Physics & Astronomy News

Oct 1st, 2021

WKU has received a grant from the National Science Foundation to replace the telescope and control system at the Bell Observatory. The new instrument will be the largest optical telescope in Kentucky.

Jan 4th, 2019

Check out this recent article from the WKU Research Foundation on the research of astronomy faculty Dr. Steven Gibson and Dr. Ting-Hui Lee.

Dec 7th, 2018

Check out the recent article in the Bowling Green Daily News on the WKU Radio Telescope Project led by Dr. Steven Gibson.

May 30th, 2018

Associate Professor of Physics Dr. Sanju Gupta has co-edited a text on topology as well as co-organizing a conference on the same subject.

May 30th, 2018

J. Michael Kosterlitz, Harrison E Farnsworth Professor of Physics at Brown University and 2016 Nobel Laureate in Physics, will present a public lecture on Tuesday, July 17 at 7:30 PM in OCH.

Mar 10th, 2018

Dr. Sanju Gupta received the 4th annual WKU Women In Science and Engineering (WISE) award. WKU WISE is an Ogden College organization that promotes and facilitates achievement for women in academic STEM careers through community and success strategies.