OSC Highlights

Quantinuum Joins as Newest Leadership Partner

The Wyant College is pleased to welcome Quantinuum as the newest Industrial Affiliates Leadership Partner.

Welcome CVI Laser Optics

CVI Laser Optics has joined the College’s Industrial Affiliates as a Leadership Partner. Welcome, CVI Laser Optics!

Google Joins OSC Industrial Affiliates

Google is a new Leadership Partner in the Wyant College’s Industrial Affiliates. Welcome, Google!

Welcome Back Optical Support, Inc.

Optical Support, Inc. has returned to the College’s Industrial Affiliates as an Associate Partner with headquarters in Tucson, AZ.

Welcome, Arizona Optical Metrology

The Wyant College is pleased to welcome new Associate Partner in the Industrial Affiliates Program, Arizona Optical Metrology.

Welcome, Laser Components Detector Group

The Wyant College welcomes Laser Components Detector Group as the newest Associate Partner of the Wyant College Industrial Affiliates.

Welcome to Tokyo Electron

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Tokyo Electron as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

Welcome to Snap, Inc.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Snap, Inc. as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

Welcome to Belden, Inc.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Belden, Inc. as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

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.

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.

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: Buddy Martin

Apr. 11, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

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

OSC Colloquium: Jennifer Hastie

Apr. 25, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

SOCk Annual Camping Trip 2019

Apr. 27, Mt. Graham

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.

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.

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.