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April 4 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter
Announcements
OSC to Assist with Optics Industry SBA Contract
OSC will support technology creation and commercialization in collaboration with Arizona Technology Council member Strategy1which has been awarded a Small Business Administration (SBA) contract. The award includes $500,000 in 2019 as the base year and four potential option years to promote the growth of Arizona's optics industry. Read the full press release.
Scholarships Open for Applications
Seeking funds to assist with the pursuit of your graduate education? Check out the Optical Sciences Internal Scholarships such as the Jack Jewell Endowed Research Award for Extreme Optics or the OSA's Paul Anthony Bonenfant Memorial Scholarship. Application details below.
Save the Date: UA to Rename OSC to James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences, Public Celebration
The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences will be renamed in honor of Professor Emeritus James C. Wyant, the college's founding dean. Save the date for the special event taking place on April 23, 2019 at the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences.
Upcoming Events
OSC Colloquium: Dr. Keith Doyle
Apr. 4, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307
OSC Group Photo Day
Apr. 8, 3 p.m., Meinel Building, West Lawn
Tech Launch Arizona: Routing and Re-routing your Way to Impact, A Chat with Mapquest Co-founder Barry Glick
Apr. 10, 12 - 1 p.m., Old Main Silver @ Sage Room
OSC Colloquium: Daniel Ou-Yang
Apr. 18, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307
Laser Fun Day
Apr. 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Meinel Building
Media Mentions
- Optics.org: Arizona's Optics Valley Receives $500,000 Award
- UAatWork.arizona.edu: Happening in April
- APNews.com: SBA Contract for Further Development of the Arizona Optics Industry Cluster Awarded to Arizona Technology Council Member Strategy1
- Tucson.com: 'Optics Valley' Group gets $500K to Promote, Grow Industry in Tucson, Statewide
- Ligo.org: LIGO and Virgo Resume Search for Ripples in Space and Time
- Ligo.org: LSC Elects Patrick Brady as New Spokesperson
- Soundcloud.com: Life Along the Streetcar: Laser Fun Day
- Tucson.com: Tucson Tech: UA Inflatable Satellite Antenna Set for Future NASA Launch
- BusinessWire.com: SBA Contract for Further Development of the Arizona Optics Industry Cluster Awarded to Arizona Technology Council Member Strategy1
- Tucson.com: Tucson Tech: 3 Local Firms Picked for Flinn Bioscience Startup Program
- Photonics.com: Arizona Optics Industry Continues Growth of Optics Valley
- Tuscon.com: 34 Free Things to do in Tucson this April
Faculty Distinctions
Outstanding Paper Awarded to OSC Assistant Professor
Congratulations go to Judith Su on receiving the "Outstanding Paper of Light: Science & Applications" award, which will be presented at the Light Conference in July 2019. This award recognizes the paper entitled "Label-free detection of single nanoparticles and biological molecules using microtoroid optical resonators." Su has been asked to attend the Light Conference for an invited talk on the paper.
Students in the Spotlight
Another Wavelength: Jeffrey Melzer
This month in Another Wavelength, we chat with 4th year Ph.D. Student Jeffrey Melzer, currently mentored by Euan McLeod.
OIDA Workshop Poster Presentation Winner
Julie Frish won 1st place at the OIDA Workshop poster presentation on March 3rd in San Diego. OIDA is a sub-organization of OSA and CIAN is a sponsor for the OIDA Workshop. Her poster is up for viewing on the 5th floor between rooms 508 and 510.
Alumni Dispatches
OSC Graduate Featured in NSF Video
Carmiña Londoño, (OSC MS 1982) an optical engineer and Deputy Division Director at the National Science Foundation, provides a unique look in this video at her life as an immigrant and how STEM continues to provide exciting her opportunities. Carmiña received a B.S. in physics at the University of Lowell and an M.S. degree at the Optical Sciences Center at the University of Arizona in 1982.
Industrial Affiliates Updates
Sunny Optical Technology Joins Industrial Affiliates
Sunny Optical Technology joined OSC's Industrial Affiliates program as a Leadership Partner member. Welcome, Sunny Optical Technology!
Watts Happening
OSC Group Photo Approaches
That time of year is approaching quickly! Mark your calendars for the official OSC Group Photo on the Meinel Building's west lawn Monday, April 8 at 3 p.m. And talking about picture day! All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to have a photo for the OSC directory. If you don't have a photo or it needs to be refreshed, contact Amee Hennig to schedule a time for a new photo.
