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Douglass Schumacher has been studying lasers for almost 40 years. His study of light at such an intense level has been a passion since he joined Bell Laboratories after his undergraduate work, and today involves not just lasers themselves, but also protons, neutrons and electrons, the particles that make up atoms.

In 2026, Ohio State welcomed just over 300 new faculty, including tenure-track, clinical/teaching/practice track, research track and associated faculty.

Ohio State educators and scholars honored for service in classroom and beyond, 2026 promotion and tenure approvals and more updates.