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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for June 26, 2008
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Watt's Up Summer Schedule
The next issue is scheduled for July 17. Watt's Up will resume weekly publication before the start of the new academic year in August.
Marjorie Meinel
May 13, 1922 - June 24, 2008
Former OSC research associate Marjorie Meinel died early Tuesday morning in Henderson, Nevada. Survivors include her husband and professional partner, astronomer Aden Meinel, first director of Kitt Peak Observatory and founding director of the Optical Sciences Center. A memorial service is planned for Sunday in Henderson, Nevada.
Students, there are two photos of Marjorie Meinel on the 4th floor. One is between rooms 406 and 406A. She is on the left, at the bottom: the dark-haired woman smiling for the camera. The man next to her in the light jacket and glasses with dark frames is Aden Meinel. The second photo is in the East wing next to the elevator. Again, Marjorie Meinel is in the lower left corner, next to Aden Meinel.
Walter and Frances Spawr Visit Optical Sciences
During the visit, a naming plaque was mounted outside the door to the Optical Detection Laboratory. At the same time, the Spawrs gave a generous donation to support teaching and research in optical detection. The Spawrs also met with Jim Wyant and toured the college.
In 1969 SPAWR began providing the highest quality and performance components for advanced laser technology products serving worldwide industrial, scientific, and government markets. Since then, SPAWR Industries, Inc. has continually introduced new and innovative improvements to our product line and to the global science of laser machining.
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One-Time Change to OSC Time Sheets
From Stella Hostetler. It is the end of the 2007-2008 fiscal year and the beginning of the 2008-2009 fiscal year and it is double payroll time, which means you must turn in 2 separate time sheets for 1 pay cycle. Both time sheets are due by 9:00 am Wednesday July 9, 2008. Early time sheets are greatly appreciated.
Here are the details:
Time Sheet #1
Time Sheet #2
NOTE: Friday July 4, 2008 is a University Holiday
2008-2009 Notice of Appointments are Online and Due Tomorrow
From Stella Hostetler. If you are planning to be a graduate teaching/research assistant or associate for the upcoming academic year, please download the new, updated Notice of Appointment form from the OSC Payroll Office website at http://www.optics.arizona.edu/payroll/Grad.htm.
The Graduate College has changed a few things, so please be sure to read your Notice of Appointment prior to signing it. You must also submit the Graduate Appointment Authorization Form with your NOA and your employee ID number must be listed on the forms.
The Registration Payroll Deduction Plan (PDP) is now a separate form. Please visit http://grad.arizona.edu/nidassist/ to view additional information on this benefit and to enroll online.
All forms should be submitted to the Payroll Office (West Wing Room 421) by June 27 at the latest.
If you will be graduating and leaving OSC in the near future, please be sure to complete a Clearance Form prior to your last day.
OSC Alumni Gathering
Front row, left to right: Rong-Seng Chang, Ming-Wen Chang, Cheng-Chung Lee, Jim Wyant, Yi-Chun Chen
Back row, left to right: Chao-Wen Liang, Chiayu Ai, Chang Kwon Hwangbo, Lon A. Wang, Kenji Konno, Philip Lam, Allen Miao, Chien Chou
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Prelim Preparation Workshop
From Gail Varin. This year's first summer prelim preparation workshop will be on Friday, June 27, beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. in room 422. The prelim prep workshop will be facilitated by Masud Mansuripur and will cover material taught in his Opti 501 class.
Students, please feel free to spread the word to any other graduate students who are planning to complete fall prelims, but haven't yet signed up.
Anyone who still needs to sign up will find the sign up sheet in the Academic Office, Meinel 403.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
June 29 Lars Furenlid (furen@radiology.arizona.edu) Darren Miller (dmiller@optics.arizona.edu) Aaron Weleck (aaron.weleck@ngc.com)
June 30 Miena Armanious (armanio@optics.arizona.edu)
July 1
Harry Barrett (barrett@radiology.Arizona.edu)
July 2 Rui Zhang (ruizhang@optics.arizona.edu)
July 3
Shuqi Chen (cshuqi@optics.arizona.edu)
July 4
Yuan Luo (luo@email.arizona.edu)
July 5
Paul Gohman (gohman@optics.Arizona.edu)
July 8 James Coffin (jcoffin@email.arizona.edu)
July 9
Victor Hasson (vicoinca@san.rr.com)
July 10
Robin Palit (rpalit@optics.arizona.edu)
July 11 Colton Noble (clnoble@email.arizona.edu)
July 12 Roylee Roberson (rhroberson@gmail.com)
July 13 Buddy Martin (bmartin@as.arizona.edu)
July 14 Russell Witte (rwitte@radiology.arizona.edu)
July 15
Erin Ford (eford@optics.arizona.edu)
July 17
Michael Broyles (mbroyle1@email.arizona.edu)
July 19
Arvinder Sandhu (sandhu@physics.arizona.edu)
July 20 Chris Hessenius (chessenius@optics.arizona.edu)
KLA-Tencor Corporation
KLA-Tencor is an OSC Industrial Affiliate at the Leadership Partners level. For more information about KLA-Tencor, please visit http://www.kla-tencor.com/j/servlet/HomePage?version=flash
Sr. Optical System Design Engineer. KLA-Tencor Surface Scan-ADE Division.
Qualifications: MS or PhD in optics, physics, or related engineering fields with 5+ years experience in optical imaging system designs, interferometer designs, and coherent, partial coherent and incoherent illumination system designs in the fields of semiconductor metrology, inspection or in precision medical instruments. Knowledge of geometry and physical optics and optical aberrations theory is a must. Proficiency in optical design software, Zemax or CODEV is required. Familiar with tunable lasers and laser illumination is a plus. Good writing and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment are essential.
Location: Milpitas, California.
Please email your resume to Jay.Huang@KLA-tencor.com
Newport Corporation.
Newport/Spectra Physics is an OSC Industrial Affiliate at the Principal Partners level. For more information about Newport, please visit http://www.spectra-physics.com/
Senior Operations Manager.
Job Id: NEWP-7000489.
To apply for this position or refer someone you know, please use our online interview system managed by Accolo at http://jobs.accolo.com/14102
Once you have completed the interview, your information will be forwarded to the hiring authority for decisions on next steps.
Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer: Precision Optics.
Job Id: NEWP-70000345.
To apply for this position or refer someone you know, please use our online interview system managed by Accolo at http://jobs.accolo.com/14109
Once you have completed the interview, your information will be forwarded to the hiring authority for decisions on next steps.
Lead Opto-Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer.
Job Id: NEWP-70001372&1789.
To apply for this position or refer someone you know, please use our online interview system managed by Accolo at http://jobs.accolo.com/14106
Once you have completed the interview, your information will be forwarded to the hiring authority for decisions on next steps.
Students: When you graduate and leave OSC, your subscription to Watt's Up automatically expires. If you would like to continue your subscription, you may add (and later remove if you wish) your name to our Watt's Up listserv by visiting http://www.optics.arizona.edu/helpdesk/listserv.htm
Cathy Alexander Information Specialist Coordinator College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizonacathy.alexander@optics.arizona.edu |
As
our Senior Operations Manager you will have full responsibility for
the Precision Optics Operation, a strategic capability for Newport
Corporation. We are in the midst of an evolution and introducing
high-end optics fabrication processes which will see us doubling our
size as we provide products to the semi-conductor, aerospace and
defense and life science industries as well as our internal
customers. The seasoned operations professional looking to spearhead
changes to classic fabrication techniques will find this opportunity
one that is challenging, exciting and offers continuous growth
opportunities. Newport Corporation (NASDAQ: NEWP) is a
globally recognized leader in advanced technology products and
solutions for fields such as Research, Life & Health Science,
Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Manufacturing, Semiconductors, and
Microelectronics. Our nearly 40 years of industry knowledge and
expertise crosses a broad range of technologies, allowing us to
continually deliver innovative products and solutions in a myriad of
areas such as: Lasers and Light Sources, Precision Optics, Opto-mechanical
Components and Mounts, Optical Filters and Gratings, Spectroscopic
and Photonic Instruments, Vibration Control, Motion Systems,
Advanced Packaging and Customized Systems. Thanks to a steadfast
commitment to quality, innovation, hard work and customer care -
Newport is trusted the world over as the complete source for all
photonics and laser technology and equipment. Based in Irvine,
CA your primary mission will be to lead the cultural evolution as we
move from classic fabrication techniques to high end optics
fabrication processes to meet demanding customer application
requirements and deliver operating profit to the corporation.
Working with a team of highly skilled engineers and master craftsman
opticians you will guide the shift to deterministic fabrication
methods into our manufacturing processes. Your engineering degree,
optics manufacturing and sourcing experience and exposure to ISO9000
and "best practice" manufacturing methods including pull systems,
JIT, SPC, LEAN, Six Sigma and WCM will be called upon as you drive
operational systems process improvements, labor efficiencies and
improve cycle times in the manufacturing operations of our precision
optical components (including precision aspheres, spheres, flats and
cylinders) and direct the operating policies for production,
planning, scheduling, resource allocation and materials management.
Under your leadership, team members will understand our long term
vision and embrace the new skills they will be trained in, new
product / process introductions will be formalized, and documented
processes will be adhered to. Your toolkit naturally includes a
strong working knowledge of ERP systems, previous budgeting
responsibilities and the ability to establish and drive metrics for
measuring operational performance. If you are ready to take the lead
in this industry evolution then we want to speak with you!