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Waterloo Professor Wins Award for Optics Research
WATERLOO, Ontario, Canada, June 3, 2014 — The Canadian Association of Physicists (CAP) and the National Optics Institute have awarded Melanie Campbell the 2014 Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Applied Photonics. The award recognizes Campbell’s numerous contributions to the field of visual optics and imaging. A professor in the physics and astronomy department at the University of Waterloo who was cross-appointed to its School of Optometry and Vision Science, Campbell has been researching optical imperfections in
Goodman Prize Goes to Authors of Metamaterials Textbook
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., and ATLANTA, May 23, 2014 — Vladimir Shalaev of Purdue University and Wenshan Cai of the Georgia Institute of Technology have been named the 2014 recipients of the Joseph W. Goodman Book Writing Award. Their book, “Optical Metamaterials: Fundamentals and...
Nanophotonics Professor Recognized for Education Innovation
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 22, 2014 — Eric Mazur of Harvard University has been awarded the Minerva Prize for Advancements in Higher Education for his “significant contributions to improving higher education.” Mazur was recognized by the Minerva Academy of San Francisco for...
Optics Suitcase travels to students
Apr 3, 2014 — Through its Optics Suitcase program, The Optical Society (OSA) Foundation in Washington is working to inspire a love of science and innovation among students. The program includes hands-on experiences focused on optics concepts. The foundation...
OSA Optics Program Inspires Students
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2014 — The Optical Society (OSA) Foundation is working to inspire a new generation of science lovers through its Optics Suitcase program. The program, demonstrated for middle school students this week as part of OSA’s annual Winter Leadership event,...
Where the Jobs Are Now
Jan 16, 2014 — As I contemplated today’s photonics job/employment environment, and the business climate and outlook for 2014, I went back to the “Where the Jobs Are” article I wrote for the August 2012 issue of Photonics Spectra. One difference...
Photonics Grants Awarded to Four Colleges
WACO, Texas, Jan. 8, 2014 — The chronic nationwide shortage of new photonics technicians has prompted the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC) to provide grants to four US colleges, with the goal of attracting high school students to photonics-related...
Georgia State Creates Nano-Optics Center
ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2013 — Georgia State University announced last week that it has created a research center to focus on developing nanotechnology tools and instruments, The Center for Nano-Optics. “Creation of the Center for Nano-Optics is an important next step for...
Applications Due Soon for Photonics Innovation Competition
CARDIFF, Wales, Dec. 4, 2013 — Submissions for the Photonics Innovation Village, a competition to encourage the commercialization of optics and photonics research and technology into useful products, are due Dec. 14, SPIE announced recently. Teams must be able to attend Photonics...
Infinera Co-founder Receives Engineering Award
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2013 — Dr. David Welch, Infinera co-founder, president and board member, has received the JJ Thomson Medal for Electronics from the Institution of Engineering and Technology in recognition of his pioneering work in the field of optical devices and optical...
ILX Donates Laser Diode Instruments to UCSB
BOZEMAN, Mont., Nov. 2, 2013 — ILX Lightwave donated $12,000 worth of laser diode instrumentation to the Weld research group at the University of California at Santa Barbara last month. Laser diode instrumentation is used to precisely control a laser diode’s optical output...
Newport Honored for Optics, Photonics Support
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2013 — Newport Corp. was recently given an award from SPIE in recognition of the photonics company’s financial support of students, early-career entrepreneurs and female professionals in optics and photonics. The advanced technology maker has funded...
New Center Aims to Shape the Future of Manufacturing
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 24, 2013 — A new center for manufacturing sciences opening at Wright State University will offer education and training in areas ranging from bioengineering to laser micromachining. It will be led by Mound Laser & Photonics Center founder Dr. Larry R....
Rep. Honda Sees Photonics at Work in Directed Light Visit
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 20, 2013 — California Rep. Mike Honda toured Directed Light Inc. this week, becoming the latest member of Congress to learn how photonics boosts the local and national economy as part of the National Photonics Initiative (NPI). The congressman met with...
UKIVA to Produce Vision Stats, Present Photonex Seminar
WALLINGTON, England, Sept. 20, 2013 — The UK Industrial Vision Association (UKIVA) said this week that it will produce statistics on the sale of vision components and systems in the UK. The association also announced that it will present an imaging seminar at the Photonex Exhibition...
TÜV Rheinland Opens Testing Lab in California
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2013 — A new laboratory offering local manufacturers, retailers and service providers a variety of testing and certification programs has been opened in Irvine by TÜV Rheinland. The programs include product safety, ZigBee Alliance and market access...
UArizona Presents Power of Optics to Congressman
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 16, 2013 — The world of photonics was on display for Rep. Ron Barber at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences on Wednesday, providing an eye-opening showcase of technology made possible by light. As part of the National Photonics Initiative...
Michigan Powers Up Photonics Program
FLINT, Mich., Aug. 13, 2013 — Michigan’s first photonics and laser technology associate degree program will launch Sept. 30 at Baker College of Flint under a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
OP-TEC Receives NSF Funding for Photonics Education
WACO, Texas, Aug. 13, 2013 — The National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC) has been awarded a $3.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to increase the supply of well-educated photonics technicians by building and strengthening photonics...
Congressman Tours UCF Laser Facility
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 9, 2013 — Photonics was the focal point at the University of Central Florida (UCF) on Wednesday when Rep. John L. Mica paid a visit to the Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers (CREOL). “They are performing phenomenal research in our...
IRSC to Establish Lasers and Fiber Optics Center
FORT PIERCE, Fla., Aug. 6, 2013 — Under a $2.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Indian River State College (IRSC) will establish a regional center to meet a growing need for trained laser and fiber optics technicians. Workforce projections have identified a...
Edmund Optics Selects 45 Finalists for Grant Program
BARRINGTON, N.J., July 31, 2013 — Edmund Optics has selected 45 finalists for its 2013 Higher Education Global Grant Program, which will award more than $85,000 in optical components products to outstanding optics programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
Biophotonic Solutions to Present Ultrafast Laser Pulse Shaping Workshop
EAST LANSING, Mich., July 30, 2013 — Laser pulse compression provider Biophotonic Solutions Inc. (BSI) will collaborate with Michigan State University (MSU) to present the 2013 Ultrafast Pulse Shaping Workshop from Aug. 19 to 21 at MSU.
Ultrafast Laser Researcher Wins LIA Schawlow Award
ORLANDO, Fla., July 29, 2013 — Ultrafast laser research pioneer Dr. Ursula Keller has been named the first female recipient of the Laser Institute of America’s (LIA) Arthur L. Schawlow Award.
Moustakas BU’s ‘Innovator of the Year’
BOSTON, July 19, 2013 — Theodore Moustakas has won Boston University’s 2013 Innovator of the Year award, which recognizes faculty members whose research and ideas have led to the formation of companies that benefit society at large.
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