In addition to the science program, Jason E. Ybarra, director of the WVU Planetarium and Observatory and teaching assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, premiered a new film titled Cosmic Clocks. Developed and produced by Ybarra with support from University students Jordan O’Kelley, Susie Paine, and Jackson Taylor, as well as GWAC Scientific Computations Specialist Joseph Glaser, the film explores the foundations of pulsar timing. Isabela Rodriguez Ortiz, a participant in our 2024 Astrophysics Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) program, developed the Spanish language version of the film. The premiere took place at Glendale Community College Planetarium in partnership with the WVU....
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morgantown, WV — Professor Duncan Lorimer FRS, an astrophysicist renowned for his groundbreaking work in pulsars and fast radio bursts (FRBs), is set to embark on a journey to India. As announced by the Royal Society, Lorimer has been awarded a Yusuf Hamied Visiting Fellowship. He will bring a wealth of knowledge about his pioneering work in the field of transient radio phenomena to several key scientific institutions across the country.
