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WVU astrophysicist to put own spin on first-of-its-kind gravitational wave detector with NASA support
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A theoretical astrophysicist at West Virginia University will play a key role in the development of a first-of-its-kind planned space probe to detect and accurately measure gravitational waves — ripples in the fabric of space and time.
McLaughlin elected to elite National Academy of Sciences, a first for the University
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An internationally renowned astrophysicist at West Virginia University has been selected as a new member of the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors in the scientific world.
Ashley Martsen named prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellow
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Five West Virginia University students have joined an elite group of researchers who’ve been awarded the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
Sarah Burke-Spolaor named 2023-2024 Benedum Scholar
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Three outstanding faculty members at West Virginia University have been selected as the 2023-24 Benedum Distinguished Scholars in recognition of their exceptional research and scholarly activity.
McLaughlin receives the 2024 IMPACT Award
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Research Corporation for Science Advancement has named three exemplary Cottrell Scholars as recipients of its 2024 STAR and IMPACT Awards. CS 1997 Mark Moldwin, Physics, University of Michigan, has won the STAR award, and CS 2009 Maura McLaughlin, Physics, West Virginia University, and CS 2009 Rory Waterman, Chemistry, University of Vermont, have won IMPACT awards.
McWilliams to lead the Center for Gravitational Waves and Cosmology in new role as Director
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The Center for Gravitational Waves and Cosmology at West Virginia University is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Sean McWilliams as its newest Director. McWilliams was appointed to this new role by the former Director, Dr. Maura McLaughlin, who now serves as the Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at WVU.
Written in the stars: WVU astrophysicists set to receive Shaw Prize, the ‘Nobel of the East’
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For Duncan Lorimer and Maura McLaughlin, working at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico set off a sequence of life events that would include marriage, children, finding a home at West Virginia University, an out-of-this-world scientific discovery and, now, earning a highly prestigious award described as the “Nobel Prize of the East.”
WVU Astrophysics REU Student applies experience to practice in outreach
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Over the past summer, the West Virginia University Department of Physics and Astronomy welcomed undergraduate students from all over the country to live on campus and work closely with a selected research mentor, learning all about astrophysics, astronomy, and instrumentation from the experts. The Astrophysics Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded program that offers the opportunity for undergraduate students to explore all facets of research while gaining insights into diverse training topics.