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.

Aug. 3 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

Announcements

UA President Visits OSC

Last week, UA President Dr. Robert Robbins, met with OSC Dean Thomas L. Koch and Emeritus Professor and OSC Founding Dean James C. Wyant, to gain insights into the College of Optical Sciences.

Seeking Faculty Nominations: Undergraduate Research Innovation Award

Faculty members are encouraged to nominate undergraduate students for the Undergraduate Research Innovation Award in Optics. The award recognizes a University of Arizona optics undergraduate whose research achievements demonstrate promise in advancing innovative applications of optics that improve quality of life or address societal changes. Don't delay! The deadline for nominations is Aug., 20, 2017.

Help Get Kids Excited About Optics

Optical Sciences Outreach Opportunities

OSC students: Learn how to get K-12 students excited about optical science and technology with Optics Outreach OPTI 489/589. Your participation may inspire young students to start thinking about getting a degree in Optical Engineering and pursue rewarding careers in many diverse fields involving optics.

And So It Begins ...

The College of Optical Sciences would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone either returning from the summer break or starting new at OSC. There are a number of special welcome-back events geared toward starting the semester off right.

Refresh that Photo!

OSC staff, students and faculty are invited to update their website directory photos on Friday, Aug. 18 between 1-3:00 p.m. Graeme Hunt, OSC's media content manager, will be in the Meinel 3rd floor lobby, camera in hand. If you are unavailable but still wish to update your photo, contact Graeme to set up a more convenient time.

Upcoming Events

SPIE 2017 Optics + Photonics Conference and Exhibition

Aug. 6-10, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA

OSC 2017 Alumni and Industrial Affiliates Reception - San Diego - Aug. 8

Aug. 8, 5:30-7 p.m., Harbor House Restaurant (Seaport Village), San Diego, CA

New Grad Student Orientation

Aug. 17-18

OSC Photo Directory Photo Shoot

Aug. 18, 1-3:00 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby

Graduate Student Bowling Night

Aug. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lucky Strike Bowl, RSVP required

Classes begin

Aug. 21

OSC Welcome Back Event & Eegees!

Aug 21, 2:00 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby

Faculty Distinctions

Dholakia Receives 2017 Thomas Young Medal & Prize

Kishan awarded 2017 Thomas Young Medal and PRize

OSC Adjunct Professor Kishan Dholakia was awarded the 2017 Thomas Young Medal and Prize for his contributions to the field of optical micromanipulation using shaped light fields in liquid, air and vacuum.

Task-Based Image Quality Evaluation

Principal Investigator: Matthew A. Kupinski

Ultra-Sensitive and Label-Free Detection of Alzheimer's Disease Biomarkers

Principal Investigator: Tsu-Te Judith Su

NRT-IGE: Indigenous Graduate Education in Science and Engineering - Southwest (IGESE-SW)

Principal Investigator(s): Allison Huff, Daniel Kilper
Non-OSC Principal Investigator(s): Jeremy Garcia, Ronald Trosper

Christine Bradly: Launching a Career in Science

Alumna Christine Bradley was recently featured in the Fall 2017 issue of Career Focus magazine. Christine, who graduated with a Ph.D. in the Spring of 2017, describes her love for science and her journey through optical sciences.

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