Image Yushi Kaneda Elected as 2027 Optica Fellow Wednesday Congratulations to Dr. Yushi Kaneda who was elected as a 2027 Fellow Member of Optica. Fellow membership in Optica is limited to no more than ten percent of the membership and is reserved for members who have served with distinction in the advancement of optics and photonics. Read more
Image The Desert Difference: Where agriculture's future meets the field Tuesday The event will bring together growers, researchers, technology developers, investors and industry leaders to explore solutions shaping the future of agricultural in desert growing regions. Read more at University of Arizona News
Optical Engineer | Calabria Group: Innovation Technology Delivery Oct. 29, 2026 As an Optical Engineer, you will participate in the full development cycle of innovative programs creating advanced optical systems, starting from concept and requirements, to build, alignment and test, and finally commissioning operational products at the customer site including support/upgrade of systems in the field. Working with our outstanding team of optical, mechanical, and software engineers and technicians, as well as our senior scientific staff, you will provide the engineering support that delivers success to our customers. Read more
Image An enormous 'Cat's Tail' tells of cosmic collision 63 light-years away Oct. 28, 2026 Known as the "Cat's Tail," a vast cloud of dust wafting across a young star system could be the aftermath of a collision between two or more Pluto-sized bodies annihilated to microscopically small dust grains. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image Six years, one lab: How a summer internship led to a Ph.D. in ovarian cancer research Oct. 28, 2026 A second-year doctoral student in biomedical engineering, Ryan Mitstifer is helping test the lab's falloposcope, an endoscope thin enough to travel inside the fallopian tube. Read more at University of Arizona News
Image $1M from DOE goes toward attracting mining talent Oct. 28, 2026 The School of Mining Engineering and Mineral Resources has received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to boost education aimed at filling the skills and workforce gaps in the mining industry. Read more at University of Arizona News
Site Operations Assistant | CrysNova Lab LLC Oct. 27, 2026 CrysNova Lab LLC is an early-stage optical technology company establishing a Tucson operation near UA Tech Park. We are seeking a reliable local student or early-career professional to provide practical, on-site support as the office comes online. Work is intermittent and needs-based, typically totaling approximately 4–20 hours per month. No minimum number of hours is guaranteed. On-site assignments will normally be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance, subject to availability. Each on-site visit will generally have a two-hour minimum. Read more