OSC Highlights

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.

ThalmicLabs Joins Industrial Affiliates

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

Oct. 10 | The University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences Newsletter

Announcements

Wyant Named 2019 Accountabil-IT Lifetime Achievement Awardee

At this year’s 2019 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards/Tech Showcase on Oct. 24th James C. Wyant will be awarded the 2019 AccountabilIT Lifetime Achievement Award from the Arizona Technology Council. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey will present the award to Wyant at the event, recognizing him for his lifetime achievements in academia, industy and science.

2020 Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship in Optical Design Now Available

The application for the 2020 Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship in Optical Design is now available.

Students You’re Invited: OSA Resume & Interview Skills Session Oct. 20

Sunday, Oct. 20, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Meinel 307 | Students here is your chance learn how to write a career-winning résumé and perfect effective interviewing methods. RSVP Required.

OSA Hosted Happy Hour Following IA Poster Session, Oct. 22

Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Gentle Ben's Brewing Company | OSA Foundation invites Wyant College Student, Faculty, and Industrial Affiliate Members to this special happy hour beginning at 7 p.m. presented by OSA Foundation. RSVP Required.

OSC Colloquium: Professor Volker Sorger

Oct. 10, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

POW Workshop: Introduction to Optimization using OpticStudio

Oct. 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Meinel 647

OSC Colloquium: Dr. Anthony Yee

Oct. 17, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

OSA Foundation Interview and Résumé Review

Oct. 20, 4 - 6 p.m., Meinel 307

Industrial Affiliates Corporate Showcase

Oct. 21, 3 - 6 p.m., SUMC Grand Ballroom

Industrial Affiliates Workshop

Oct. 22 - 23, Meinel Building

OSA Networking Happy Hour

Oct. 22, 7 - 9 p.m., Gentle Ben's Brewing Company

Colloquium: Dr. Jens Biegert

Oct. 24, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

Aloha Friday

Oct. 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby

OSC Optics Family Fun Day

Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Meinel Building

Special Presentation: Dr. Matt Mountain

Oct. 30, 3 - 4 p.m., LPL Kuiper 308

OSC Halloween Social

Oct. 31, 3 - 5 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Lobby

OSC Colloquium: Dr. Alejandro Manjavacas

Oct. 31, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Meinel 307

Contracts & Grants

Continued Assessment of Absolute Spectral Radiance Calibration Methodologies and Improved Radiometric Instrumentation

Principal Investigator: Nikolaus Anderson

Call for Student Presenters: Fall Industrial Affiliates

Love to share your research with others? Dying for some practice before the big thesis defense? Or looking to impress potential future employers!? Look no further! The Fall Industrial Affiliates Workshop is looking to fill the agenda with student presenters like you!

Another Wavelength: Emily Finan

This month in Another Wavelength, we chat with Ph.D. Student Emily Finan, currently mentored by Tom Milster.

OSC Student's Work Featured by OSA OF&T Summary

Congratulations to Martin Tangari (Professor Jon Ellis' lab) who had his work highlighted in the OSA Optical Fabrication and Testing Technical Group Summary. Tangari presented this work in June 2019 in Washington, D.C. as part of the Optical Design and Fabrication 2019 Meeting. Review the Proceedings.

Glad You're Here, Optical Support, Inc.

Optical Support, Inc. is a new Associate Member of the Wyant College Industrial Affiliates Program. Welcome!

Welcome, La Croix Precision Optics!

A big welcome to LaCroix Precision Optics as one of our newest Industrial Affiliates Members!

Watts Happening

OSC Optics Family Fun Day

Saturday, October 26th from 10am – 12:30pm, OSC is hosting the Optics Family Fun Day at the college. Everyone is invited!

Schaefer Endowed Lunch Presentation Photos

In recogniation of the newly created John Paul Schaefer, PhD Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences a special lunch was held to present the chair to Dr. Schaefer. Photos of the special event are now available. Read the press release.

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Announcements

Wyant Named 2019 Accountabil-IT Lifetime Achievement Awardee

2020 Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship in Optical Design Now Available

Students You’re Invited: OSA Resume & Interview Skills Session Oct. 20

OSA Hosted Happy Hour Following IA Poster Session, Oct. 22

Upcoming Events

OSC Colloquium: Professor Volker Sorger

POW Workshop: Introduction to Optimization using OpticStudio

OSC Colloquium: Dr. Anthony Yee

OSA Foundation Interview and Résumé Review

Industrial Affiliates Corporate Showcase

Industrial Affiliates Workshop

OSA Networking Happy Hour

Colloquium: Dr. Jens Biegert

Aloha Friday

OSC Optics Family Fun Day

Special Presentation: Dr. Matt Mountain

OSC Halloween Social

OSC Colloquium: Dr. Alejandro Manjavacas

Media Mentions

Contracts & Grants

Continued Assessment of Absolute Spectral Radiance Calibration Methodologies and Improved Radiometric Instrumentation

Students in the Spotlight

Call for Student Presenters: Fall Industrial Affiliates

Another Wavelength: Emily Finan

OSC Student's Work Featured by OSA OF&T Summary

Industrial Affiliates Updates

Glad You're Here, Optical Support, Inc.

Welcome, La Croix Precision Optics!

Watts Happening

OSC Optics Family Fun Day

Schaefer Endowed Lunch Presentation Photos

Employment Opportunities