Erika Hamden

In this talk, I will highlight how work on detector, mirror, and spacecraft technology has opened up exciting opportunities in the UV. I will describe ongoing work to observe the circum-galactic medium around galaxies with FIREBall-2, launching in 2023, and Aspera, a NASA Pioneers SmallSat scheduled for launch in 2025. I will also describe a UV space mission in development, Hyperion, which explores molecular hydrogen gas in Galactic star forming regions and planet forming disks via FUV fluorescence.

John Hall

The purpose of this lecture is to provide an overview of topics including optical material and design considerations unique to operating the infrared 3 – 12 micron spectrum. Introductory discussion is included such that any interested person, regardless of background, will be able to enjoy the presentation.

Dr. Stephan W. Koch passed away on September 12, 2022 at the age of 69 years. Stephan was a professor of optical sciences at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences and spent many years collaborating with other departments and universities.

Congratulations to Wyant College's latest Staff Recognition Award winner! Cyndy Barcelo was nominated by three Wyant College staff members for the 3rd Quarter Peer-to-Peer award: Emily Davis, Caitlyn Keefe, and Belinda McCleese.

Congratulations to Dr. Florian Willomitzer for his selection as one of ten awardees to receive $100,000, for his proposal "Noninvasive high-resolution imaging through living tissue with single-shot synthetic wavelength holography."