June 22 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

Tucson Tops Most Affordable List

A recent study by personal financing site GoBankingRates puts Tucson as the most affordable large city in the United States. With a long history as a military center, Tucson has developed a thriving local high-tech industry, including a special designation as "Optics Valley." Read the full article on Inc.com.

Tucson Heat Claims Lives of Two OSA Members

Two German OSA members and employees of Laser Zentrum passed away while hiking in Ventana Canyon this weekend. Dr. Stefan Günster and Marcus Turowski were in Tucson attending the Optical Interference Coatings (OIC) conference being held at Loews Venana Canyon. 

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Introduction to ASAP Tutorial

Leadership Industrial Affiliate partner Breault Research Organization is offering its Introduction to ASAP Tutorial on July 25-28. Registration is free for OSC students and faculty. For more information and instructions on how to register, see the Introduction to ASAP calendar event.

No Classes

July 4, Independence Day

Last Day of Classes

July 7, Summer Session I

Classes Begin

July 11, Summer Session II

Breault Research Organization: Introduction to ASAP

July 25-28, Registration required

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• Space.com: Telescopes May Ride Giant Balloons to Better See the Stars

Falco Appointed to SIFHAMS

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, has appointed Professor Charles M. Falco to the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah International Foundation for the History of Arab and Muslim Sciences (SIFHAMS). Its mission is to promote an understanding of the contributions of Arab and Muslim scientists to the history of science, highlight influences on modern science and advance overall scientific literacy.

Resilient and Programmable Metro Fiber System

Principal Investigator: Daniel Kilper

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Interview with Christopher Yarbrough

OSC alumnus Christopher Yarbrough was recently included in the Poets & Quants for Executives' Best & Brightest Class of 2016. Yarbrough received his B.S. in Optical Engineering in 1999, and will be graduating from the University of California-Irvine Paul Merage School of Business' Executive MBA program this month.

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Superlative Staff: June 2016

Congratulations to Lucy Valenzuela, our 2nd Quarter 2016 Peer-to-Peer award winner. Nominated by Michelle Bryan, Lucy was given a plaque and $250 for her continued dedication and incredible worth ethic. Lucy received a SPOT Staff Recognition Award in 2015, making her a two-time winner. Way to go, Lucy!

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• Optical Design Engineer | Valeo
• Research and Development Manager | Micro Encoder, Inc.