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Oct. 7 | The University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences Newsletter
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRAND CHALLENGES RESEARCH BUILDING GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 was the official Grand Challenges Research Building Groundbreaking. Read the official press release. Wyant College photo album here. Find more media materials here.
Image Credit: Mitchell Masilun, BioCommunications, University of Arizona Health Sciences
CONGRATULATIONS, 2021 WYANT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES
Scholarship recipients and donors came together with OSC staff and faculty to celebrate the 2021 scholarship awards ceremony, which took place on Sept. 24, 2021 in the OSC Meinel Building. Dr. Fred Van Milligen (OSC PhD ’85) was the program’s keynote speaker who also announced the new H. Angus Macleod Scholarship Funded by VIAVI Solutions, Inc.
Find the digital booklet (with videos!) here. Pictures are available here.
MICHAEL KIDGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN OPTICAL DESIGN 2022 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship is to be awarded to a student of optical design, where the term 'optical design' is meant to include lens design, illumination design and computational optical design. Find more information. Learn more about the scholarship requirements. Applications close March 31, 2022.
SIGN UP FOR THE STUDENT POSTER SESSION AT THE FALL 2021 INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES MEETING
Sign up to be a student poster presenter for the Fall Industrial Affiliates Workshop. Poster presentations will be held on Monday, October 25, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the SUMC just before the Corporate Showcase. Complete the form here or email Amber R. Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor with questions. Limited Poster Space Available, submit your interest today! Find more tips!
FLU SHOTS NOW AVAILABLE
Flu season is approaching. By getting your seasonal flu vaccine, you can help protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. Find full details on where to get your shot.
UPCOMING EVENTS
POW OPTICSTUDIO WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO OPTICAL DESIGN USING OPTICSTUDIO
Oct. 8, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Franken Conference Room (Meinel 821)
SOCK COMMUNITY SPEAKER: OUTREACH COMPETITION
Oct. 8, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Meinel 410
WIO MEETING: HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
Oct. 8, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Meinel 3rd Floor Patio
WIO GENERAL MEETING
Oct. 11, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Meinel 422
NEWPORT VIRTUAL INFO-SESSION
Oct. 21, 5:30 p.m., Zoom
FALL 2021 INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES WORKSHOP & SHOWCASE
Oct. 25 - 27, UArizona Campus
OPTICA AND SPIE NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR
Oct. 26, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Gentle Ben's Brewing
OSC HALLOWEEN PARTY
Oct. 29, Details TBA
MEDIA MENTIONS
- news.arizona.edu: Construction Underway on University's Grand Challenges Research Building
- wildcat.arizona.edu: The UA breaks ground for the Grand Challenges Research Building
- kgun9.com: Ground broken on new UArizona research building
- kvoa.com: UArizona expands research program opportunities through new building
- news.arizona.edu: UArizona Inventor of the Year To Female Innovators: 'The Sky is the Limit'
- novuslight.com: Scholarship Honors Optics Pioneer Angus Macleod
- techlaunch.arizona.edu: UArizona Inventor Wins Southern Arizona Top Innovator Recognition
FACULTY DISTINCTIONS
PROFESSOR JIM SCHWIEGERLING NAMED 2021 SOUTHERN ARIZONA INNOVATION LEADER OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Professor Jim Schwiegerling who was voted this year's recipient of the Southern Arizona Innovation Leader of the Year Award! The award was presented yesterday, Oct. 6th, at the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo in the Tucson Convention Center. Read the press release.
BOTANISOL ANALYTICS NAMED STARTUP OF THE YEAR BY TECH LAUNCH ARIZONA
Congratulations to everyone at Botanisol Analytics and Professor Tom Milster! Tech Launch Arizona presented five awards for innovation, leadership and impact at its eighth annual I-Squared Awards and Expo. Read the full press release.
CONTRACTS & GRANTS
FET: SMALL: ESTABLISHING AN EFFICIENT FRAMEWORK FOR NON-GAUSSIAN STATES ENGINEERING AND OPTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASUREMENTS
Principal Investigator: Christos Gagatsos
VALIDATION OF AQUA AND TERRA SURFACE REFLECTANCE PRODUCTS USING THE AUTOMATED RADIOMETRIC CALIBRATION TEST SITE (RADCATS)
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey S. Czapla-Myers
INDUSTRIAL AFFILIATES UPDATES
NEWPORT VIRTUAL INFO-SESSION
Newport, Inc. is hosting a virtual info-session for the Wyant College Oct. 21, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. Learn more about working at Newport, Inc. and current job opportunities when you attend! Register to attend. See the official flyer.
WATTS HAPPENING
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SCAVENGER HUNT
Much fun was had during the undergraduate scavenger hunt and many things were found within the Meinel building! Enjoy a few of the fun photos taken during the scavenger hunt, including a few student photos shared with us! Find the full album here.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Industrial Affiliates Opportunities
- Conventional Polisher | Corning
- Optical Science Intern | Breault Research
- Precision Machinist | Corning
- Product Development Engineer | KLA
- Staff Optical Engineer | KLA
- S&T Research Co-Op - Optics (Spring 2022) | Corning Incorporated
Non-Industrial Affiliates Opportunities
Find these and more employment opportunities on our website!