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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

Receptions & Open Houses

Observatory Open House 2019

On Thursday, May 2, 2019 (beginning at 8:30pm), the Department of Physics & Astronomy will host an open house at Swasey Observatory.

Date: April 10, 2019

Spotlights

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.

Prof. Steve Doty, Angela Sommerer ’20, and Tran Anh Nguyen ’20

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.

What's Happening

Lectures & Discussions

Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

Denison’s Liv Gjestvang recognized as technology leader

What's Happening

2019

Spotlights

The ON Switch

Imaging a galaxy far far away

The astrophysicist and the archeological dig

A Surprising New Model of Star Formation

Cool physics

The Philosophy of Physics

What's Happening

What happens during “cosmic noon”?

In the nanoworld, noise helps!

Guest speaker Jason Stalnaker