OSC Highlights

Quantinuum Joins as Newest Leadership Partner

The Wyant College is pleased to welcome Quantinuum as the newest Industrial Affiliates Leadership Partner.

Welcome CVI Laser Optics

CVI Laser Optics has joined the College’s Industrial Affiliates as a Leadership Partner. Welcome, CVI Laser Optics!

Google Joins OSC Industrial Affiliates

Google is a new Leadership Partner in the Wyant College’s Industrial Affiliates. Welcome, Google!

Welcome Back Optical Support, Inc.

Optical Support, Inc. has returned to the College’s Industrial Affiliates as an Associate Partner with headquarters in Tucson, AZ.

Welcome, Arizona Optical Metrology

The Wyant College is pleased to welcome new Associate Partner in the Industrial Affiliates Program, Arizona Optical Metrology.

Welcome, Laser Components Detector Group

The Wyant College welcomes Laser Components Detector Group as the newest Associate Partner of the Wyant College Industrial Affiliates.

Welcome to Tokyo Electron

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Tokyo Electron as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

Welcome to Snap, Inc.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Snap, Inc. as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

Welcome to Belden, Inc.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences welcomes Belden, Inc. as a new Leadership Partner at OSC.

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.

Mar. 7 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

Announcements

Save the Date: UA to Rename OSC to College of James C. Wyant, Public Celebration

The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences will be renamed in honor of Professor Emeritus James C. Wyant, the college's founding dean. Save the date for the special event taking place on April 23, 2019 at the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences.

In Memoriam: Stephen "Steve" Frank Jacobs

Professor Emeritus of Optical Sciences Stephen F. Jacobs passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Summer School on Lasers Taking Applications

Apply to attend the Siegman International Summer School on Lasers. It is a week-long program that exposes students to in-depth learning of lasers and their applications from internationally recognized academic and industry leaders in the field. The scope includes all aspects of lasers and photonics.

Seeking Contributions Related to Apollo Missions

The University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) is planning a very special Apollo 11 Landing 50th Anniversary Event for Saturday, July 20, 2019. LPL is looking for information and artifacts from OSC faculty and alumni who may have contributed to the Apollo Missions.

OSC Colloquium: Cancelled - Spring Break

Mar. 7

Special Presentation: Functionalized Semiconductor Heterostructures Workshop

Mar. 13, 1 - 5 p.m., Franken Conference Room (Meinel 821)

OSC Colloquium: Dr. Vladimir Pervak

Mar. 14, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

Launching your Career (WiO)

Mar. 15, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Student Union South Ballroom

OSC Colloquium: Mark Saffman

Mar. 21, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

OSC Colloquium: Pending Speaker Confirmation

Mar. 28, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

OSC Colloquium: Keith Doyle

Apr. 4, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

Laser Fun Day

Apr. 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby

Faculty Distinctions

Judy Su Appointed to Int. Advisory Board of Journal

A big congratulations to Judy Su who was recently appointed for a three-year term to the international advisory board of the new open access journal, Translation Biophotonics (TBIO). The journal will provide an interdisciplinary forum for collaboration and learning among researchers, clinicians, and industrial partners in fields related to medicine and photonics. Learn more about the journal.

Industrial Affiliates Updates

Spring 2019 IA Meeting Photos

The OSC community and Industrial Affiliates once again gathered in Tucson for the Industrial Affiliates Showcase, Career Fair and Workshop. The event kicked off with an exciting career fair in the Student Union. The second and third days were filled with student and faculty presentations that outlined OSC research, lab tours, and industry presentations. View the album here.

Watts Happening

The Crawford Machine Dedication

What started as an idea between colleagues to quietly recognize a friend became a small ceremony on January, 11 2019 when the Crawford Machine was dedicated in honor of Robert Crawford, master optician at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences.

OSC's Snow Day (photos)

It was a rare day in the College of Optical Science's history! From the sky fell a white and cold substance. We collected a variety of photos from OSC faculty, staff, and students, and here they are! Take a look at this crazy day.

Employment Opportunities

Industrial Affiliates

Non-Industrial Affiliates