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.

Dec. 5 | The University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

Announcements

Work at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences has launched its faculty searches for several Endowed Chair positions that have been funded by generous donors. Learn more about the open positions and apply!

Here Comes Winter Commencement

Winter Commencement will be here in no time! RSVP today! The Wyant College of Optical Sciences cordially invites Alumni, Parents, and Friends of the college to join us on Friday, December 20, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Meinel 307 for the 2019 Winter Commencement.

Call for Student Presenters: Spring Industrial Affiliates

Love to share your research with others? Dying for some practice before the big thesis defense? Or looking to impress potential future employers!? Look no further! The Spring Industrial Affiliates Workshop is looking to fill the agenda with student presenters like you!

OSC Invited to 3rd Annual Arizona Photonics Days

The Arizona Technology Council has invited OSC to join in for the 2020 Arizona Photonics Days in Tucson, AZ. Industry leaders and researchers will give technical presentations, industry trend discussions, and business-building meetings at the third annual Arizona Photonics Days held at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute.

OSC Alumni & Industrial Affiliates Reception

OSC Alumni and Industrial Affiliates Reception
Held in conjunction with SPIE Photonics West - San Francisco
To register, please click on the link (required by January 31, 2020)

OSC Colloquium: Jeffrey Shapiro

Dec. 5, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

Hot Chocolate Social

Dec. 9, 1 p.m., Meinel Building 3rd Floor Lobby

Last day of classes

Dec. 11

OSC Holiday Party

Dec. 12, 12 - 1:30 p.m., Meinel Building 3rd Floor Lobby

OSC Colloquium: Canceled - Finals Week

Dec. 12

OSC Winter Commencement Ceremony

Dec. 20, 3 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

Winter Holiday

Dec. 24 - Jan. 2

Media Mentions

Faculty Distinctions

Hua Inducted as 2019 NAI Fellow

Congratulations to Dr. Hong Hua who was elected as a Fellow for the 2019 National Academy of Inventors.

A Special Sock Gift Exchange for Students, Hosted by SOCk

SOCk, the official OSC student organization, is hosting a special Sock Gift Exchange for students! Sign up to participate!

COE Seeking Alumni Stories

Where has life taken you!? The College of Engineering is currently looking for stories to publish in the Arizona Engineer about alumni students and their journeys. Send details and pictures to classnotes@engr.arizona.edu to share your good news and exciting adventures.

OSC Alumnus Included in 2019's 40 under 40 List

Congratulations to Sean Keller for his inclusion in the 2019 40 under 40 list sponsored by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Daily Star.

Welcome, Willie

OSC is happy to welcome Willie Ames, OSC's new Business-Finance Administrator.

Thank you for Making the Holidays Brighter

We'd like to take a moment to recognize the staff working to make our holidays brighter and merrier with their hard work and creative ideas. Thank you for all that you've done for the college, faculty, students, and staff this holiday season!

Happy Retirement, Bryan

After 25 years of service as Technical Specialist to the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, Bryan Smith has retired. Coworkers and friends gathered on Nov. 8th to wish him well and send him off with the knowledge that his work has been appreciated and will be missed.

OSC 2019 Spirit Week & Holiday Celebrations

Faculty, Staff, and Students are all invited to the Annual Staff Recognition & Holiday Luncheon at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences on Dec. 12 at noon in the Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby. Join us for fun, food, and celebration!

OSC Visits La Cholla High School for Indigenous Day Program

OSC faculty, staff, and students attended the La Cholla High School Indigenous Day Program to represent the Wyant College of Optical Sciences. Participants included Dr. Yijun Ding, Trin Riojas, Stephanie Rodriguez, and Micah Mann.