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Wed, May 20, 2026
Event Start Time: 12:00 pm
Event Location: PRB 4138 & Zoom
CCAPP Conference
Wed, June 10 - Fri, June 12, 2026
Event Start Time: 9:00 am
Event Location: Physics Research Building

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Congratulations to Chris Kochanek for being elected in to the National Academy of Sciences

Congratulations to Chris Kochanek, an Ohio Eminent Scholar at The Ohio State University, who has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in recognition of his pioneering achievements in…

Star trails over the Mayall Telescope that houses DESI.

DESI finishes observations for largest 3D map of universe

Five-year mission completed as dark matter research expands

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In pursuit of understanding the role dark energy plays in complex physics, researchers have marked completion of a…

April 9 Appreciation Lunch

Appreciating our incredible CCAPP grads today!

To celebrate the hard work and dedication of our graduate students, CCAPP hosted an Appreciation Lunch filled with great food and even better company. It wasn't just about the meal; students put…

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Core Survey by NASA’s Roman Mission Will Unveil Universe’s Dark Side

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will conduct a vast High-Latitude Wide-Area Survey, mapping more than 5,000 square degrees of the sky with Hubble-quality imaging to study hundreds of millions of…

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Research Assistant Professor of Astronomy
Professor of Astronomy
Graduate Research Assistant
Director of the Arne Slettebak OSU Planetarium, Director of Astronomy Undergraduate Studies