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Carolina Ilie earned an international honor as a Sigma Xi Fellow

Physics professor Carolina Ilie earns international honor as Sigma Xi Fellow

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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.
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Shashi Kanbur earned the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activity for his research and tremendously positive impact on students

Astronomical contributions earn physics professor Chancellor's Award

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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.
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Alok Kumar with still of video he produced, this showing Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, a honeycomb structure built in 1799 that employs the Venturi effect for natural air conditioning

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

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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...
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Alok Kumar with new book on Hindu historical influence on science

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

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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...
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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.

Mohammad Islam

College will make telescopes available to view close call with Mars, other planets

Mars to shine in public viewing party July 24 to 31

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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
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Shashi Kanbur in his Shineman Center office

College to partner with Indian institutions, Yale on astrophysics research

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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...
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Illustration of gravitational waves around two black holes in space

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

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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.
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Photo of just a sliver of the sun during solar eclipse

Planetarium to feature tales of eclipse in November shows

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

SUNY names Oswego's Alok Kumar a Distinguished Teaching Professor

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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.Kumar was one of only eight faculty in the system approved by the SUNY Board of...
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Professor Carolina Ilie and student working on physics of rollercoasters project

Three honored for teaching excellence

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The SUNY Oswego President’s Award for Teaching Excellence will recognize Carolina Ilie of the physics department and Joanne O’Toole of the curriculum and instruction department. The Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence for Part-Time Faculty will honor Stephanie Pritchard of the...
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Professor's book details diverse contributions to history of science

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In a newly published book, SUNY Oswego physics professor Alok Kumar and co-author Scott L. Montgomery provide evidence that Europe’s scientific revolution depended profoundly on ideas and innovations passed down from ancient cultures.
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