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Dec. 21 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Happy New Year from OSC
The College of Optical Sciences would like to wish you and yours a happy new year. May all your endeavors be met with success and appreciation. Watts Up! will return after the university closure on Jan. 4, 2018.
Fifty Years of Optical Sciences at the UA Book Available for Purchase
Now available in the College of Optical Sciences Online Store for $45, Fifty Years of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, edited by Harrison H. Barrett, John E. Greivenkamp, and Eustace L. Dereniak. The text is offered in a high-quality hardcover binding and includes approximately 300-pages of information on the history of the College of Optical Sciences.
Winter School and Workshop
Once again, the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona will host the annual Optics and Photonics Winter School and Workshop January 4-7 2018. The 2018 Winter School will bring together a select group of undergraduate students for an overview of foundational topics in optics and their relation to current research.
RiO Undergraduate Summer Research Program Now Accepting Applications
The Research in Optics (RiO) Program is now accepting applications for the Summer 2018 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunity. Every year the program hosts talented undergraduates to perform innovative research projects with College of Optical Sciences Staff. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Consortium (UROC) which hosts a number of beneficial workshops and speakers on skills needed for success for graduate school.
Kevin P. Thompson Optical Design Innovator Award Receives Match
The Kevin P. Thompson Optical Design Innovator Award closes 31 December 2017 and has thus far raised $193,000 USD, with an end goal of $250,000 USD. In support of the award OSC Ph.D. Alumnus, Chris Koliopoulos, long-time friend of Kevin and former CEO of Zygo Corporation, agreed to partner with Dr. Jannick Rolland and the OSA Foundation by offering to match donations received in December up to $25,000 USD.
2018 OSC Alumni and Industrial Affiliates Reception
Join the College of Optical Sciences for a special Alumni and Industrial Affiliates Reception on January 30th, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the SPIE Photonics West Conference, W San Francisco Hotel, San Francisco, CA. Details and Register Here. Registration is required.
UPCOMING EVENTS
New Year's Holiday - no classes
Jan 1
Winter School and Workshop
Jan 4-7
Classes Begin
Jan 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - no classes
Jan 15
Coherent Info Session
Jan 23
2018 OSC Alumni and Industrial Affiliates Reception
Jan 30
MEDIA MENTIONS
- Military-Technologies.net: Regents' Professor of Astronomy and Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, has been Named as a Fellow of the Prestigious National Academy of Inventors
- UANews.Arizona.edu: UA's Angel Named as Fellow of National Academy of Inventors
- Techxplore.com: Augmented Reality: Digital Teapot Fits in with Real Objects
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Winter Commencement Photos Available
The 2017 Winter Commencement ceremony took place on Friday, Dec. 15 and was followed by a small celebration in the Meinel 3rd floor lobby. Photos of the event are now online in our photo gallery, and high-resolution versions are available by request.
INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES UPDATES
Thorlabs, Inc. Joins Industrial Affiliates
Please welcome ThorLabs, Inc., creator of the ever-popular "Lab Snacks" and producer of quality optical components. They join our Industrial Affiliates Program as a Leadership Partner.
Coherent Info Session
Industrial Affiliate, Coherent, is coming to the College of Optical Sciences on January 23, 2018 at 5pm in Meinel Room 307 to present a special information session. Students are encouraged to attend and learn more from this partner of OSC.
If you would like to learn more about Employer Info Sessions check this out.
SUPERLATIVE STAFF
Superlative Staff: 2017 Year-End Celebration
On December 7th outside of the Meinel building, the final staff recognition awards were presented after a fantastic meal during the OSC Holiday Party. Awards presented included the 4th Quarter Peer-to-Peer and the Employee of the Year.
Congratulations Lucy
All of OSC was saddened to hear that come the new year the college would be losing a valued member of its team. However, everyone is also very happy and excited to wish Lucy Sandoval all the best as she adventures into her new position in her rising career.
WATTS HAPPENING
Holiday Party Photos Online
Photos from the 2017 OSC Holiday Celebration, Staff Appreciation, and Gift Exchange are now online in our photo gallery section. Check out the craziness that ensued and the appreciation that was shared. Wishing all at OSC Happy Holidays!
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Adaptive Optics (AO) Scientist | W.M. Keck Observatory
- Adaptive Optics Operations Scientist | W.M. Keck Observatory
- Administrative Associate | UA College of Optical Sciences
- Assistant/Associate/Professor T/TE - Optomechanical Systems and Instrumentation | UA College of Optical Sciences
- Postdoctoral Research Associate I | UA College of Optical Sciences
- Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions) | UA College of Optical Sciences
- Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Multiple Positions) | UA College of Optical Sciences
- Postdoctoral Research Associate I | UA College of Optical Sciences
- Postdoctoral Research Associate I | UA College of Optical Sciences