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Gaudi joins 2024 class of American Astronomical Society Fellows
Scott Gaudi, Thomas Jefferson Professor for Discovery and Space Exploration and a Distinguished Scholar in the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University, has been named a 2024 Fellow of…
Researchers spying for signs of life among exoplanet atmospheres
The next generation of advanced telescopes could sharpen the hunt for potential extraterrestrial life by closely scrutinizing the atmospheres of nearby exoplanets, new research suggests…
Q&A faculty spotlight: Todd Thompson
Todd Thompson is the Allan H. Markowitz Endowed Chair in Astronomy, Professor of Astronomy with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics, and a Distinguished University Scholar. His…
Study delivers detailed photos of galaxies’ inner structures
For the first time, high-resolution images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are offering powerful insights into the complex dust patterns of nearby star-forming galaxies.
2023’s Top Stories in the Arts and Sciences
A lot happened in the College of Arts and Sciences in 2023. We wanted to take a look back at some of our top stories from the past 12 months, and we look forward to sharing another year of…
NSF Awards $780K Grants to Ohio State’s Andrew Heckler for STEM Fluency App
Andrew Heckler, well-known specialist in physics education research at The Ohio State University was awarded two grants from The National Science Foundation (NFS) totaling $780,000 to enhance the…
Alumni Q&A: Audrey Zinn '23, Astronomy and Astrophysics
Name, degree(s), graduation year(s), current work/position, locationMy name is Audrey Zinn. I graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and…
Using AI to pinpoint hidden sources of clean energy underground
As efforts to transition away from fossil fuels strengthen the hunt for new sources of low-carbon energy, scientists have developed a deep learning model to scan the Earth for surface expressions…
Thank you for your incredible support! A message from fourth-year chemistry major Henry Arthur
My name is Henry Arthur and I am a fourth-year chemistry major. I toured Ohio State on the recommendation of a few of my favorite high school teachers and I realized this was the right environment…