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Dec. 22 | 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. Please note that Watts Up! will be taking a winter hiatus and will return on Jan. 19, 2017.
Research in Optics REU Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications for the 2017 Research in Optics (RiO) REU program are now being accepted. Undergraduate students interested in studying the field of light are encouraged to apply for this 10-week summer program. Applications are due no later than Feb. 28, 2017.
Winter School & Workshop Updates
While registration has closed for the 2017 Optics and Photonics Winter School & Workshop, you are invited to peruse the schedules and review last year's content, including schedule, lecture notes, abstracts and photos and videos.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Holidays - no classes
Dec. 26-27
New Year's Holiday - no classes
Jan. 2
Last day of classes and examination
Jan. 10
2017 OSC Alumni and Industrial Affiliates Reception
Jan. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m., W San Francisco Hotel, San Franciso, CA; RSVP required
Media Mentions
- Tucson.com: Kimberly Andrews Espy: University of Arizona is Open for Business
- SpaceDaily.com: NASA Scientists See Asteroid Through the Eyes of a Robot
- TechLaunch.arizona.edu: Nasser Elected Fellow National Academy of Inventors
- UANews.arizona.edu: UA Scientist Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
- Tucson.com: New University of Arizona Center Hopes to Bring Order to Space Chaos
Faculty Distinctions
Peyghambarian Named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
OSC Professor of Optical Sciences and Chair of Photonics and Lasers, Nasser Peyghambarian, has been elected as a 2016 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors.
Image of the Week
A recent paper published by Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Professor of Optical Sciences, R. John Koshel, and previous visiting researcher, Janos Keresztes (among other authors), was highlighted by OSA Publishing through their Picture of the Week for Dec. 19. Go check it out before it's gone!
Contracts & Grants
Investigating Satellites Catalogued as Debris - STTR Phase I
Principal Investigator: Michael Hart
Su and McLeod Presented with TRIF Award
Assistant Professor Euan McLeod and Assistant Research Professor Judith Su were recently awarded a TRIF Undergraduate/Graduate Interdisciplinary "Link" Team Award. The $34,742 grant was given to the team for their proposal entitled Rationally Designed Photonic Nanostructures for More Sensitive and Robust Biochemical Optical Resonator Sensors.
Students in the Spotlight
Winter Commencement Photos Available
The 2016 Winter Commencement ceremony took place on Friday, Dec. 16 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
II-VI Joins Industrial Affiliates
Please welcome II-VI Incorporated, joining our Industrial Affiliates program as a Leadership Partner. II-VI is a global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, and is headquartered in Saxonburg, PA.
Superlative Staff
Superlative Staff: Year-End Celebration
The remaining staff recognition awards were presented during the OSC Holiday Party, which took place on a balmy Thursday, Dec. 8 outside the Meinel building. Awards were given for the December SPOT, 4th Quarter Peer-to-Peer and Employee of the Year.
Watts Happening
Holiday Party Photos Online
Photos from the 2016 OSC Holiday Celebration, Staff Appreciation and Gift Exchange are now online in our photo gallery section. Go and relive the experience or see what you missed. See you next year!
Employment Opportunities
- Optical Production Engineer | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Optical Design Engineer | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Product Support Engineer | Bruker
- Sr. Opto-Thermal/Mechanical Engineer | Soraa Laser Diode
