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Nov. 7 | The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences Newsletter
Announcements
Oschmann, M.S. 1983, Selected as Alumnus of the Year
The College of Optical Sciences has announced Jacobus (Jim) Oschmann as its 2014 Alumnus of the Year Award winner. Oschmann earned an M.S. degree from OSC in 1983 and an MBA from UA's Eller College of Management in 2003 and currently serves as vice president and general manager of civil space and technology at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp.
Oschmann is being honored for significant contributions to optical design and technology development. He delivered the college's Nov. 6 Colloquium lecture and will be recognized alongside other notable UA alumni in a Nov. 7 ceremony during UA's 100th Homecoming celebration.
Photos from October Events
If you missed the action at Old Tucson or the October Industrial Affiliates Workshop, you can catch up with the festivities online.
Photos from both events are now available on the OSC website.
Upcoming Events
No Classes
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
Breault Research Organization Introduction to APEX Tutorial
Nov. 11-14; registration required
Media Mentions
- Tucson.com: AZ Optical Systems: Itty-Bitty Measurements, Millions in Contracts
- SPIE.org: SPIE Honors 50 Years of Optical Sciences at UA
- UANews.org: Difference Makers: Introducing the UA's Alumni of the Year
- Optics.org: U.S. Launches $220M Photonics Foundry Funding Competition
- AlanScottDavis.com: Understanding Near Infrared Spectroscopy
Affiliates Updates
Welcome, Optikos
The College of Optical Sciences warmly welcomes Optikos, the world's largest manufacturer of equipment for the measurement of optical image quality, as an associate partner in its Industrial Affiliates program.
Headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts, Optikos has been an acknowledged leader in the field for more than 30 years.
Edmund Optics to Give Info Session
Industrial Affiliates program member Edmund Optics is providing students an opportunity, complete with complimentary food and drinks, to learn more about career options in their world-leading company. Stop by Meinel 307 at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17.
They are also holding interviews on Nov. 18 and 19. Email humanresources@edmundoptics.com to reserve a spot.
BRO Offers Winter APEX Tutorial
No need to miss class! Industrial Affiliates member Breault Research Organization has set aside a special Jan. 6-9 session for OSC faculty and students interested in learning their APEX optical design and analysis software. Registration (PDF) is free; forward your completed form to tutorials@breault.com to claim your seat.
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Associate for Development and Donor Relations | UA College of Optical Sciences
Tucson, Arizona
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Tucson, Arizona
Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Tenure-Eligible) | UA College of Optical Sciences
Tucson, Arizona
