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In this issue: Prof Payne Presents at Light the Future, Recognizing 25 Years of Optical Coherence Tomography, Now Accepting Applications for Siegman School, Upcoming Deadlines, Meetings, and more.
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OSA’s centennial year is coming to an end, and what an amazing year it has been! Our high profile exhibit, website, Light the Future Speaker Series, contests, publicity and OSA100 branded parties have all contributed to an elevated visibility for OSA. Here are the highlights for this month.
 Prof. Sir David Payne, University of Southampton, Highfield, and OSA Fellow, gave a public presentation discussing Photonics Advances in Telecommunications at Photonics India, last week. He highlighted the enabling technologies and noted that the Optical Fiber Internet is perhaps the greatest gift photonics gave to mankind. He talked about bridging the digital divide by providing accessible, affordable global communications. You can view his talk here.
OSA100 on the Road - The OSA Exhibit has made its way around the globe this year. It was recently featured at the Joint 13th Asia-Pacific Physics Conference and 22nd Australian Institute of Physics Congress, incorporating the Australian Optical Society Conference in Brisbane, Australia
Reminder! Don’t forget to stop by the OSA booth during Photonics West. See you there!
Photonics West
The Moscone Center
San Francisco, California, USA
28 January - 2 February
Check out the events page for more on the road coverage and head over to the centennial bookshelf to download the commemorative booklets from OPN, and for a look at the most cited articles from the past 100 years. The last Century of highlights from OSA, science and politics on our timeline can be seen here. You can also download OSA’s Century of Optics (a chapter or the entire book) here.
Stop by the Stories section of OSA.org/100 to watch OSA Members talk about what inspired them to get into optics, what excites them about their work and what OSA means to them. This section also features memories and photos submitted by OSA Members.
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Recognizing 25 Years of Optical Coherence Tomography
Since its first appearance approximately 25 years ago, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has undergone multiple generations of rapid technology development and has become a standard of care in diagnostic technology and in several medical specialties. Many of these developments were first described in OSA journals and meetings.
To commemorate this milestone, OSA will be publishing a special OCT 25th Anniversary Feature Issue in Biomedical Optics Express in early 2017. In the meantime, we invite you to learn more about the impact of OCT within the optics community by browsing recent articles published in this topic area. Additionally, you can watch this series of short videos produced by our sister society, ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology).
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Barrera Chosen as One of the Future Leaders of STS Forum 2016
Professor John Fredy Barrera, 2015 Class of OSA Senior Members, was recently chosen as one of the Future Leaders of the STS Forum 2016. The Future Leaders Program aims to bring together promising young leaders from around the world in order to attend the STS Forum Annual Meeting. This year's STS Forum was attended by 1,200 participants from 100 countries, including Nobel laureates, academics, policy makers, business leaders and journalists, among others. Barrera is the coordinator of the Optics and Photonics research group at Universidad de Antioquia. He is also the only Latin American contestant to be given this recognition.
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Honor Your Mentor!
In recognition of the importance mentors play in shaping our lives, the OSA Foundation (OSAF) has created an “Honor Your Mentor” program allowing members of the community to publicly recognize someone who has served as a mentor. The goal of the program is to honor great mentors and remind us all of the important roles mentors have in our careers and lives.
Have a mentor you’d like to honor? Visit osa.org/mentor and post a tribute today!
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Traveling Lecturer Spotlight: Volker Sorger
 Volker Sorger
Assistant Professor and Director
Orthogonal Physics Enabled Nanophotonics (OPEN) Laboratory
“I arrived at Tucson International Airport and was greeted with a smile from Tucson city’s desert sun. After a short Uber ride, I walked near the green lawns of University of Arizona just to find the student union building where IONS Tucson was being held. Ben, a member of the student chapter greeted me warmly and helped me set up the AV and computer for my presentation. A few minutes later, the IONS attendees entered the auditorium.
My presentation, "From Engineer to Career" was well received by students and alumni alike. The presentation touched on anthropological and fundamental 'rule' which governs our bodies, inter-human relationships, and ultimately our professional lives. We also discussed Myers-Briggs tests, which provides personality profiles. One student approached me afterwards and said that she found it interesting to see that one’s personality profile could change at various stages in life (I had shown a timeline/progression of my changes throughout life). The presentation was then followed by casual conversation over lunch.
After the event, I visited the College of Optics to meet with some more students. Overall, this was an insightful conference from both a personal and professional [technical] standpoint. Thank you for the invitation Arizona, and thank you OSA for sponsoring it."
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Unique Career Opportunity: OSA Congressional Science Policy Fellowship
Submission Deadline: 6 January 2017
Combine your interest in policy with your science background. Congressional Science Policy Fellows spend one year in Washington, DC, working as legislative assistants on the staff of a member of U.S. Congress or Congressional Committee. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by the start of the fellowship, 1 September 2017, to be eligible. Mid-and late-career applicants are also encouraged to apply. In addition to being a great opportunity for young professionals, it is also an ideal way to spend an academic sabbatical or leave of absence from a company.
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CLEO-PR, OECC and PGC Call for Papers
Submission Deadline: 16 January 2017
Submit your paper for the 12th Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim (CLEO-PR), co-located with the 22nd OptoElectronics and Communications Conference (OECC) and the 5th Photonics Global Conference (PGC). Hosted by Nanyang Technological University, this will be the biggest photonics platform in Singapore for researchers, scientists, engineers and students from around the world to exchange ideas and the latest research results. CLEO-PR is sponsored by OSA, IEEE Photonics Society, IEICE Communications Society, IEICE Electronics Society, Japan Society of Applied Physics, Korean Physical Society and Optical Society of Korea
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L’Oréal USA for Women in Science Program Accepting Fellowship Applications
Deadline: 3 February 2017
The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program awards five women postdoctoral scientists annually with grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields and commitment to serving as role models for younger generations. The 2017 L'Oréal USA for Women in Science application period is now open.
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Call for Applications: 2017 Siegman International Summer School on Lasers
Application Deadline: 15 March 2017
The Siegman International School is a week-long program that exposes students to in-depth learning of lasers and their applications from internationally recognized academic and industry leaders in the field.
The scope includes all aspects of lasers and photonics. This program consists of lectures, networking events, professional development programs, poster presentations and research sharing and brings together the top 100 student applicants from around the world. Apply today!
The Siegman International School on Lasers was established in honor of Anthony E. Siegman, 1999 OSA President, founding board member of The OSA Foundation and widely known expert on lasers and optics.
This program is co-founded by IPG Photonics and endowed by donors from around the world.
Dates: 6-11 August 2017
Host: Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica (CIO)
Location: Leon, Mexcio
Tuition Fee: $900 USD (Registration for the program includes accommodations for 5 nights, all meals, lectures and materials.) Financial aid may be available.
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Student Membership Pricing
OSA supports the next generation of researchers and engineers.
Students now pay just $20 USD for 1-year membership; $10 USD for students residing in an economically developing nation. Save even more when you renew with a 3-year term.
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Attend OIDA Executive Forum at OFC
7:00 – 19:30, Monday, 20 March 2017
OIDA Executive Forum is the premier event for leaders in optical networking and communications. Held annually in conjunction with OFC, it provides you with an exclusive opportunity to hear insider perspectives in an uncensored environment, while participating in high-level networking. The program is now available online. Mark your calendar to attend. Registration opens in January.
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In the December 2016 OPN: Optics in 2016, Annual Photo Contest, and more
 Feature articles:
Check out the issue.
Credit: Ella Marushchenko
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Recently Published Special Issues
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25 – 29 June 2017, Messe Munich, Munich, Germany
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 19 January 2017, 12:00 EST
29 May – 1 June 2017, Cheju Halla University, Jeju Island, South Korea
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 27 January 2017, 12:00 EST
25 – 29 June 2017, Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, California, United States
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9 – 17 July 2017, Denver Marriott City Center, Denver, Colorado, United States
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2 – 5 April 2017, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California, United States
Collocated Topical Meetings:
5 – 7 April 2017, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
14 – 19 May 2017, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, United States
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Keeping your information current will assist us in providing up-to-date information and ensure that you don’t miss out on any member benefits. Update your contact information by visiting the My Account section of osa.org.
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