OSC Highlights

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.

ThalmicLabs Joins Industrial Affiliates

OSC is happy to welcome ThalmicLabs as the newest Associate Partner Member for the OSC Industrial Affiliates Program.

ThorLabs Joins Industrial Affiliates

ThorLabs, Inc. joined OSC's Industrial Affiliates program as a Leadership member. Welcome, ThorLabs!

May 24 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

Announcements

Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition Accepting Entries

Enter the Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition by Synopsys’ Optical Solutions Group!

University of Arizona students are invited to participate in the Synopsys Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition, which recognizes excellence in optical design projects completed by students. Students can enter an optical design class assignment or thesis work. Cash awards totaling $4,000 are granted each year.

Special Art Exhibit Using Light "Painting" at UAMA

The University of Arizona Museum of Art is exhibiting the work of Richard Slechta starting May 26. Slechta uses filters, flashlights, and other light sources to "paint" directly onto photographic paper. The exhibit runs from May 26 through September 9. Find out more about the special light art exhibit. The artist was also Technical Lighting Director for Harry Potter and other films.

Milorad Cvijetic Retirement Party

May 25, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Franken Conference Room (Meinel 821)

Memorial Day

May 28

Media Mentions

Faculty Distinctions

Dr. Milorad Cvijetic Retires

Dr. Milorad Cvijetic has been prominent in the area of optical communications and photonics for more than four decades. The College of Optical Sciences wishes Dr. Cvijetic all the best for his future and thanks him for his many contributions to OSC.

OSC 2018 Spring Pre-Commencement Photos Available

On Thursday, May 10, College of Optical Sciences students walked across the stage and entered the distinguished ranks of OSC alumni. Pictures are now available on our website.

Sawyer takes the Southwest Showdown Grad Slam

Travis Sawyer, OSC graduate student, was selected to compete in the "Southwest Showdown 3-Minute Grad Slam" competition. Holding nothing back, Travis performed and was awarded 1st Place in the regional conference! All of OSC wishes you a huge Congratulations, Travis! Great job!

Congratulations, Amy Maniscalco

Everyone at OSC is wishing Amy Maniscalco all the best as she moves on to a new opportunity within the university at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Amy has recently started a new position with the college as an Accountant, Sr. We will all miss you, Amy!

Watts Happening

Share What you Love about the Desert for the UA Homepage

Whether you're from Tucson, you moved for your career or family, or even if you came to visit and fell in love, let the UA know why you love living and working in the desert – especially in the summer! Please take a minute to complete this Google form by Monday, June 4, 2018. Tell us and SHOW US by uploading your favorite desert-based social posts. If your response is selected, we will feature it on the arizona.edu homepage.