OSC Highlights

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.

ThorLabs Joins Industrial Affiliates

ThorLabs, Inc. joined OSC's Industrial Affiliates program as a Leadership member. Welcome, ThorLabs!

News

OSC's primary source of information is its biweekly newsletter, Watts Up! When big news hits, you'll also find press releases and feature articles here. Be sure to peruse our media mentions, where you'll find interesting stories from other outlets about the college's faculty, students and research endeavors.

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Watts Up! Newsletter

The OSC newsletter has spread the latest news in optics and photonics research and education for nearly 50 years. Now delivered bi-weekly, the Watts Up! e-newsletter reaches over 2,000 subscribers, bringing them OSC news, biographical and historical features, student spotlights, upcoming events, staff and faculty features and job listings.

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Press Releases

Press releases issued by OSC announce our most newsworthy activities and achievements to media representatives and the general public.

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News Features

Find in-depth stories on OSC research activities, enterprises and distinguished College history.

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Media Mentions

When the College of Optical Sciences or one of its students, faculty or staff is mentioned in the media, we track down the article and list them here. Proof positive that OSC is big news!

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QuickNews

Here you'll find the latest and greatest OSC news, delivered in short and simple soundbite format. Quicknews items are collected and distributed in the biweekly Watts Up! newsletter.

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