News
Welcome Incoming CCAPP Postdocs
We are excited to announce and welcome in the newest CCAPP Postdocs starting this fall 2026!
Federico Berlfein, Bill Chen, Hiram Herrera, Chloe Richards, Ce Sui, Claire Ye
…
Across the universe, young stellar activity drives galactic evolution
A new study led by Ohio State researchers reveals how young, massive stars play a critical role in shaping galaxy evolution. By analyzing thousands of star-forming regions, the team found that…
Astrophysicist and Ohio State alumnus awarded Joseph Sullivant Medal
Award is one of the most prestigious honors university bestows on its alumni
Lars Bildsten of the University of California, Santa Barbara, is the 2026 recipient of the Joseph Sullivant…
Ryden recognized at Written in Scarlet and Gray
Congratulations to Barbara (picture attached!), who was recognized for her book Celestial and Stellar Dynamics at "Written in Scarlet and Gray," the Faculty Author Showcase put on earlier…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kochanek Named Astronomy Fellow
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has named Chris Kochanek, Ohio Eminent Scholar and a professor in the Department of Astronomy, as one of 23 AAS Fellows for 2026. Kochanek was honored for…