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The Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts several events and lectures throughout the year. Public events are posted to the university calendar, while department events are promoted via email.

The WVU Planetarium—located atop White Hall—hosts free, public shows year-round. Check out their website for details and showtimes! During the academic year, our colloquia are held most Wednesdays in White Hall G09 from 2:30pm to 3:20pm. Pre-colloquium refreshments are usually available at 2:00pm in the main office (White Hall 111). Details about each colloquium are posted to the WVU Calendar and our website.

If you have any questions about departmental news or events, contact a member of the Staff.

Recent News

Reshma Anna-Thomas (‘24) is a recipient of the 2024 International Astronomical Union (IAU) PhD Prize for her thesis, “The Search, The Localization, and The Characterization: Fast Radio Transients.”
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A paper authored by Dr. Sunil Gyawali ('25) and Professor Alan Bristow of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Trey W. Lindenthal, junior in the Department of Chemistry, was recently named an Editor’s Pick in the Review of Scientific Instruments. 
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Academic excellence continues to be a hallmark at West Virginia University, and the Spring 2025 Dean's and President's lists are a testament to the effort of our students. In the Department of Physics and Astronomy, we are proud to celebrate 23 students who have earned this prestigious recognition through their scholastic commitment.
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Carbon-carbon coupling reactions are essential to converting hydrocarbons from one form to another. This study exploits visible light to overcome the usual requirements of high heat or pressure. The researchers used palladium-coated cuprous oxide nanocatalysts to demonstrate a reaction enhancement.
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Morgantown, WV — Members of the Mountaineer community gathered on Saturday for the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Awards Ceremony, where students are honored for outstanding achievements during the recent academic year. Among the individuals recognized for their exceptional contributions were Jackson Taylor, a second-year graduate student in Physics and Astronomy, and Ayden Cook, an undergraduate senior in Physics and Astronomy.
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