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 - Announcements & Updates Awards & Honors Departmental Fellows Lectures & Discussions Students 2015 Awards & HonorsHonors Day 2015Denison alum, David Schmidt, PhD, (class of 1986) joins the faculty and staff in congratulating this year's award winners.Date: April 30, 2015 2014 Awards & HonorsStudents Earn Awards at OPSAnnie Oyler and Gemma Aldana win best student research presentation awards at OPS conference.Date: October 29, 2014 Awards & HonorsHonors Day 2014The physics department welcomes John Pyles, class of 2003, to congratulate the Sigma Pi inductees, department fellows and award winners.Date: May 1, 2014 Awards & HonorsPhysics Fellows & Awards 2014-1972Every year, the Physics department presents a handful of awards to select students demonstrating superior skills.Date: April 23, 2014 Awards & HonorsHonors DayThe honors day celebration includes student awards, a seminar by alumnus John Pyles, and a banquet.Date: April 8, 2014 2013 Awards & HonorsHonor's Day 2013The honors day celebration includes student awards, a seminar by alumnus Lars English, and a banquet.Date: April 28, 2013 2012 Awards & HonorsHonors Day 2012The Department of Physics and Astronomy Honors Day celebration will include a ceremony, seminar, the honors banquet, and awards.Date: April 28, 2012 2011 Awards & HonorsHonors Day 2011The Department of Physics and Astronomy Honors Day celebration will include a ceremony, seminar, the honors banquet, and awards.Date: April 28, 2011
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.
What's Happening Department of Physics and Astronomy announces this year’s department fellows Selected students will host drop-in hours throughout the academic year. Read more
University News Denison astronomer part of a team solving a long-standing mystery A stunning new image reveals the secret behind unexpectedly bright high-energy gamma-ray and neutrino emissions from a peculiar blazar. Read more
Departmental Fellows, Awards & Honors, Students Honors Day 2025 A long-standing tradition in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Honors Day celebrates the hard work and dedication of its students. Read more