13 08, 2018

Professor Reveals Groundbreaking Research in Gamma-Ray Bursts

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Astrophysics professor Jon Hakkila's new research may improve scientists' understanding of the deaths of massive stars.

13 05, 2016

What Summer Break? Students and Faculty Spend Their Offseason Conducting Research

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Each summer, students at the College participate in research projects with faculty mentors under the SURF grant program. Read how they're helping detect cervical cancer, studying Cambodia's leadership, and researching sustainability in the Himalayas.

13 11, 2014

Astronomy Professor Reviews Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar”

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College of Charleston astronomy and astrophysics professor Jon Hakkila says "Interstellar" has flashes of brilliance and some of the best discussions of general relativity presented onscreen to date.