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By Adam Leroy

The David Will Prize recognizes a student or postdoctoral researcher in astrophysics who is conducting an exceptional research program in computational astronomy, survey astronomy, data science,…

On April 8, 2024, millions of people across the United States shared an experience that only comes to this part of the world every few decades: a total solar eclipse. From large watch parties at…

The computational research of Sultana Nahar, a research professor in the Department of Astronomy, has been highlighted by the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC).

 

 

By Todd Thompson

The AAS has published an obituary for Mark Wagner this month. Mark did his PhD at Ohio State and then joined our department as a staff member and Research Scientist. In 1998, Mark joined the group…

By Adam Leroy
The Markowitz Award is given to a graduate student who is conducting or developing a research program in areas of observational astronomy. The award is made possible by a generous gift from Ohio…
By Adam Leroy
Our field and Department benefit tremendously from the efforts of our graduate students to engage the public and contribute to our diverse community. The Ann S. Tuttle Citizenship, Engagement, and…
By Tatyana Woodall

Jointly led by Ohio State and The University of Notre Dame, the iLocater team was recently awarded a pair of grants that will significantly bolster iLocater’s planned scientific capabilities: a $2…

By Adam Leroy
Every year, OSU astronomy graduate students publish about 20 first author papers. The department awards the Ann S. Tuttle Paper Prize to one outstanding graduate student-led paper published during…

A team of two brothers secured the $10,000 prize at the Ohio State University’s first-ever Best of Student Startups (BOSS) Space Venture Finale, hosted by the Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship.…