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Apr. 8 | The University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences Newsletter
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WYANT COLLEGE IN-PERSON COMMENCEMENT 2021
The Wyant College commencement ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on May 14 in the Arizona Stadium in partnership with the College of Engineering. Each graduating student will be allowed up to four in-person, ticketed guests. More details are available here.
CENTER FOR QUANTUM NETWORKS ERC FEATURED BY WHITE HOUSE
The National Quantum Initiative website and the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy Twitter (@WHOSTP) featured UArizona's Center for Quantum Networks (CQN) Engineering Research Center (ERC) April 7, 2021.
GRAND CHALLENGES RESEARCH BUILDING
COMING SOON
It is with great excitement that we share the virtual walkthrough of the University of Arizona's newest building, the Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB). Watch it here!
TLA IMPACT SOFTWARE / APP CHALLENGE
Do you know of a problem that can be solved with software? Do you have a great idea for a mobile app but don’t know where to start? Want help – and funding – to bring your solution to life? Up to $150,000 in project funding will be awarded. Application deadline: APRIL 26, 2021.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OSC COLLOQUIUM: KAUSHIK SENGUPTA
April 8, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Zoom
POW PRESENTATION: CODE V CAFÉ ADVANCED TOPICS - CANCELED
April 9
OSC COLLOQUIUM: REBECCA RICHARDS-KORTUM
April 15, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Zoom
10TH ANNUAL LASER FUN DAY
April 17, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Live Streamed
READING DAY
April 21
OSC COLLOQUIUM: LAMBERTUS (BERT) HESSELINK
April 22, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Zoom
POW PRESENTATION: LIGHTTOOLS AND LATTES ADVANCED TOPICS - CANCELED
April 23
TLA PRESENTATION: FROM MAKER TO USER: HOW ONE OPSCI RESEARCHER MADE IT HAPPEN
April 27, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Virtual
OSC COLLOQUIUM: NADER ENGHETA
April 29, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Zoom
LAST DAY OF CLASSES
May 5
READING DAY
May 6
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
May 7 - May 13
UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
May 14, 7:00 p.m., Arizona Stadium
MEDIA MENTIONS
- quantum.gov: The State of Quantum – Highlighting the NSF Center for Quantum Networks
- bisouv.com: A new lens for life-searching space telescopes
- news.azpm.org: Researchers developing sensor testing for COVID-19
CONTRACTS & GRANTS
IIBR INSTRUMENTATION: ALL REFLECTIVE MICROSCOPY FOR BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
Principal Investigator: Rongguang Liang
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
ANOTHER WAVELENGTH: JENNIFER LUMBRES
Today in Another Wavelength, we chat with 7th year Ph.D. Student Jennifer Lumbres currently advised by Dr. Jared Males (Steward Observatory) and Associate Prof. Olivier Guyon, through the Extreme Wavefront Control Laboratory at Steward Observatory.
ASHLESHA PATIL FEATURED IN UARIZONA WONDER CAMPAIGN
Ashlesha Patil, a Wyant College Ph.D. student, was selected for the UArizona's most recent Wonder video. Ashlesha shares in the video how "Wonder Makes me Build." Watch it!
SUPERLATIVE STAFF
CONGRATULATIONS & FAREWELL, KRISTIN
Kristin Stone has accepted a new position as the Executive Assistant for the Dean's Suite at the College of Medicine. Her last day at the Wyant College was Friday, April 2. We'll miss you Kristin! Congratulations and thank you for everything you've done for the Wyant College! Read more about Kristin's time at OSC and her new opportunity.
WATTS HAPPENING
JOIN US ONLINE FOR LASER FUN DAY, APRIL 17
The University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences will hold its tenth annual Laser Fun Day virtually as SOCk, the official undergraduate and graduate student optics organization, brings the science of optics alive for all ages. The educational extravaganza takes place on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. virtually on the Wyant College Facebook Live page and live on the Laser Fun Day website.
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR & INVENTOR
JIM SCHWIEGERLING
Join Tech Launch Arizona April 27 at 12 p.m. as they speak with Optical Sciences and Ophthalmology Professor Jim Schwiegerling, who is also the inventor of an intraocular trifocal lens for people with cataracts or myopia. Register to attend virtually.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- HET Optomechanical Engineer | University of Texas at Austin, McDonald Observatory
- Principal Engineer (Optomechanical) | Alcon Careers
Find these and more employment opportunities on our website!