2020

In the News
Physics Prof Steven Olmschenk on a topic Star Trek fans relish: Teleportation, saying 'It would be very, very hard...and perhaps very messy.'
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Awards & Honors
Despite the challenge of physical distancing, the gathering was close in Denison spirit.
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Faculty
Welcome to the Spring 2020 newly tenured professors at Denison University.
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Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, Oberlin College, visits the Physics & Astronomy department to share his research.
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Lectures & Discussions
Science on the Edge: Critical Phenomena in Granular Systems - Dr. Susan Lehman shared her research with the Physics Department earlier this month.
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Lectures & Discussions
The Physics Department will feature Phil Richerme, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Indiana University Bloomington, as first seminar guest speaker of the semester.
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2019

Lectures & Discussions
Denison's "Mellon Artist in Residence," Igor Lovchinsky stopped by the Physics Department for some Q&A.
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Student News
We asked our seniors to share their thoughts and memories of being a Denisonian in the Physics & Astronomy Department.
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Conferences & Symposia
Several Physics students participated in the Summer Science Symposium, presenting research projects created under the guidance of their faculty mentors.
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Featured News
Denison University has been awarded a grant of $275,000 to fund a new model that welcomes and supports underserved students in the sciences.
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Awards & Honors
Three Denison students were awarded full-tuition scholarships for their junior and senior years.
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Receptions & Open Houses
The Department of Physics & Astronomy celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Mission and Landing with events for the community to enjoy.
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Awards & Honors
The faculty & staff of the Physics & Astronomy Dept welcome alumni speaker, D. Carrie Barnes-Mullett ‘99, Pediatrician, as they honor the class of 2019.
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Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Louis DiMauro (The Ohio State University) discusses the generation and application of attosecond light pulses.
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Alumni
Taking a Physics Degree to the Tech Industry as a Software Engineer at Google
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Lectures & Discussions
Leigh Coen '73 presents, "Border Security Data Analytics: Best Practices, Operational Models, Business Value"
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Lectures & Discussions
Along with the Dept of Music, the Physics Dept welcomes Timothy Page, composer & physicist.
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Lectures & Discussions
Jillian Scudder will present, "The Hunt for Cosmic Monsters: Understanding Galaxies in the Confused FIR Sky," when she visits on March 1.
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Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Aaron Reinhard (Kenyon College) discusses the properties and applications of interacting Rydberg atoms.
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Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Martin Weinhous (Cleveland State University) discusses opportunities in the field of medical physics.
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2018

Faculty
Prof. Steven Olmschenk receives a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award, supporting his research and teaching.
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Awards & Honors
The faculty and staff welcome alumni speaker, Commander David C. Clark '99, as they honor the class of 2018.
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Student News
The National Science Foundation has awarded graduate research fellowships to two Denison students, Patrick Banner and Madeline Van Winkle.
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2017

Student News
Physics and mathematics major Jane Bright ’18 has published a paper in the Astrophysical Journal.
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Recognition & Accolades
The National Science Foundation has awarded Denison professors of physics Dan Gibson and Wes Walter a three-year research grant in the amount of $344,000.
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Awards & Honors
The faculty and staff welcome alumni speaker, Kimberly Murley-Stroka, PhD, (2006), as they honor the class of 2017.
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2016

Awards & Honors
The faculty and staff, along with guest speaker, Rebecca Metzler, PhD, (class of 2004), honor the class of 2016.
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Announcements & Updates
Newly tenured professors Jessica Bean, Wei Cheng, Fareeda Griffith, Ashwin Lall, Francisco Lopez-Martin, Riina Tehver and Sheilah Wilson.
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2015

Awards & Honors
Denison alum, David Schmidt, PhD, (class of 1986) joins the faculty and staff in congratulating this year's award winners.
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2014

Awards & Honors
Annie Oyler and Gemma Aldana win best student research presentation awards at OPS conference.
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