OSC Highlights

Welcome, Leonardo DRS

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Leonardo DRS as the newest Leadership Partner with the Industrial Affiliates Program.

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.

Apr. 9 | The University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REFLECTIONS: JAMES C. WYANT

Welcome to Reflections, a series of biographies featuring OSC Emeritus faculty, written by Tammy Orr. This month, we highlight James C. Wyant, founding dean of the college.

COMMENCEMENT PLANS SURVEY

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is working to find an alternative way to celebrate our 2020 graduates. Please share your opinions on how OSC can honor our 2020 Spring graduates. Students, Faculty & Professors, Staff, and Family & Friends are invited to complete the survey. Graduating students, please forward this survey to your family and friends! Send questions to Jen Garcia.

WORK AT THE WYANT COLLEGE OF OPTICAL SCIENCES

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences has launched its faculty searches for several Endowed Chair positions that have been funded by generous donors. Learn more about the open positions and apply!

TECH LAUNCH ARIZONA'S "MADE IT HAPPEN" WITH YUZURU TAKASHIMA & BRANDON HELLMAN

On April 21 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. via Zoom OSC Professor, Yuzuru Takashima; OSC Ph.D. student, Brandon Hellman; and business leader and I-Corps Mentor, Steve Smith will participate in a live Zoom discussion about solving research problems and working to create impact through commercializing technologies. See the flyer. Register to attend.

UARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE APPOINTS NEW CHAIR OF OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT

OSC would like to welcome Jonathan M. Holmes, MD, to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Dr. Holmes is scheduled to begin officially on Friday, July 31. Read the official press release.

STUDENTS, HEAR FROM THE EXPERTS ON GETTING A JOB IN TODAY'S MARKET

Join Us for a Virtual Presentation Series on Career Development with OSA

Wyant College is partnering with OSA in offering a timely and informative online series on topics to best prepare you for today's workforce. These virtual meetings will be held on Tuesdays starting at Noon. In addition to a video presentation, all sessions will also include a live-exchange with an industry expert for Q&A. Please Register for the April 21 event here.

SYNOPSYS - INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES PARTNER INFO-SESSION

Synopsys, an Industrial Affiliates partner, is hosting a virtual Info-Session on April 14 at 12 p.m. Please join us to learn more about "Synopsys Optical and Photonics Solutions Groups, 57 Years of Innovation in the Simulation of Light" from Dr. Jake Jacobsen. Register to attend the meeting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

DISSERTATION DEFENSE: AKIRA EGUCHI
Apr. 10, 12 p.m., Zoom
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DISSERTATION DEFENSE: SAM NERENBERG
Apr. 13, 2 p.m., Zoom
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SYNOPSYS - INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES PARTNER INFO-SESSION
Apr. 14, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Zoom
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DISSERTATION DEFENSE: XIAOBO TIAN
Apr. 14, 2 p.m., Zoom
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FACEBOOK LIVE DEMO: JILIAN NGUYEN
Apr. 15, 11 a.m., Facebook Live
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TECH LAUNCH ARIZONA: MADE IT HAPPEN (ZOOM EVENT)
Apr. 21, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Zoom
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OSA - CAREER INFO-SESSION
Apr. 21, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Zoom
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FACEBOOK LIVE DEMO: HENRY QUACH
Apr. 22, 11 a.m., Facebook Live
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DISSERTATION DEFENSE: BEN CROMEY
Apr. 24, 10 a.m., Zoom
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OSA - CAREER INFO-SESSION
Apr. 28, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Zoom
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FACEBOOK LIVE DEMO: KELSEA CRONIN
Apr. 29, 11 a.m., Facebook Live
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MEDIA MENTIONS

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

ANOTHER WAVELENGTH: YANQI ZHANG

This month in Another Wavelength, we chat with 2nd year Ph.D. Student Yanqi Zhang. Yanqi is currently mentored by Felipe Guzmán.

2020 SOCK NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS APPROACH

SOCk is preparing to elect new officers! If you are interested in running for office, please submit a picture of yourself with a brief bio to sock@optics.arizona.edu by Friday April 10th at NOON.