Academics Astronomy What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Astronomy at Denison University. Navigate Astronomy About Degree Requirements Courses Research Facilities Faculty & Staff - All - Faculty 2023 FacultyWes Walter selected as American Physical Society FellowPhysics professor Wes Walter has guided Denison students and conducted research for more than 20 years.Date: November 27, 2023 2020 FacultySpring of 2020 newly tenured professorsWelcome to the Spring 2020 newly tenured professors at Denison University.Date: April 28, 2020
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.
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 Cool physics Nobel laureate in physics, William Phillips, brings his research and considerable enthusiasm to Denison.
How We Learn The Philosophy of Physics Professor of Physics and Astronomy Steve Doty was awarded a Charles Brickman Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Departmental Fellows Awards & Honors Students Honors Day 2024 A long-standing tradition in the Physics & Astronomy Department, Honors Day is our opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students. Read more
Lectures & Discussions What happens during “cosmic noon”? Understanding what changing galaxy structures can tell us about the universe Read more
Lectures & Discussions In the nanoworld, noise helps! Samir Bali, a physics professor at Miami University, discusses how stochastic resonance in optical lattices can be beneficial. Read more