OSC Highlights

Fall Pre-Commencement

Take a moment to peruse photos taken during the fall pre-commencement and celebration.

Staff Recognition Program

Reward your staff and co-workers for outstanding performance! For full details visit the staff recognition page.

Holiday Luncheon a Success

Another fantastic year was celebrated with a festive holiday luncheon and gift exchange.

Light Moments: Simple, Yet Profound

Wilma Visits for Welcome Back Reception

Wilma Wildcat made a surprise visit to OSC's welcome back reception. View the photo gallery to see the fun.

The Latest in OSC Research

Take a moment to view our updated Research pages and find out the latest on OSC's specialties.

Welcome, Optikos

OSC would like to welcome Optikos to our Industrial Affiliates program.

Light Moments: Early Adventures

In honor of the 50th anniversary, we've prepared a series of short, light-hearted pieces about OSC's earliest years.

Colloquium Lecture Series

During the semester, we invite the field's brightest minds to speak. Take a look at our current lectures or peruse the video archives.

Joseph W. and Hon Mai Goodman

Read the latest in our Donor Spotlight series: Joseph W. and Hon Mai Goodman

Make a Kaleidoscope!

Follow OSC's detailed instructions to make your own kaleidoscope out of PVC pipe.

Lasers Could Divert Lightning Strikes

A new technology capable of sending laser beams through the atmosphere could be used to guide lightning away from buildings.

A Day Without Photonics: A Modern Horror Story

Can you imagine a day without photonics? Perhaps this fun video by SPIE will give you some idea.

OSC Students Win Astronaut Scholarships

Congratulations to undergraduates Benjamin Cromey and Travis Sawyer, who were awarded the prestigious Astronaut Scholarship.

Peter A. Franken

Professor Emeritus of Optical Sciences

Professor Emeritus of Physics

Former Director of the Optical Sciences Center

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