What's Happening

Get the latest news and updates related to Astronomy at Denison University.

2014

Awards & Honors

Students Earn Awards at OPS

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

Date: October 29, 2014

Awards & Honors

Honors Day

The honors day celebration includes student awards, a seminar by alumnus John Pyles, and a banquet.

Date: April 8, 2014

2013

Awards & Honors

Honor's Day 2013

The honors day celebration includes student awards, a seminar by alumnus Lars English, and a banquet.

Date: April 28, 2013

2012

Awards & Honors

Honors Day 2012

The Department of Physics and Astronomy Honors Day celebration will include a ceremony, seminar, the honors banquet, and awards.

Date: April 28, 2012

2011

Awards & Honors

Honors Day 2011

The Department of Physics and Astronomy Honors Day celebration will include a ceremony, seminar, the honors banquet, and awards.

Date: April 28, 2011

Spotlights

Denison Magazine

Total eclipse of The Hill

Perfect weather and breathtaking views made this once-in-a-lifetime event live up to the hype.

Denison Magazine

The ON Switch

Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination

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.

The astrophysicist and the archeological dig

Meaghan Accarino ‘21, an astrophysicist-in-the-making, spends a summer in the earth instead of the stars.

Prof. Steve Doty, Angela Sommerer ’20, and Tran Anh Nguyen ’20

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

The Philosophy of Physics

Professor of Physics and Astronomy Steve Doty was awarded a Charles Brickman Award for Excellence in Teaching.

What's Happening

Lectures & Discussions

Team culture trumps star power for sixth men’s NCAA title

Denison Consulting starts strong in 2025

It’s a small world for Denison Disney intern

What's Happening

2014

2013

2012

2011

Spotlights

Total eclipse of The Hill

The ON Switch

Imaging a galaxy far far away

The astrophysicist and the archeological dig

A Surprising New Model of Star Formation

The Philosophy of Physics

What's Happening

Black holes, cryogenics, and quantum computing: Spring semester 2025 guest speakers

Honors Day 2024

What happens during “cosmic noon”?