OSC Highlights

Welcome to NP Photonics, new Industrial Affiliates Member

OSC is happy to welcome NP Photonics as the newest Associate Partner member to the Wyant College of Optical Sciences Industrial Affiliates. Find a full list of IA Members.

Airy Optics Joins OSC IA Program

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is happy to welcome Airy Optics as its newest Associate Partner Industrial Affiliate Member. Welcome!

Spring 2019 OSC Commencement

Please join us to celebrate the 2019 OSC Graduates. Details and RSVP here.

Laser Fun Day, April 20th

Laser Fun Day, a public celebration of cool science and the study of light is April 20 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone is invited! Find out more.

Research Highlight: Probing Wildfire Smoke Plumes Up Close

Joint Professor Armin Sorooshian's student, Ali Hossein Mardi, published an article in AGU's newsletter on biomass burning plumes on the California coast. Read it.

Sunny Optical Technology Joins Industrial Affiliates

Sunny Optical Technology joined OSC's Industrial Affiliates program as a Leadership Partner member. Welcome, Sunny Optical Technology!

Viavi Solutions New Leadership Partner

OSC is happy to welcome Viavi Solutions as the newest Leadership Partner in the OSC Industrial Affiliates Program.

Welcome Back, Sandia National Laboratories

A big welcome back to Sandia National Laboratories! Sandia National Laboratories has reinstated their Industrial Affiliates Membership and rejoins as a leadership partner member.

Neutrik USA, Inc. Joins Industrial Affiliates

OSC would like to give a big welcome to Neutrik USA, Inc. as a new Associate Partner Member of the Industrial Affiliates.

ETC Joins IA Program

We would like to welcome ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) to our Industrial Affiliates program as an Associate partner.

Welcome, Elbit Systems of America

OSC would like to welcome Elbit Systems of America, which joins our Industrial Affiliates program as an Associate partner.

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB - Air Force Civilian, Joins Industrial Affiliates

Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB - Air Force Civilian, a development and test organization of the United States Air Force, joins our Industrial Affiliates as a Leadership Partner.

Wavefront Joins Industrial Affiliates

Wavefront Research Incorporated joined OSC's Industrial Affiliates program as an Associate Partner member. Welcome, Wavefront!

RSVP to 2018 OSC Pre-Commencement

All OSC graduating students, faculty, staff and guests are invited to the 2018 Pre-Commencement ceremony. Please RSVP no later than May 1.

ThalmicLabs Joins Industrial Affiliates

OSC is happy to welcome ThalmicLabs as the newest Associate Partner Member for the OSC Industrial Affiliates Program.

News & Events

Whether it's an article on the front page of an industry magazine or a Thursday-afternoon Colloquium lecture by one of the top minds in optics, the news and events of the College of Optical Sciences keep information in motion in the Meinel Building.

If you have a news item to report or an event to list in the OSC calendar, please contact info@optics.arizona.edu.

Watts Up! & Other News

OSC's primary source of information is our biweekly newsletter, Watts Up! But you can also explore all things UA Optics through our press releases, feature articles, media mentions and quicknews.

Colloquium Lecture Series

A lively forum wherein academic scholars and industry leaders discuss groundbreaking research and encourage questions and comments. Held on Thursdays during the academic year, the forum is open to students, faculty, the optics community and the general public.

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Calendar of Events

View a month-by-month overview of UA and OSC events, including those for alumni, colloquiums, workshops, presentations and other industry related events.

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OSC Photo Galleries

We make an effort to document every significant event that occurs at the College of Optical Sciences. Peruse events going back to 2003 in our photo gallery section.

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OSC Videos

The College of Optical Sciences, its faculty and students and events and presentations have been featured in numerous videos ranging from local news pieces to associated YouTube channels.

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Featured Events

Industrial Affiliates Workshop

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Tuesday: Industrial Affiliates will be here to listen to research presentations, interview students for open job postings, and attend the evening poster session. Contact the Academics Office if you would like to present a talk or poster. Wednesday: Research presentations, Lab tours, job interviews, and Pizza farewell lunch.
OSA Networking Happy Hour

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Mingle and engage with your colleagues and industry partners following the poster competition. First drink and snacks provided. Hosted by OSA Foundation.
Aloha Friday

Friday, October 25, 2019 - 11:00am - 1:00pm

Wear your best Hawaiian gear and say “Aloha” to the weekend. Refreshing beverages, sweet treats, and prizes for those expressing the aloha spirit.
OSC Optics Family Fun Day

Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 10:00am - 12:30pm

Saturday, October 26th from 10am – 12:30pm, OSC is hosting the Optics Family and Friends Fun Day at the college. Everyone is invited! Come enjoy fun optics demonstrations to showcasing amazing activities and science that is conducted here every day! Take a tour of the labs open for investigation! Children are encouraged to “Trick or Treat” at each lab they visit. Halloween costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. Demonstrations will start at 10am in 307. Lab tours start around 11am (labs available for tour TBA soon). Volunteer If you would like to include your lab in the list available for tours, or if you would like to volunteer and help, email Trin@optics.arizona.edu.