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Dr. Mark Lucas, Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy, conducted a day-long workshop on the LONCAPA open source course management system in summer of 2014 for area high school science teachers and others. Teachers use LON-CAPA to provide assessment and extra practice for their students as well as help prepare […]

In 2013 Professors Ernst Breitenberger and Louis E Wright each contributed $7,500 toward the initiation of an endowment fund to support the Graduate Program in the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Many friends and alumni contributed to help reach the goal of $25,000 which is the amount required to create […]

During the past academic years the Physics & Astronomy Department received contributions from many alumni, friends, and members of the faculty and staff. The department and faculty are very thankful to all of these donors. Donors from calendar year 2014 are listed below. (We apologize if we have overlooked any […]

The Physics & Astronomy Department is very fortunate to have many outstanding majors who hold academic scholarships that partially support them. “We are grateful for your previous support of these scholarship funds, and we would encourage you to be as generous as you can in providing continuing support,” says Dr. […]

From the Physics & Astronomy Newsletter The Clippinger Laboratories building upgrade has recently taken a big leap forward. Ohio University approved a six-year capital improvement plan that includes Clippinger Lab. The proposed $90M renovation will likely include additional building space. Design firm interviews were conducted, and the winning firm will […]

Three departments are offering a variety of classroom, field, and online courses in the Ohio: Sense of Place theme this summer that will fill Tier 2 Natural Science or Arts & Sciences requirements. Take courses in Biological Sciences, Environmental and Plant Biology, and Geological Sciences and learn about the natural […]

Physics for Kids – Boom, Splat! Dr. Mark Lucas, Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy, shared cool physics with cool kids at the Athens Public Library. Repeat programs were held at The Plains Public Library and at the Wells (Albany) Pubic Library during the summer months. 3D Printing Workshop Lucas […]