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ASAS-SN Position Applications Open
The Department of Astronomy within the College of Arts and Sciences at The Ohio State University seeks two Research Aides to work on the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASAS-SN). …
2025 Astronomy and Physics Senior Send-off
Hosted by the Dept. of Astronomy and the Dept. of Physics Undergraduate Studies Teams:
Dr. Annika Peter
Vice-Chair for Physics Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Wayne Schlingman
Director of…
Astronomy PhD candidate receives prestigious NASA Hubble Fellowship
Caprice Phillips has always aimed for the stars through her research and outreach. Now, she will have the opportunity to continue those efforts on space science’s biggest stage.
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Caprice Phillips wins 2025 Graduate Associate Leadership Award
Join the Graduate School in congratulating the 2025 Graduate Associate Leadership Award (GALA)recipients! This prestigious award, presented by the Graduate School at Ohio State, recognizes…
Ohio State Astronomy Student wins Presidents Buckeye Accelerator 2025
Six student-led ventures were each awarded $50,000 in startup funding at the President’s Buckeye Accelerator Finale on April 3. The showcase marked the culmination of a yearlong program led by The…
John Beacom elected to 2024 Class of AAAS Fellows
Prof. John Beacom is one of nine OSU scientists who were elected to the 2024 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.
The AAAS Fellowship, recognizing…
Astronomer finds gas giant exoplanets formed earlier than previously thought
A fresh look at past data reveals that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter formed much sooner than previously thought, according to new research.
Ji Wang awarded Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award
Prof. Ji Wang has been awarded a 2025 Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award from the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry. This award honors research mentors who…
Laura Lopez awarded ASC Mid-Career Faculty Excellence Award
Prof. Laura Lopez has been awarded a 2025 College of Arts & Sciences Mid-Career Faculty Excellence Award. These awards recognize outstanding performance in all three areas of research,…