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April 18 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter
Announcements
Join Us for the UA Dedication - James C. Wyant College of Optical Science
Please join us on Tuesday, April 23, for the University of Arizona’s dedication of the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences at 3:30 p.m. Presentations will be made in the “White Tent” on UA Mall located outside of the North Entrance, Meinel Building. A special unveiling and Reception will follow the program in the 3rd Floor Lobby, Meinel Building.
Laser Fun Day this Weekend
The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences will hold its ninth annual Laser Fun Day as The Student Optics Chapter (SOCk), its undergraduate and graduate student organization, brings the science of optics alive for area elementary- and middle-school children. The educational extravaganza takes place on Saturday, April 20th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Meinel Building, at 1630 East University Boulevard on the University of Arizona campus. Admission is free and open to the public.
Upcoming Events
OSC Colloquium: Daniel Ou-Yang
Apr. 18, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307
Workshop: Optical Systems Tolerancing
Apr. 19, 10 a.m., Franken Conference Room (Meinel 821)
Special Presentation: Poul Jessen
Apr. 19, 3 p.m., PAS 224
Laser Fun Day
Apr. 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Meinel Building
UA Dedication of the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Apr. 23, 3:30 p.m., North Entrance, Meinel Building
OSC Colloquium: Jennifer Hastie
Apr. 25, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307
SOCk Annual Camping Trip 2019
Apr. 27 - 28, Mt. Graham
OSC Annual Ice Cream Social
Apr. 30, 3 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby
OSC Colloquium: Cancelled - Reading/Dead Day
May 2
OSC Colloquium: Cancelled - Finals Week
May 9
2019 Spring OSC Commencement Ceremony
May 9, 2 - 4 p.m., South Ballroom of the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center
MMT Observatory's 40th Anniversary Symposium and Celebration
May 14 - 16, ENR2 Building
Media Mentions
- Tucson.com: 21 Things to do in Tucson this Weekend, April 19-21
- Space.com: Here's How Scientists Turned the World into a Telescope (to See a Black Hole)
- OSAPublishing.org: Spotlight on Optics: Infinite deflectometry enabling 2π-steradian Measurement Range
- PRNewswire.com: SBA Announces New Regional Innovation Cluster Awards to Advance Small Business Growth
- Tucson.com: Kirsch, Mary L.
- UANews.arizona.edu: I-Squared Awards Honor Researchers and Technology Champions
- EOS.org: Probing Wildfire Smoke Plumes Up Close
- Tucson.com: Tucson Tech: UA-focused Venture Fund Invests in Optics Firm
Faculty Distinctions
Professor Featured in Women in Optics Monthly Planner
SPIE Women in Optics has selected Assistant Professor Judy Su to be featured in the Women in Optics Monthly Planner. "This planner honors the work of women in the field and covers a broad range of disciplines. It has become a great resource to introduce young women to career possibilities available to them."
Contracts & Grants
Systematic Design of Universal Quantum Processing Capable All-Photonic Processors
Principal Investigator: Saikat Guha & Quntao Zhuang
Determining levels of Alzheimer’s biomarkers in postmortem cerebral spinal fluid and serum samples
Principal Investigator: Tsu-Te Judith Su
Identifying and Detecting Diseases Prior to Physical Presentation of Symptoms
Principal Investigator: Tsu-Te Judith Su
Holography for Augmented Reality and Head Up Display (WAESO)
Principal Investigator: Pierre-Alexandre Blanche
Badal Measurements of ReSTOR and Vivity Lenses
Principal Investigator: Jim Schwiegerling
Students in the Spotlight
Two OSC Students Receive NSF GRFP
Congratulations go to Adriana Mitchell and Maggie Kautz on receiving NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. Congratulations to both Adriana and Maggie!
Industrial Affiliates Updates
FISBA Releases New Website Designed for U.S. Customers
FISBA, an Associate Partner of the College’s Industrial Affiliates program, announced a new U.S. website for custom optics and photonics systems. For over 60 years, FISBA has been supplying advanced optical components and systems to customers around the globe. Now, the company has released www.fisba.us, a website designed specifically with their U.S. customers in mind.
Collins Aerospace Virtual Open House Event
Chat with a Hiring Manager or Recruiter who can answer questions in real time about opportunities at Collins Aerospace! Amazing Engineering opportunities at the Danbury, CT location! Every Tuesday from 2:00-3:00 EST starting 4/23. Join the online event from any internet connected device to have a 10 minute, text-based, chat online with our team of experienced Engineers and Recruiters. Register for this event today!
Watts Happening
RSVP to Spring 2019 Commencement
We are excited to celebrate the successes of our 2019 Spring Graduating Class! Please join us on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the South Ballroom of the University of Arizona Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85721. Light refreshments will follow. Ceremony will conclude at 4:00 p.m. This ceremony is free to all that RSVP! Register online
Join Us for the Annual OSC Ice Cream Social
Come one, Come all! For the Annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, April 30th at 3pm in the Meinel building 3rd floor lobby. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy a sugar rush and visit with friends and faculty.
Employment Opportunities
- Integrated Photonics & Semiconductor Optoelectronics Postdoc Appointee | Sandia National Laboratories
- Intern, Wafer Alignment Team | ASML
- Photonics Devices Postdoctoral Appointee | Sandia National Laboratories
- Postdoctoral Appointee - Active Infrared Photonics and Energy Conversion | Sandia National Laboratories
- Postdoctoral Appointee - Nanophotonic & Microphotonic Technologies | Sandia National Laboratories
- Postdoctoral Appointee - Silicon Photonics Research | Sandia National Laboratories