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In this issue: OSA Names Heaquarters After Jarus W. Quinn, OSA Student Prizes at OPTIC 2016, L’Oréal Fellowships for Women in Science, Upcoming Deadlines, Meetings and more.
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OSA would like to thank the Centennial Advisory Panel (CAP) for all of their guidance over the past two years in helping to make OSA’s 100th Anniversary year so successful. Without their dedication and commitment, none of it would have been possible. While 2016 may be over, many new programs created for the centennial will continue, benefiting our members and the optics & photonics community. Thank you to our committee members: Chris Dainty (Committee Chair) University College London, U.K.; Robert Byer (Committee Vice Chair), Stanford University, USA; Joseph Eberly (Committee Vice Chair), University of Rochester, USA; Stephen Fantone (Committee Vice Chair), Optikos Corp., USA; Connie Chang-Hasnain, University of Berkeley, USA; Armand Niederberger, LEIA, Inc., USA; Zuleykhan Tomova, University of Maryland, USA; Eric Van Stryland, CREOL, University of Central Florida, USA; Alan Willner, University of Southern California, USA; James Wyant, University of Arizona, USA.
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Centennial Advisory Panel with Ira Flatow, host of Science Friday, at the first Light the Future program at OSA’s 2016 Leadership Conference.
Don’t forget to stop by the Stories section to watch members tell their stories about their start in optics, current work and OSA membership. New stories are added every week!
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OSA and DPG Name Randall Hulet Winner of the 2017 Herbert Walther Award
In December, OSA and the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft (DPG) announced that the 2017 Herbert Walther Award will be awarded to experimental physicist Randall Hulet, Rice University, Houston, Texas, USA, for his groundbreaking research and discovery of the Bose-Einstein condensation in an atomic gas with attractive interactions.
Established in 2007, the Walther Award is named in honor of Dr. Herbert Walther for the seminal influence of his groundbreaking innovations in quantum optics and atomic physics, and for his wide-ranging contributions to the international scientific community. The award is sponsored by OSA and DPG. The presentation is planned for CLEO/Europe – EQEC 2017 in June 2017 in Munich, Germany.
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Editor-in-Chief Christoph K. Hitzenberger Awarded 2017 Russ Prize
OSA Publishing would like to congratulate Biomedical Optics Express (BOEx) Editor-in-Chief Christoph K. Hitzenberger for being awarded the 2017 Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Prize for the invention of optical coherence tomography (OCT). OSA also congratulates others who share this prize with Dr. Hitzenberger. They include Adolf F. Fercher, David Huang, Eric A. Swanson, and BOEx advisory editor James G. Fujimoto, whose recent work in Optica is featured in OSA Publishing News. The Prize, which is given biennially by National Academy of Engineering and Ohio University, recognizes bioengineering achievements that are in widespread use and have improved the human condition.
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Fleisher Receives The Ivan P. Kaminow Outstanding Early Career Professional Prize
 The OSA Foundation is proud to announce the recipient of the Ivan P. Kaminow Outstanding Early Career Professional Prize: Adam J. Fleisher. The prize will allow Fleisher to travel to The OSA Winter Leadership Meeting in addition to a second OSA Meeting of his choosing. Learn more on how you can be the next recipient.
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OSA Student Prizes at OPTIC 2016
The Optical Society congratulates the 10 student authors who were selected for OSA-sponsored best paper prizes at the OPTIC 2016 conference last December in Taipei, Taiwan:
National Taiwan University
- Tsung-Chi Hung
- Cheng-Ting Tsai
- Teng-I Yang
National Chiao Tung University
- Jhen-Hong Yang
- Chun-Tse Chang
- Po-Hsiu Yen
- Tien-Chien Lin
National Central University
University of Cambridge
National Cheng Kung University
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OSA Traveling Lecturer Spotlight: Akhlesh Lakhtakia
Akhlesh Lakhtakia is photographed on the far right. Photo Credit: Greg Lovell
Akhlesh Lakhtakia
Charles Godfrey Binder Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA, USA
I had an amazing time visiting with the members of the joint OSA-SPIE Student Chapter at the Florida Institute of Technology. Mr. Greg Lovell, President of the chapter, and Professor Syed H. Murshid, Faculty Advisor of the chapter were wonderful hosts. During my talk, about 50 students and 10 faculty members were in the audience. Several questions were asked about my presentation (“About Birds and Bees”), in relation to physical mechanisms of biological color, bioreplication process for decoys of emerald ash borers, and the potential of artificial bugs for surveillance, telemetry, and rescue efforts. After the talk, I met with a group of students as well as individually five faculty members.
I strongly recommend that OSA Members interact with students interested in pursuing professional careers in optics and photonics. These interactions inspire students to continue with their studies. It also reinvigorates the lecturer, reminding him or her of the reasons they chose to pursue career is the most colorful areas of physics and engineering.
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Call for Papers Deadline Extended - CLEO-PR, OECC and PGC
NEW Submission Deadline: 22 February 2017
There is still time to submit your paper to the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim (CLEO-PR), co-located with the OptoElectronics and Communications Conference (OECC) and the 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. The submission deadline has been extended until 22 February 2017.
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Call for Speakers CLEO 2017 Technology Transfer Program
Submission Deadline: 3 February 2017
You are invited to showcase your technologies to the Silicon Valley Venture Capital community and company representatives attending CLEO. Submissions for the Technology Transfer Program, are encouraged from universities, government laboratories, start-ups and established companies.
Submit Now!
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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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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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Successful Chinese Acquisitions and Failed Ones Too
China has been gaining confidence in executing mergers and acquisitions of companies outside of China. Many of these companies are familiar names but some prominent deals have been nixed by U.S. regulators. The new President of the United States, Donald Trump, may make this all the more interesting.
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Program Announced: 1-Day Immersion Workshop on Manufacturing Trends for Integrated Photonics at OFC
Sunday, 19 March - OFC in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Attend this workshop and get a deep look at the latest manufacturing trends for integrated photonics. It will be held in conjunction with OFC. There, you’ll learn about new opportunities. Network with the top experts in the field. Attend five presentation sessions, one discussion session, breakfast, lunch, poster display, and special evening networking event.
Key questions to be addressed:
- What supply chain, manufacturing, and packaging challenges are common across applications?
- What common or standardized elements exist across applications?
- What resources are available and how can gaps be filled?
The workshop is targeted at companies and innovators considering or already investing in integrated photonics to meet their future product requirements, and who need to understand key manufacturing challenges and how they can be addressed. Register by 27 February and take advantage of special discounts for OIDA members.
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Free Admission to OIDA Executive Forum at OFC
Monday, 20 March, OFC in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Did you know employees of OSA Industry Development Associates (OIDA) member companies can register a colleague at no charge for OIDA Executive Forum at OFC? Members can also save $375 on all registrations made before 27 February. OIDA Executive Forum 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.
More than 200 senior-level executives will convene to discuss key themes, opportunities, and challenges facing the next generation in optical networking and communications. See the Lineup of industry leaders who will be speaking. Exclusive discounts—and free registration for a colleague—are available to OIDA members through 27 February. Non-members can also save on registrations received through 27 February. Space is limited for this event. Register now.
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In the January 2017 OPN: Meta-optics, dual-comb spectroscopy, rescuing old recordings, and more
 Feature articles:
Check out the issue.
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Recently Published Special Issues
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16 – 18 May 2017, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, United States
Submission Deadline: 3 February 2017
29 May – 1 June 2017, Cheju Halla University, Jeju Island, South Korea
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 27 January 2017, 12:00 EST
20 – 23 June 2017, Novotel Bucharest City Centre Hotel, Bucharest, Romania
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 14 February 2017, 12:00 EST
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25 – 29 June 2017, Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, California, United States
Collocated Topical Meetings:
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19 – 23 March 2017, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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2 – 5 April 2017, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California, United States
Collocated Topical Meetings:
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5 – 7 April 2017, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France
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9 – 17 July 2017, Denver Marriott City Center, Denver, Colorado, United States
Collocated Topical Meetings:
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17 – 21 July 2017, Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States
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24 – 27 July 2017, Astor Crowne Plaza, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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15 – 17 February, High 1 Ski Resort, Gangwon-Province, South Korea
OSA 2017 Vice President, Ursula Gibson will deliver a plenary talk and tutorial as well as present the OSA Student Prize and the Sang Soo Lee Award.
19 March 2017, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
20 March 2017, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
14 – 19 May 2017, San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California, United States
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