Department of Physics

Dr. Jonathan Van Schenck receives prestigious OSU CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award

Jonathan is giving a virtual lab tour to Lebanon Middle School students

Pulsar Arrays are Nature’s Gift

Dr. Xavier Siemens was interviewed with The Advocate

Schlieren Photography Shows How Face Coverings Can Slow the Spread of Disease

Quantum devices from the Minot lab featured in PRL

Team reports recent breakthroughs in two Physical Review Letters articles and Physical Review B.

New Laser Center at Oregon State University

The National Science Foundation has awarded funds for a $1.3 million laser center at Oregon State University

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Scheduled Events

Nov

2022

Colloquium Prof. Maximilian Schlosshauer, University of Portland How Random Are Quantum Random Numbers? Weniger 149 at 16:00

Nov

2022

SSO Seminar Dr. Bence Bécsy TBA 328 Weniger at 16:00

Jan

2023

Colloquium Prof. David McIntyre, Oregon State University Nobel Prize in Physics 2022 Weniger 149 at 16:00

News from the Department of Physics Blog

OSU Seeking Assistant Prof of Physics

Oct 20, 2022

We are seeking to hire a new faculty member with expertise in physics education research (PER) to join the Department of Physics starting in Fall 2023.The application deadline is November 21, 2022. Those interested are asked to apply at:https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/127157

Emeritus Professor Kenneth Kraneand his wife,Paula, receivedDistinguished Service Award

Oct 20, 2022

Emeritus Professor of Physics Kenneth Krane and his wife, Paula, are recipients of this year’s Distinguished Service Award from the OSU College of Science for the many scholarships and endowments the couples have made to support students across the university. Read more at https://science.oregonstate.edu/impact/2022/10/distinguished-service-award-supporting-experiential-learning

Pedram Esfahani received Phd in Physics

Aug 23, 2022

Dr. Esfahani successfully defended his thesis: Three-dimensional cancer cell migration under mechanochemicalguidance Congratulations!

Physicist named as Science Faculty Scholar

May 30, 2022

Dr. Walsh received College of Science Faculty Scholar award for recognition of his exceptional contributions to his discipline and Oregon State University. This is a three-year titled endowed position. See more details at https://internal.science.oregonstate.edu/faculty-and-staff-awards/college-science-whiteley-faculty-scholar-teaching-excellence-award-and-osu

Physics students won prestigious awards

May 10, 2022

Nima Laal received 2022-2023 Larry W. Martin & Joyce B. O’Neill Endowed Fellow in the College of Science. Isak McGieson received DOE Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program award. Congratulations to both!

COVID-19 UPDATE

OSU COVID INFORMATION

1/25/22: N95 masks are available in the Physics Office upon request.

8/13/21: OSU has returned to a full face covering mandate for all indoor university spaces. This means that everyone needs to wear a mask at all times in Weniger Hall. The only exception is when a single individual is working alone in an office or lab with closed doors.The policy document can be found at https://policy.oregonstate.edu/UPSM/04-042_covid_safety_success. Thank you all for your collaboration keeping the physics community healthy.