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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for Thursday, November 16, 2006
Today: November 16, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307 Joseph A. Shaw, Director of the Optical Technology Center at Montana State University, will present Color and Polarization in the Atmosphere: A Birthday Tribute to Lord Rayleigh. Kurt Thome is the OSC host. Abstract: Lord Rayleighs 164th birthday occurs on November 12, 2006, just four days before this talk will be given. In tribute to the myriad contributions he made to optics (not to mention acoustics and other fields), this talk will review the science and visual manifestations of Rayleigh scattering in our atmosphere. In the process I will introduce the person, John William Strutt (3rd Baron Rayleigh), known to us as Lord Rayleigh, who explained how a clear daytime sky appears blue. I will also introduce his son, Robert Strutt (4th Baron Rayleigh), who made extraordinary contributions to the field of atmospheric optics in the night sky, essentially explaining how the night sky can appear green. I will share photographs of blue, green, and even red night skies and use them to explain how both the father and son were correct. The talk will weave into this historical and photographic narrative a few threads of my own research involving polarimetric sky imaging. www.optics.arizona.edu/Colloquium/default.htm
Coming Up: November 17, 2006 -- OSC Community Speakers -- 12:00
noon -- Meinel 410
Coming Up: November 17, 2006 -- Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- UA Mall in front of OSC From Anna-Britt Mahler. Hello OpSci Sports Friday Fans, This week's Sports Friday event will be a decathlon. Actually, there may be more than 10 events and none of them are Olympic events yet. Nevertheless, our decathlon will consist of such competitions as: Slow bike race - Whoever crosses the line last without falling off the bike wins (tricycles are illegal) Jump rope, Backwards running race, Karaoke (also known as the "grape vine") race, Wheelbarrow race, Handstand/Headstand contest, Cartwheel race, Leap frog race, Pushups/Situps contest, Crab walk race (on all fours with your back to the ground), Lacrosse ball throwing/catching (with the lacrosse stick), Sprints/Suicides, Juggling contest and Party tricks for bonus points! Any and all other obscure races or competitions are encouraged. Bring any applicable equipment, such as a jump rope, lacrosse stick or bicycle, water balloons, or things to juggle, etc. We'll meet on the mall outside of OpSci at 5:00 pm on Friday, as usual. For next week: If anyone owns a rugby ball and would like to teach us how to play, please let me know!
Cancelled: November 22, 2006 -- Practical Optical Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. -- Meinel 305
Coming Up: November 30, 2006
-- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
Happy Birthday There will not be an issue of Watt's Up next week, so birthdays for two weeks are included here. Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone.
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November 16, 2006 -- PhD Final Oral Exam -- 9:00
a.m. -- Meinel 701
November 16, 2006 -- OSC Colloquium -- 3:30 p.m. -- Meinel 307
November 16, 2006 -- AME
Seminar -- 4:00 p.m. -- AME Lecture Hall S212
November 17,
2006 -- OSC Community Speakers -- 12:00 Noon -- Meinel 410
November 17, 2006 -- Founders Day Lecture -- 12:00 Noon -- DuVal Auditorium at UMC
November 17, 2006 -- Physics Colloquium -- 2:30 p.m. -- PAS 220 Eric Braaten of Ohio State University will present Discrete Scale Invariance in Cold Atoms. Abstract: In 1970, a Russian physicist named Efimov predicted that a 3-body system consisting of identical bosons with strong short-ranged interactions would display remarkable universal properties at sufficiently low energy. These universal properties are characterized by a discrete scaling symmetry: invariance under changing lengths by a power of 22.7. Thirty-five years went by without any experimental evidence for this phenomenon. However recent experiments with trapped atoms cooled to ultralow temperatures are finally beginning to provide evidence for Efimov physics. http://www.physics.arizona.edu/physics2006/news-events.php?page=colloquium_series
November 17, 2006 -- OSC Sports Friday -- 5:00 p.m. -- UA Mall
November 20, 2006 -- Biomedical Engineering Seminar -- 2:00 p.m. -- AHSC 5403 http://www.bme.arizona.edu/Seminar/Schedules/seminar_fall06.php
November 23-24, 2006 -- Thanksgiving -- University Holidays
Employment Opportunities in Optics
more at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/employment/nationalopenings.htm
Mechanical Engineering Intern. Veeco Instruments, Inc. The Veeco Metrology Group is a Tucson-based world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative metrology instrumentation for the semiconductor, data storage, life sciences and research markets. We are currently in search of a talented and well-rounded college intern who is interested in learning about us and willing to participate as a Mechanical Engineering intern in our Engineering Department. Mechanical Engineers are involved with many aspects of our product design, including CAD, prototype assembly and testing. Mechanical Engineers must support a broad spectrum of business groups and requirements, from R&D, manufacturing, marketing and customer support. Current areas of needed expertise include experience with CAD systems, machine shop equipment and mechanical assembly. If you meet the following qualifications and are interested in an opportunity to work for a fast-paced, high technology company, please forward your resume for further consideration to: Barb Taylor, Manager, Human Resources, via e-mail to btaylor@veeco.com or fax to 520-294-7180. Start date for employment will December 2006. Position Responsibilities: To assist CAD design and drafting. To assist in product prototype assembly and troubleshooting. To assist in preparation of engineering reports. To interact and assist with cross functional teams on needed projects. To become familiar with Veeco-Tucson products through projects and work assignments. Requirements: Current College/University Student with a major in Mechanical Engineering . Must have excellent communications skills. Coursework in physics, optics, CAD design, engineering design principles desired. Familiarity with Solid Edge (preferred) or Solid Works a plus. Veeco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and each applicant will receive equal consideration.
Optical Designer. Microvision. Microvision is the world leader in high-resolution scanned beam display and imaging systems built upon the company's proprietary silicon micro-mirror technology. We are a small company that allows individual contributions to have an immediate impact. We encourage and reward employees to be creative, to stretch beyond the boundaries of title, to take risks, to share knowledge, and to become leaders within the organization. Microvision currently has an exciting opportunity in our engineering group for an experienced Optical designer. Position Summary: Microvision uses its scanning laser beam technology to develop head up displays and head worn displays. Optically, these systems can be divided in a scanning laser beam part with the emphasis on beam propagation, and in a part where the virtual image is created with the focus on imaging optics. Both parts of the system offer interesting optical challenges. The Optics group is part of the Engineering team and is responsible for the development of the optical systems for these displays systems. The optics engineer will be working in this group to develop high quality and differentiated optical systems. The optics engineer contributes to product development in the areas of product concept definition, product design, analysis, component design, prototyping, and testing. Requires Experience in: Working closely with other members of a multi-disciplined project team to develop imaging and projection systems using scanning laser beam technology. Designing both the laser scanning and imaging part of the optical system. Using tolerance analysis to verify designs. Optimizing the design of the engine for manufacturability with mechanical engineers. Working with vendors to develop specifications for optical components and assemblies. Evaluating optical components and build prototypes of the engine to validate the design. Responsibilities also include identification and validation of new optical technologies. Working with Zemax Software is highly desired. Minimum Qualifications: Two years of optical design using ray tracing methods. Knowledge of optical design software, at least preferably use of Code V or TracePro. Education: BS in Physics or Optics. MS in Optics a plus. Contact Heather Skillman, Senior Recruiter, Microvision Inc. at heather_skillman@microvision.com
Test Applications Engineering Intern. Veeco Instruments, Inc. The Veeco Metrology Group is a Tucson-based world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative metrology instrumentation for the semiconductor, data storage, semiconductor, life sciences and research markets. We are currently in search of a talented and well-rounded college intern who is interested in learning about us and willing to participate as a Test Applications Engineering intern in our engineering department. Test Applications Engineers are involved with many aspects of our product testing, including hardware, electrical, software, and optical testing. Test Engineers must support a broad spectrum of business groups and requirements, from R&D to design, from manufacturing to marketing and customer support. Current areas of needed expertise include our Wyko Optical Profiler / Optical Interferometer products, and our Dektak Stylus Profilers. If you meet the following qualifications and are interested in an opportunity to work for a fast-paced, high technology company, please forward your resume for further consideration to: Barb Taylor, Manager, Human Resources, via e-mail to btaylor@veeco.com or fax to 520-294-1799. Start date for employment will be January, 2007. Position Responsibilities: To assist in software testing, troubleshooting, development and documentation. To assist in hardware (mechanical, electrical, optical) testing, troubleshooting, development and documentation To interact and assist with cross functional teams on needed projects. To become familiar with Veeco-Tucson products through projects and work assignments. Requirements: Current College/University Student with a major in Engineering, Computer Science, or Optical Sciences. Must have excellent communications skills. Coursework in physics, optics, advanced mathematics, CAD design, software programming, engineering design principles desired. Familiarity with MATLAB a plus. Veeco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and each applicant will receive equal consideration.
Lead Optical Engineer. Agency listing on behalf of a client company. Greenlawn, NY. Job Description: Work as an individual lead contributor in a multi-disciplinary design team. Serve as technical expert for precision optical design, analysis and simulation. Develop innovative concepts/solutions for complex optical-systems. Primary product applications include airborne and space based electro-optic imaging and reconnaissance systems. * BS in Optical engineering degree with strong core Optics course work. * 10-12 years full life cycle design experience with precision optical instruments, mechanisms and systems. * Expertise and proficiency with CODE V and or ZEEMAX design tools. Note: This is an essential job requirement! * Prior experience designing high resolution large complex optical assemblies for airborne and or spaceborne or equivalent high performance optical systems * Prior design experience with EO/IR, Hyperspectral, systems; to include Cryogenic and High Vacuum systems; previous optical application experience with FPAs, cooled Detector/Dewar assemblies. * In-depth knowledge of optical tolerance analysis, system optimization, compensation techniques. * Knowledge of optical materials used in visible and infrared applications. * Prior experience contributing to proposal efforts for DoD military electronics programs. * Ability to independently create and develop innovative concepts and solutions. * Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship required * Willing and able to travel domestically and/or internationally as required to meet business or customer objectives. * Previous DOD security clearance to SECRET or higher is highly desirable. Please send resume in a WordDoc to: garytanis@opticsjobs.net and/or
Principal E/O Systems Engineer. Agency listing on behalf of a client company. Job Description: The qualified candidate will perform systems engineering for active EO/IR systems with a focus on system performance analysis, design, test, and integration of complex military electro-optic systems. Tasks will include; systems design, systems performing analysis, modeling and simulation, system test and evaluation, and creating systems specifications. Hands on test of hardware-to-hardware and hardware-to-software, and end-to-end systems performance testing is desired. Some domestic and/or foreign travel may be required at various stages of the development process. Technologies include airborne and ground based EO/IR active and passive sensor systems, Doppler LADAR, hyper-spectral imaging systems, gated imaging systems, and LADAR systems. * MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics * 7+ years prior experience in active systems * Understanding and experience with lasers, detectors, detector material properties, atmospheric transmission and turbulence analysis * Understanding of flash and scanning LADAR * Understanding of Doppler LADAR * Be capable of making independent technical contributions in-support of program objectives; as well as, interacting with technical contributors from multiple engineering disciplines * Willing and able to travel domestically and/or internationally as required to meet business or customer objectives US Citizenship required Please send resume in a WordDoc to: garytanis@opticsjobs.net and/or garytanis@starband.net
Project Manager. Agency listing on behalf of a client company. Pathfinders Recruiting is looking for a client firm to locate a Project Manager. This firm is a world class, high tech optical software and optical engineering services organization with an internatioanl client base. They are located in California. This client offers excellent employee benefits including medical, 401K and stock option plan plus much more! The firm will relocate. No sponsorship is provided.Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Daily coordination of resources and tasks to ensure adequate progress against plan. Daily assessment of actual and potential project risks along with the development of effective resolutions. Working with executive and technical management to interpret business requirements and recommend practical solutions. Completion of user requirements and technical specifications for individual software features under management. Weekly status reports and monthly project reporting to accurately describe the state of project development. Providing technical guidance and leadership to the development organization. Writing internal and external documentation and technical specifications to support the software development process. Ensuring development process compliance by scheduling and holding requirements reviews and code reviews. The successful candidate may be assigned to lead a major project, a series of concurrent projects and/or ongoing maintenance of ORA software systems and must have the ability to balance a variety of interests and competing needs. Negotiation is an every day task. He or she will be expected to regularly communicate with clients, executive management, and other stakeholders as well as with key members of the project. Establishment of comprehensive project plans following best practices in project management, including project charters, monthly management cost and schedule reports, and risk management plans is required. The candidate will manage projects to deliver important capabilities to commercial customers. Requirements of the position: Proven understanding of project management tools and techniques with a minimum of 2 years of technical project management experience. Demonstrated team building and collaboration skills to develop customer focused objectives among various stakeholders. Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences including senior management. Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in Optics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Experience in problem determination with the ability to solve problems quickly and accurately. Demonstrated skills in software design using UML and development of software functional specifications. Strong foundation in software engineering practices and demonstrated experience in both traditional software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies. Demonstrated track record of achieving software process quality at the SEI/CMM Level 2 or higher. 4 years background in large-scale technical software development (i.e. CAD, CAE, or similar). Contact: Wanda nelson at wanda@4jobpath.com
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For
thousands of hungry children and families, the holidays can be a painful
reminder of everything they lack. This year, we would
like to try to help by collecting donations for the
Community Food Bank here in Tucson. Look for our collection box on the fourth floor of the West
Wing, in the hallway outside Stella Hostetler's office. We hope to fill the box and drive
our donation to the food bank before the holidays. The
Community Food Bank's list of most-needed non-perishables
includes canned meats, vegetables, soups, fruits, tomato
products, and cereal, peanut butter, rice, and beans.
The
Department of Radiology is proud to announce that Dr.
Harrison Barrett has been selected for the College of
Medicine Founders Day Lecture. The Founders Day
Lectureship was established to recognize and honor College
of Medicine faculty for their scientific accomplishments.
Dr. Barrett was nominated in recognition of his long record
of scientific achievements. He will make a presentation to
commemorate the founding of the College of Medicine. The
entire department is urged to attend.