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.

May 7 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

Announcements

Etendue: Sean McCafferty

Welcome to Etendue, featuring interesting and accomplished individuals known for their leadership and contributions both with their careers and the College of Optical Sciences, in their own words. (For a similar view on the college’s best and brightest – our students – please check out Another Wavelength among our Students in the Spotlight.)

This week, we hear from Ph.D. student Sean McCafferty.

The throughput of a life in optics banner

In Memoriam: George Stegeman

Former OSC professor George I. Stegeman, a pioneer of nonlinear optics, passed away suddenly on May 2.

Final Exams

May 8-14

Ph.D. Defense: Mala Mateen

May 12, 2 p.m., Meinel 647

Ph.D. Defense: Vaibhav Bora

May 15, 9 a.m., Franken Conference Room (Meinel 821)

Pre-Commencement Celebration

May 15, 4:30 p.m., SUMC South Ballroom; registration required

UA Commencement

May 16, 7:30 p.m., Arizona Stadium; registration required

Breault Research Organization Advanced Illumination Design Tutorial

May 19-21; registration required

Expect Academic Success in STEM Summer Camp

June 8-12

AZPM.org: UA Optical Scientist Explores Universe For Exoplanets

Students in the Spotlight

Seniors Make Strong Showing at Engineering Design Day

The University celebrated its 13th annual Engineering Design Day on Tuesday, and our B.S. in OSE seniors acquitted their expertise well.

An image of Nintendo's Mario character is projected onto a white sheet of paper

Vote for IYL People's Choice Photo

As reported back in January, a photo taken by grad student Cory Stinson is one of 32 images up for the People's Choice Award in the SPIE International Year of Light photo contest.

A crop of Stinson's photo "Phaser Laser," which features a line of circular rings of light ranging from red through orange and green to yellow above a line of straight green laser light

Check out "Phaser Laser" and then cast your ballot – voting is open through Aug. 15.

Employment Opportunities

To see who's hiring at the college and around the optics industry, please visit the OSC website's Employment section.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Tenure-Eligible) | UA College of Optical Sciences

Tucson, Arizona

Postdoctoral Researcher | Sandia National Laboratories

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Senior Optical Engineer | Hess Associates Executive Search

Toronto, Ontario (Canada)