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Chasing the Big Bang

Hillary Child '13 has won a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, thanks in part to her significant research in computational cosmology.

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Cosmic Preheating

Kenyon in the News

Physicists Tom Giblin and his student J. Tate Deskins '13 have produced the most efficient preheating model yet to explore the origins of the universe.

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Above and Beyond

Students honored with Franklin Miller Award for creative contributions to campus life.

Among the Best

Seven members of the faculty were awarded tenure by the Kenyon College Board of Trustees.

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Research and Development

Summer Science Scholars are conducting research in anthropology, biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience, physics and psychology.

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Cosmology Matters

With cutting-edge software developed at Kenyon, physics professor Tom Giblin and his students investigate the universe.

Professors in Full

College trustees approve the promotion of 10 faculty members to full professor.

Interpreting Nature

Two new exhibits at the Gund Gallery offer lively looks at the natural world.

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A Model in Math

Robin Dunn '16 wins a highly competitive scholarship for math and science students.

Record Honors

A record number of Kenyon student-athletes have been named Capital One Academic All-Americans.

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Physics of Perspective

Professor Ben Schumacher has received a grant to study eidostates.

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Powering Up

Alumni, faculty and students collaborate to install solar panels at the Kenyon Farm.

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Detecting Waves

Assistant professors of physics Leslie and Madeline Wade share their involvement in the milestone detection of gravitational waves.

Newly Launched Group Blasts Off

By Grant Miner ’19

Kenyon’s new Rocketry Club celebrates its start with an eventful liftoff.

That's So Kenyon

Leap Day Lessons

Kenyon faculty members share some facts about the meaning of leap days in their disciplines.

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Research Rewarded

Two Kenyon students win the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for high-impact research.

Honoring the Best

Kenyon recognizes the achievements of students, faculty and alumni at its annual Honors Day celebration.

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‘Squad’ Goals

Three student scientists are honored with the Franklin Miller Award for their roles as researchers and mentors.

Postgrad Powerhouse

A record number of Kenyon student-athletes are named NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners.

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STEM Success

The National Science Foundation awards Kenyon nearly $1 million to study high-impact practices for STEM students.

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Modeling the Universe

Using new computer codes, researchers including Professor John T. Giblin Jr. attempt to map the universe using Einstein's full theory of relativity.

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Driven to Excel

Zachary Weiner ’16 is a finalist for a national award recognizing outstanding achievements in physics.

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Mysteries of the Universe

Two Kenyon professors number among the more than 1,000 contributors to the Nobel Prize-winning LIGO Scientific Collaboration.

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Space Odyssey

Kenyon's job shadow program helps one physics major get up close and personal with the International Space Station.

Academics Awarded

Two seniors who have made significant contributions to the College receive an award named in honor of an esteemed professor emeritus of physics.

Guardian of the Forest

Topher White '04 founded an organization that aims to save the rainforest with the help of old cellphones and solar panels.

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Powerful Project

Building on lessons from a physics class, students install solar panels at the Village Inn.

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Joining Forces on Climate Change

By Sean Decatur

Last year we pledged our commitment to a carbon-neutral Kenyon, and all of us feel the urgency in meeting that goal.

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#KenyonCollege Prof Ben Schumacher coined the term #qubit 25 years ago. @ScienceNews explains why that's a big deal… https://t.co/hjkLiKsZJr

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Partial Eclipse of the Hill

Professor of Physics Paula Turner tells us what to expect during Monday's solar eclipse in Gambier.

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#Kenyon2021 gathers for an #eclipse2017 watch party on South Campus

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"Unbelievable" excitement: #KenyonCollege physicists played a role in Nobel-winning @LIGO discovery https://t.co/NSiHfz3OLZ @DispatchAlerts

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Here Comes the Sun

Students gain hands-on knowledge of solar energy systems through an innovative physics course.

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Going for Goldwater

Two Kenyon students win Goldwater Scholarships, the most prestigious undergraduate award in STEM fields.

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A Universe of Research

Assistant Professor of Physics Madeline Wade is awarded a prestigious NSF grant for her scholarly work and mentorship.

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Asteroid Aspirations

Beau Bierhaus ’95 explains how majoring in physics at Kenyon led to a job landing a spacecraft on the asteroid Bennu.

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Before the Stars

Astrophysicist and artist Nia Imara ’03 discusses her career with Lyceum, Kenyon’s student-run literary science magazine.

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Illuminating the Universe

Rachel Nguyen ’19 and physics professor Tom Giblin publish research on the dark origins of the universe.

50 Years of Kenyon Women: Hillary Child ’13

As Kenyon marks 50 years of coeducation, alumnae share how Kenyon has shaped their lives and careers.

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Professor Thomas Greenslade poses with his collection of physics apparatus.

Making Waves

Professor Emeritus of Physics Thomas Greenslade is honored for his notable pedagogical contributions.

Eight photos of the eight faculty members mentioned in this story, in a 4x2 grid

Endowed Excellence

Kenyon faculty who recently stepped into esteemed professorships discuss their commitment to teaching and research.

Rocket Science is Not That Hard

By Ethan Bradley ’20

“Built for non-majors but taken by all who wish to launch rockets for credit, the point of the class was to excite us about physics.”

That's So Kenyon

Leap Day Lessons

What’s the deal with leap day? Kenyon faculty from across disciplines share fascinating facts about Feb. 29.

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AuH2O Scholars

Three Kenyon math and physics majors win prestigious Goldwater Scholarships.

Far From Kokosing

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Crash Course in Remote Learning

How Kenyon faculty quickly adapted in-classroom courses to a world of remote learning.

Professor Ira Sukrungruang seen on Zoom call in office

August Return

Planning for a fall with a mix of on-campus and remote learning draws on lessons from spring.

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