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Aug. 17 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter
Announcements
UA Selected for Photonic Data Link Demonstration Program
On Aug. 9, the American Institute of Manufacturing Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics), announced the University of Arizona as the recipient for a new Defense Department Government Directed Project for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) data links for cryongenic focal plane arrays.
Greivenkamp Elected to SPIE Presidential Chain
SPIE president Glenn Boreman announced that OSC Professor John E. Greivenkamp was elected to the SPIE presidential chain. John will serve as vice president in 2018, president-elect in 2019, and president in 2020.
RIO Recap
Nine students from around the country gathered in Tucson this summer to study optics and showcase their findings through a presentation and poster session for the 2017 Research in Optics (RiO) REU program.
CIAN IOU-NA Poster Session
The fourth year of the Integrated Optics for Undergraduate Native Americans (IOU-NA) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program has come to a close at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences.
Computational Skills Workshop
The BIO5 Institute, CyVerse (formerly iPlant Collaborative), and the University Libraries will present a Software Carpentry workshop on Aug. 26-27. The workshop targets graduate students, postdocs, technicians, and faculty. Undergraduate students can be admitted if space is available.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
The College of Optical Sciences will be teaming up with the Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, Steward Observatory Mirror Lab, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and the UA Department of Astronomy to put on a solar eclipse viewing party on the UA Mall on Aug. 21 from 9 a.m.-12 noon.
Refresh that Photo!
OSC staff, students and faculty are invited to update their website directory photos on Friday, Aug. 18 between 1-3 p.m. Graeme Hunt, OSC's media content manager, will be in the Meinel 3rd floor lobby, camera in hand. If you are unavailable during this time period, contact Graeme to set up a more convenient time.
Eat to Support BMES
The Biomedical Engineering Society of Arizona will be holding a fundraising campaign on Monday, Aug. 28, with 50% of proceeds benefiting the society. Present the flier (or just mention that you're there to support BMES) between 4-8 p.m. at the University Blvd. Chipotle location and enjoy a great meal.
Upcoming Events
Special Onr Muri Presentation - Ryan Hamerly
Aug. 31, 9-10 a.m., Franken Conference Room (Meinel 821)
Media Mentions
- LaserFocusWorld.com: AIM Photonics Selects University of Arizona to Demo PIC Cryogenic Data Link for FPAS
- OSA-OPN.org: From AIM to NPI and Back
- Semiconductor-today.com: AIM Photonics selects University of Arizona for Industrial Demo of Integrated Photonic Cryogenic Datalink for Focal Plane Arrays
- SVHerald.com: UA Selected for Defense Department Photonics Project
- NanotechNow.com: Moving at the Speed of Light: University of Arizona selected for high-impact, industrial demonstration of new integrated photonic cryogenic datalink for focal plane arrays
- AZBigMedia.com: UA Selected for Defense Department Photonics Project
- UANews.arizona.edu: UA Selected for Defense Department Photonics Project
- Democratandchronicle.com: How Rochester is Harnessing the Light: Photonics Gains Foothold
- NovusLight.com: John Greivenkamp of University of Arizona Elected to SPIE Presidential Chain
- Optics.org: University of Arizona’s John Greivenkamp Elected to SPIE Presidential Chain
- LaserFocusWorld.com: John Greivenkamp of Arizona University Eelected to SPIE Presidential Chain
- Benzinga.com: John Greivenkamp of University of Arizona Elected to SPIE Presidential Chain
- Optics.Synopsys.com: Student Optical Design Competition Winners for 2017
- UAatWork.arizona.edu: UA Community Explores VR During Summit
- UANews.arizona.edu: Solar Eclipse Viewing Event
Faculty Distinctions
Takashima Among SPIE Senior Members Elected
Associate Professor Yuzuru Takashima was among 150 new SPIE Senior Members elected for 2017. Congratulations from all of us at OSC, Yuzuru! For the complete list of 2017 Senior Members, see the SPIE website.
Students in the Spotlight
OSC Student Awarded Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Award
OSC Ph.D. candidate Hekun Huang was one of the Synopsys' Student Optical Design Competition winners for 2017.
Industrial Affiliates Updates
LG Electronics Joins Industrial Affiliates Program
We would like to welcome LG Electronics, which recently joined the College of Optical Sciences' Industrial Affiliates Program as a Leadership Partner.
RSVP for the Fall 2017 Industrial Affiliates Workshop
If you are a current Industrial Affiliates Partner, you will be soon receiving your invitation via e-mail to register for the Fall 2017 Industrial Affiliates Workshop and Corporate Showcase. If you do not receive your invitation, or you would like more information on how to become an IA Partner, please contact Kaye Rowan at rowan@optics.arizona.edu. Please ensure you register no later than Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.
Employment Opportunities
- Optical Engineer | Synopsys/CODE V
- Engineer 1, Optical Systems | Areté Associates
- Engineer 2, Optical Systems | Areté Associates
- Optical Engineer/Scientist | Brien Holden Vision Institute
