2021
Awards & Honors
A celebration of hard work & dedication of our students to the study of Physics, the practice of Physics, and the sharing of Physics with the community.
Date: May 13, 2021
Newsletters
Student Group exploring ballet in casual and supportive ways
Date: April 14, 2021
Faculty
Emeritus Professor of Physics Mike Mickelson draws a line in the sky, tracing the pathways of the moon to ancient Native American works.
Date: February 17, 2021
2020
Student News
The Class of 2021 has a wide variety of interests but share a passion for physics and astronomy.
Date: October 19, 2020
Internships
Physics major, Meaghan Accarino ’21 completed a summer scholar research project.
Date: September 14, 2020
Awards & Honors
Out of nearly 200,000 athletes in NCAA Division III Athletics, our own Bebe Wang, was named the Academic All American of the Year.
Date: July 31, 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.'
Date: June 29, 2020
Awards & Honors
Despite the challenge of physical distancing, the gathering was close in Denison spirit.
Date: May 1, 2020
Faculty
Welcome to the Spring 2020 newly tenured professors at Denison University.
Date: April 28, 2020
Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Stephen Fitzgerald, Oberlin College, visits the Physics & Astronomy department to share his research.
Date: March 2, 2020
Lectures & Discussions
Science on the Edge: Critical Phenomena in Granular Systems - Dr. Susan Lehman shared her research with the Physics Department earlier this month.
Date: February 25, 2020
Lectures & Discussions
The Physics Department will feature Phil Richerme, Ph.D., Asst. Professor, Indiana University Bloomington, as first seminar guest speaker of the semester.
Date: January 21, 2020
2019
Lectures & Discussions
Denison's "Mellon Artist in Residence," Igor Lovchinsky stopped by the Physics Department for some Q&A.
Date: November 25, 2019
Student News
We asked our seniors to share their thoughts and memories of being a Denisonian in the Physics & Astronomy Department.
Date: October 18, 2019
Conferences & Symposia
Several Physics students participated in the Summer Science Symposium, presenting research projects created under the guidance of their faculty mentors.
Date: September 17, 2019
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.
Date: July 26, 2019
Awards & Honors
Three Denison students were awarded full-tuition scholarships for their junior and senior years.
Date: July 9, 2019
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.
Date: June 26, 2019
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.
Date: April 19, 2019
Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Louis DiMauro (The Ohio State University) discusses the generation and application of attosecond light pulses.
Date: April 15, 2019
Alumni
Taking a Physics Degree to the Tech Industry as a Software Engineer at Google
Date: April 10, 2019
Lectures & Discussions
Leigh Coen '73 presents, "Border Security Data Analytics: Best Practices, Operational Models, Business Value"
Date: March 12, 2019
Lectures & Discussions
Along with the Dept of Music, the Physics Dept welcomes Timothy Page, composer & physicist.
Date: March 5, 2019
Lectures & Discussions
Jillian Scudder will present, "The Hunt for Cosmic Monsters: Understanding Galaxies in the Confused FIR Sky," when she visits on March 1.
Date: February 27, 2019
Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Aaron Reinhard (Kenyon College) discusses the properties and applications of interacting Rydberg atoms.
Date: February 6, 2019
Lectures & Discussions
Dr. Martin Weinhous (Cleveland State University) discusses opportunities in the field of medical physics.
Date: January 25, 2019
2018
Faculty
Prof. Steven Olmschenk receives a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award, supporting his research and teaching.
Date: October 8, 2018
Awards & Honors
The faculty and staff welcome alumni speaker, Commander David C. Clark '99, as they honor the class of 2018.
Date: April 16, 2018
Student News
The National Science Foundation has awarded graduate research fellowships to two Denison students, Patrick Banner and Madeline Van Winkle.
Date: April 9, 2018
2017
Student News
Physics and mathematics major Jane Bright ’18 has published a paper in the Astrophysical Journal.
Date: November 21, 2017
