News
2024 David Will Prize awarded to Wynne Turner
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,…
(Buck)eyes on the Sky: Total solar eclipse places worldwide focus on astronomy
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…
Research by Sultana Nahar featured by OSC
The computational research of Sultana Nahar, a research professor in the Department of Astronomy, has been highlighted by the Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC).
Mark Wagner AAS Obituary
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…
2024 Allan H. Markowitz Prize to Dominick Rowan
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…
2024 Tuttle Citizenship and Outreach Prize awarded to Alison Duck and Joy Bhattacharyya
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…
Astronomy project co-led by Ohio State receives $4.3 million
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…
2024 Tuttle Paper Prize awarded to Sebastian Lopez
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…
Astronomy Student Ian Harris Earns Top Prize at Ohio State’s First BOSS Space Venture Finale
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.…