Stories tagged with: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Dr. Christian Drischler, portrait with whiteboard

Ohio University physicists aim to bring artificial intelligence, machine learning and computational tools to nation's researchers

September 1, 2023 5 min

Two Ohio University physicists are advancing the frontiers of sub-atomic research by developing AI and computational tools to accelerate both theoretical and experimental research.

The Mayall 4-Meter Telescope, home to the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), seen at night at Kitt Peak National Observatory on Monday, May 21, 2018, in Tucson, Arizona. 05/21/18|

DESI early data release holds nearly two million objects; Ohio University physicists contribute to first detection of baryon acoustic oscillations from DESI

June 13, 2023 8 min

“These papers show the great potential of DESI to accomplish its science goals,” said OHIO Physicist Hee-Jong Seo, who co-led one of the first measurement papers.

Science teachers extracting DNA from lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and strawberries. The teachers are wearing goggles.

Seriously fun chemistry with summer produce: Hines collaborates with Discovery Museum for educators workshop

June 8, 2023 3 min

Dr. Jennifer Hines worked with middle school and high school educators from across the state to mash up lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and strawberries and extract natural products and DNA.

Three OHIO faculty receive Regional Higher Education Outstanding Faculty Award

May 24, 2023 3 min

Three Ohio University regional higher education faculty members received awards in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Khairul Alam was a 2022 patent recipient.

OHIO recognizes faculty, student and alumni inventors, including 11 patent recipients

April 20, 2023 5 min

Ohio University recognized dozens of faculty, student, staff and alumni researchers who submitted intellectual property disclosures and 11 projects that received patents in 2022.

Engineering Technology students at Fairfield Workforce Development Center

First ASCENT scholarships awarded to Engineering Technology students

April 11, 2023 2 min

The Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical Ecosystem has awarded the program’s first scholarships to seven students enrolled in the Engineering Technology program at OHIO Lancaster.

Eva Yazmin Santiago Santos (center) with APS scholars Christine Darve and Young-Kee Kim

Physics students and alumnus win 5 awards, present their research at American Physical Society meeting

March 23, 2023 9 min

College of Arts and Sciences physics students and an alumnus took five major awards as they traveled with faculty to the American Physical Society March meeting this month in Las Vegas.

Ryan Steere from the College of Arts & Sciences won first place and the People’s Choice master's award.

Eight graduate students win cash awards in Three Minute Thesis competition

March 14, 2023 4 min

Eight graduate students won cash awards at the Ohio University Three Minute Thesis Competition finals hosted by the Graduate College on Feb. 23.

Ohio University joins the Midwest Semiconductor Network

January 19, 2023 3 min

Ohio University joins universities in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Indiana to form a coalition to address national needs in semiconductor and microelectronics.

OHIO ranked among best in the world by US News & World Report

December 8, 2022 2 min

Ohio University was ranked among the top universities in the world by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2022-2023 Best Global Universities rankings.

From left, Yuxi Zhou, Hailey Payne, Tina Athans, Evelyn Potter, Veronica Bahamondes, Dr. Shiyong Wu

Shiyong Wu lab showcases student, alumna researchers at American Society for Photobiology meeting

November 16, 2022 6 min

Shiyong Wu took students to the American Society for Photobiology meeting this fall to showcase their research on ultraviolet exposure and basal cell skin cancer.

Fig. Rare-Earth Rotor. (a) STM image of a rotating Eu complex appears as a disc shape on Au(111). (b) Controlled rotations are performed by supplying electrical energy from an STM tip. (c), (d) Before and after rotation of a complex, respectively. The dashed circle indicates the counterion used for the control.

Team of physicists, chemists demonstrates atomic-level control of rare earth molecule

October 24, 2022 3 min

Scientists at OHIO and partner institutions have, for the first time, formed a charged rare earth molecule on a metal surface and rotated it using scanning tunneling microscopy.

Ohio University awarded Intel grant funding, will serve as lead institution for Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem

September 9, 2022 3 min

Over the next three years, ASCENT will collaboratively develop and deliver diverse educational options across the region, including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s and graduate degrees.

Physics Ph.D. student wins Best Speaker Award at international conference in Spain

August 4, 2022 2 min

Physics doctoral student Eva Yazmin Santiago Santos received a prestigious Best Speaker Award at a large international conference in Spain.

Nine Arts and Sciences retiring professors approved for emeriti status

June 30, 2022 2 min

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved emeriti status at its June meeting for nine College of Arts and Sciences professors upon their retirement from Ohio University.

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