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WORKinOPTICS Career Events

Offering both in-person and virtual opportunities, these events are the perfect place to network, gain professional skills, and jumpstart your career in optics and photonics.

Mastering Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace

Strong technical skills can open the door—but interpersonal skills determine how far you go. In today’s fast-paced, collaborative environments, the ability to communicate clearly, build relationships, and navigate workplace dynamics is critical for long-term success.
 
This session is designed for professionals in technical and scientific fields who want to strengthen their communication and collaboration skills in the workplace. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, manage challenging conversations, and build stronger professional relationships across teams.
 
Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, this session will provide actionable strategies to help attendees:
 
  • Communicate technical concepts with clarity and confidence
  • Navigate workplace dynamics and cross-functional collaboration
  • Build professional presence and strengthen working relationships
  • Approach difficult conversations with greater confidence and intention
Attendees will leave with tools they can immediately apply to enhance their effectiveness and impact in the workplace.
 

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Beyond the Pixel: Building the Future of Imaging - and Myselfimaging_banner.png

Modern imaging systems rely heavily on filter-based architectures that inherently limit light efficiency, discarding a significant portion of incoming photons. As imaging applications demand higher sensitivity and performance, new approaches are required to overcome these fundamental constraints. At eyeo, a new generation of imaging systems is being developed based on nanophotonic color splitting, an approach that enables more efficient use of light by directing wavelengths at the pixel level rather than filtering them out.

In this webinar, Meryem will share how her research in nano-optics evolved into real-world imaging technologies, highlighting key insights from her expertise in diffraction-limited microscopy systems and subwavelength light–matter interactions. She will also share perspectives on translating scientific research into industry applications and navigating a career across academia, industry, and business.

Attendees will gain both a clear understanding of next-generation imaging systems and practical, experience-based insights on shaping a meaningful and adaptable career in deep tech.

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Summer Virtual Career Fair

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Optica's Summer Virtual Career Fair is a live, online recruiting event connecting job seekers with employers across the optics, photonics, engineering, and physics community. It’s an easy, accessible way to explore career opportunities, build professional connections, and engage with organizations that are actively hiring, no travel required.
 
Why Attend?
 
For Job Seekers
  • Meet employers who are actively hiring
  • Explore roles across industry, research, and academia
  • Access opportunities from anywhere in the world
For Employers
  • Connect with qualified from around the world
  • Strengthen your employer brand
  • Build talent pipelines

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To request a topic or presentation, contact workinoptics@optica.org

Looking to increase your organization's visibility by sponsoring an event? Visit the Employer Engagement Opportunties page or contact workinoptics@optica.org for more information!

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