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Physics professor Carolina Ilie earns international honor as Sigma Xi Fellow

October 11, 2021

Oswego physics professor Carolina Ilie was one of 15 scholars selected as Sigma Xi Fellows, a prestigious honor for continued contribution to the international honor society and the field of scientific research.

Awards + honors

Astronomical contributions earn physics professor Chancellor's Award

June 4, 2021

From studying the scale of the universe to inspiring students across the globe, SUNY Oswego physics professor Shashi Kanbur’s far-reaching efforts earned the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.

Science + technology

Professor joins team to produce science-themed videos to teach Hindi

June 17, 2019

Dr. Alok Kumar, distinguished teaching professor of physics at SUNY Oswego, had an idea to pitch to the National Security Agency: a series of videos about famous archaeological sites and institutions in India, with accompanying lesson plans, to teach Hindi internationally in the context of science and technology.

Research

Professor's book offers concise guide to contributions of ancient Hindu science

May 2, 2019

Dr. Alok Kumar, distinguished teaching professor of physics at SUNY Oswego, has gained much attention for his 2014 book on ancient Hindu science and math and their influence on the Western world. Now, he's made the work more approachable for more readers.

Mohammad Islam in a physics lab

Mohammad Islam

April 15, 2019

An associate professor of physics and a specialist in nanotechnology, Mohammad Islam holds a patent related to his research on rechargeable batteries. Long interested in sustainable energy technologies, Mohammad employs undergraduate interns, providing them with skills to go on to other opportunities in research.

Campus

Mars to shine in public viewing party July 24 to 31

July 11, 2018

SUNY Oswego will host a free public Mars Viewing Party, planned nightly though weather-dependent, from 11 p.m. [UPDATED START TIME] to 2 a.m. July 24 to 31 at the college's observatory at Rice Creek Field Station

Research

College to partner with Indian institutions, Yale on astrophysics research

February 28, 2018

SUNY Oswego will serve as the U.S. lead for a funded astrophysics project probing the age and size of the universe, working with Yale University and two top Indian institutions -- the University of Delhi and the Inter University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Pune.

Research

Alumnus to speak about work as part of Nobel-winning astrophysics project

October 27, 2017

SUNY Oswego alumnus Daniel Wysocki, who is part of the team responsible for Nobel Prize-winning work studying gravitational waves in deep space, will speak at his alma mater Friday, Nov. 10.

Science + technology

Planetarium to feature tales of eclipse in November shows

October 19, 2017

The SUNY Oswego planetarium will present "The Great American Eclipse" at 7 p.m. every Sunday during November.

Awards + honors

SUNY names Oswego's Alok Kumar a Distinguished Teaching Professor

November 10, 2016

The State University of New York has recognized Oswego physics professor Alok Kumar as a Distinguished Teaching Professor, one of the SUNY system’s highest honors.