College Diversity Statement

We strive for a college as diverse as our field. We recognize the need for renewed investment in elevating diverse voices to solve the complex problems of tomorrow. The Wyant College of Optical Sciences condemns behavior that threatens any of our students, faculty, or staff, especially those that exhibit motives based on racism, bigotry, or discrimination.

Diversity in Optics

Celebrating Black History Month: Inspiring Black Optical Scientists and Engineers

Feb. 27, 2024

In celebration of Black History Month (Feb. 1 - Mar. 1), we highlight a few of the great Black Optical Scientists and Engineers who have helped shape history. Each of these inspiring innovators were shared over the course of the month on the college's Instagram page.

National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: David Vega

Oct. 3, 2023

In celebration of National Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15, we recognize Wyant College alumna, Dr. David Vega (MS, 2018 & PhD, 2021). Today, Dr. Vega is an optical scientist working with Ansys Zemax.

Women in Research: Linda Lingg

March 23, 2023

Women in Research: Mary Turner

March 23, 2023

The Wyant College Women in Research

March 23, 2023

Each year, February and March offers international observations that honor women for their vast contributions to science and society with the International Day for Women and Girls in Science; Women’s History Month and the International Women’s Day.

Lingg and Turner in Women in Research Feature

Women in Research: Catherine (Cat) Merrill

March 3, 2023

Women in Research: Julia Craven

March 3, 2023

Black History Month: Dr. Khalid Omer

March 1, 2023

In celebration of Black History Month, Feb. 1 - Mar. 1, we recognize, Dr. Khalid Omer, Visiting Research Scientist at Meta Reality Labs. Khalid is also an alumnus of the Wyant College and graduated with his B.S., 2018 and Ph.D., 2022. Among his scholarship honors while a student at the University of Arizona, Khalid was awarded Dean's Fund for Excellence Scholarship (2017-18) and the Arthur G. and Beatrice DeBell Memorial Graduate Student Scholarship in Optical Sciences (2018-19).