About Degree Requirements Courses Research Facilities Fellows & Awards Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff - All - Student News 2023 Student NewsPhysics Students Use Their Skills for Go Baby Go!The Go Baby Go program at Adaptive Sports Connection provides electric ride-on cars to children who have special needs related to mobility.Date: March 17, 2023 2020 Student NewsMeet Our Seniors: Class of 2021The Class of 2021 has a wide variety of interests but share a passion for physics and astronomy.Date: October 19, 2020 2019 Student NewsMeet Our Seniors: Class of 2020We asked our seniors to share their thoughts and memories of being a Denisonian in the Physics & Astronomy Department.Date: October 18, 2019 2018 Student NewsStudents Win National Science Foundation Post-graduate FellowshipsThe National Science Foundation has awarded graduate research fellowships to two Denison students, Patrick Banner and Madeline Van Winkle.Date: April 9, 2018 2017 Student NewsJane Bright ’18 Publishes in Astrophysical JournalPhysics and mathematics major Jane Bright ’18 has published a paper in the Astrophysical Journal.Date: November 21, 2017
Denison Magazine Total eclipse of The Hill Perfect weather and breathtaking views made this once-in-a-lifetime event live up to the hype.
Peering into black holes Physics major Jaelyn Roth’s research helps astrophysicists see supermassive black holes and their related phenomenon more clearly.
Academics, mentorship, & internship solidify career choice Academics, mentorship and an internship in Columbus gave international citizen Aayush Nema '21 the key to his future course as an economic researcher.
Multiple Realities Quantum enthusiast Rahul Shrestha ’21 is many things at once: student, teacher, researcher, yearbook editor & designer, and international student.
Score high on key performance indicators A senior describes how his Red Frame experience helped him prepare for the working world.
A 'DESIREE' for Beamtime A summer project in Sweden at the DESIREE facility is just one highlight of physics major Sarah Spielman’s research into negative ions.
Imaging a galaxy far far away If you're a fan of 'Star Wars,' Prof. Dan Homan can talk to you about a real-life galaxy that has a 'TIE' to the blockbuster movie series.
How We Learn A physic(al) path to engineering Bebe Wang ‘20 was awarded a $10,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Here’s how the physics major and champion swimmer combined his loves at Denison.
The astrophysicist and the archeological dig Meaghan Accarino ‘21, an astrophysicist-in-the-making, spends a summer in the earth instead of the stars.
How We Learn A Surprising New Model of Star Formation Students study how stars are formed through data and find surprising support for a new model.
How We Learn Seeing the Big Picture in Small Moments NSF fellowship winner Patrick Banner ’18 is a talented researcher in quantum optics, and a scientist who wants to share his enthusiasm.
How We Learn Solving the skyscraper Working through problems, even in physics, is an act of creative improvisation.
How We Learn Partnering piano and physics Physics and music make a harmonious counterpoint for Junzhi Wang '16.
Departmental Fellows Awards & Honors Students Honors Day 2024 A long-standing tradition in the Physics & Astronomy Department, Honors Day is our opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students. Read more
Lectures & Discussions What happens during “cosmic noon”? Understanding what changing galaxy structures can tell us about the universe Read more
Lectures & Discussions In the nanoworld, noise helps! Samir Bali, a physics professor at Miami University, discusses how stochastic resonance in optical lattices can be beneficial. Read more