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In this issue: Light The Future Speaker Series Featured at Imaging and Applied Optics Congress, Rebecca Richards-Kortum receives the Pierre Galletti Award, CLEO:2016, Travel Grants Available for OSA Fellows, Meeting Opportunities and more.
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 Our third Light the Future speaker series event will take place at CLEO on Wednesday, 8 June in San Jose, California, USA. Our guest speaker is Ray Kurzweil, inventor, author and futurist. He will give a talk on Business and Society in the Age of Accelerating Returns. Former Secretary of Energy, Nobel Laureate and OSA Fellow Steven Chu, will serve as moderator. These events are open to the general public as well as conference attendees. RSVP: LightTheFuture@osa.org
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Light The Future Speaker Series Featured at OSA Imaging and Applied Optics Congress
26 July, 18:30-20:00
Heidelberg, Germany
Join us for the fourth Light the Future speaker series event during the OSA Imaging & Applied Optics Congress in Heidelberg, Germany. Featured speakers will include OSA Fellow Joseph Izatt, Professor of Biophotonics, Duke University, and Bernard Kress, Microsoft.
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Submission Deadline: 31 July 2016
Join the “Write the Future” story contest and share your vision of optics and photonics. To enter, write a short fiction story in 300 – 500 words on the future of our field. The winner will receive a cash prize of $500 as well as a free trip to OSA’s 100th annual meeting, Frontiers in Optics, 17– 21 October in Rochester, New York, USA, where the winner will be recognized. In addition, the story will be published in OPN. All entries will receive a commemorative gift.
Please submit your entry with your name, affiliation, email and story title to writethefuture@osa.org. For detailed contest guidelines, visit osa.org/storycontest.
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Rebecca Richards-Kortum receives the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Pierre Galletti Award
OSA Fellow Rebecca Richards-Kortum has been awarded the 2016 Pierre Galletti Award for her contributions to global health engineering and pioneering engineering solutions to save countless maternal, newborn and vulnerable lives in resource-limited settings.
The Pierre Galletti Award was established in 1999 by the AIMBE Board of Directors to honor its Founding Member and Past President Pierre Galletti. The award is presented to an individual in recognition of his/her contributions to public awareness of medical and biological engineering, and to the promotion of the national interest in science, engineering and education. The Galletti Award is the highest honor that AIMBE bestows on an individual.
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OSA Exhibits at the 2016 USA Science and Engineering Festival
On 15-17 April 2016, OSA participated in the 2016 USA Science and Engineering Festival. The bi-annual festival seeks to advance STEM education and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers or in our case – OSA members. OSA partnered with sister societies under the name of Big Top Physics to help attendees learn more about the general field of physics. OSA featured its Centennial Exhibit and provided the Explore Optics Kit, where students learned about the Peppergram and a Light Paint Booth where attendees received a picture of their creation.
At the Centennial Booth, OSA staff quizzed students on general optics and photonics and handed out light-up yoyos and light-up balls. The booth garnered over 25,000 visitors.
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OSA Traveling Lecturer Spotlight: Mike Fiddy
 Mike Fiddy, Professor, Optical Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Director of the NSF I/UCRC for Metamaterials,
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
During my Traveling Lecturer experience, I got a chance to see leading edge research in optical metrology, organic photovoltaics and THz scattering at the Research Center in Optics -Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica AC (CIO), an impressive group of complex laboratories. I am pleased that the connections I made there will lead to future collaborations.
The chapter president, Monica Monserrat Martinez Garcia, and Jorge Sanchez Preciado were wonderful hosts and took the time to arrange visits to nearby Guanajuato as well as downtown Leon where CIO is located. Guanajuato is a beautiful city in Mexico and was declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1988. It is spread over surrounding hills with cobbled streets and Baroque architecture. This traveling lecturer program provided a unique opportunity to learn, exchange ideas and meet new colleagues. It was also the perfect opportunity to promote OSA’s 100th Anniversary and the many events and publications tied to this special year. This was a memorable visit.
Find out more about this program>>
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Application Deadline: 13 June
The OSA International Council is accepting proposals for co-sponsorship of meetings taking place in developing nations. Priority is given to new meetings/events, not regularly held meetings. The financial support is not intended to fully underwrite a meeting and should be used for student prizes or to directly support student, invited speaker and/or attendee participation.
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Application Deadline: 17 June
The OSA Fellow Lecturer Program has been sending Fellows to developing nations to help foster optics programs for over a decade. OSA’s International Council awards approximately six (6) grants each year to OSA Fellows visiting and lecturing in developing nations. Submit your application today.
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Application Deadline: 24 June
25–29 July 2016, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
OSA is proud to sponsor this one-week workshop for Tanzanian science and engineering students and graduates who are interested in developing entrepreneurial skills. Hosted by the physics department at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) and the Institute of Physics (IOP) this program will cover opportunity and value assessment; intellectual property (IP); basics of patenting; IP management and global IP protection; business plan fundamentals; technology readiness levels; invention to product; and more. Apply to attend this workshop. Applications must be received by 24 June; a maximum of 40 applicants will be accepted.
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Application Deadline: 2 July
Nominations for the Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award are a great opportunity to showcase the value and importance of engineer teams! Named in memory of Paul F. Forman, the award recognizes technical achievements such as product engineering, process and software development and patent development, as well as contributions to society such as engineering education, publication and management and furthering public appreciation of optical engineering. Take this opportunity to recognize the work of engineering teams in your organization! The award will be presented in October during Frontiers in Optics 2016, OSA’s 100th Annual Meeting. Recent winners include: Logic Analysis Tool Team (LAT Team), Intel Silicon Photonics Solutions Group, ZygoLOT Automotive Precision Optical Team, and Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) Lidar Team.
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OSA Member Logos Available Online
You are invited to use an OSA logo to indicate your status as a member of The Society. A variety of logos are available for download on OSA.org, including logos for Fellows, Senior Members and Student Members. You are welcome to include an applicable OSA logo on your website, business cards and other professional correspondence. We hope you will use a logo to show your pride in being an OSA Member!
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CLEO Registration Still Open
5 – 10 June, San Jose, California, USA
Don't miss the opportunity to attend the premier international forum for scientific and technical optics. CLEO:2016 will unite the fields of lasers and opto-electronics by bringing together all aspects of laser technology. OSA Members receive a discount of up to $380 on registration—Register Today!
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Take Part in the CLEO:2016 Job Fair
Looking for a job or candidate in all areas of laser science to photonic applications?
The CLEO:2016 Online Job Fair will connect employers and skilled job seekers from all areas of laser science to photonic applications. Conference attendees are encouraged to visit the onsite kiosk located in the registration area. For more information, please call +1 202.416.1428 or email ksmith@osa.org.
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Career Development Workshops Available at CLEO:2016
If you’re contemplating making the transition from research to industry, you probably have questions about how to best present yourself as a business professional. The OSA Foundation and Cheeky Scientist are offering career development workshops at CLEO:2016 where you can learn the key credibility indicators that hiring managers and recruiters look for when choosing a candidate to interview. You’ll also learn how to leverage in-person and online networking to advance your search, and a networking reception will follow where you can put some of your new skills to work. For more information and to RSVP, visit cleoconference.org/CheekyScientist.
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77th Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) Autumn Meeting
13 - 16 September 2016
Niigata Convention Center, Niigata, Japan
Submission Deadline: 28 June
OSA Members are invited to submit papers to the 2016 OSA/JSAP Joint English-language Symposia to be held during the JSAP Autumn Meeting. Members can also register for the conference at low JSAP member rates. Travel support for students outside of Japan is also available. Learn more online or contact JSAP.
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Enabled by Optics Corporate Winner to be Recognized at CLEO
OSA will recognize this year's corporate Enabled by Optics contest winner at the plenary keynote session during CLEO. In addition, corporate winner Consumer Physics will delve into SCiO via a panel demonstration during the conference on Wednesday, 8 June.
Consumer Physics' SCiO is a product that takes near-infrared spectroscopy and shrinks the system behind it from room-sized equipment to a hand-held sensor that integrates with smart phones. This molecular sensor then fits in the palm of your hand, offering insights on everything from what's in your lunch to what pills you're taking. "It's remarkable what Consumer Physics has done," said Dr. Gregory Quarles, Chief Scientist, The Optical Society. By finding a way to condense a full scanning system, spectroscopy applications increase exponentially. As materials are scanned and identified and the spectral image is recorded and stored, the use cases for this technology grow. It's what's exciting about optics: the possibility transcends the technology of today, providing solutions for tomorrow."
Click here to learn more about Consumer Physics and the world's first molecular scanner.
Conference registration information is available at cleoconference.org.
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The Optical Science Division of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is Seeking Proposals
Application Deadline: 17 February
NRL is seeking proposals for innovative research supporting ongoing programs within the Optical Sciences Division - the 9 technology topic areas are enumerated here.
The Optical Sciences Division is interested in receiving proposals for research related to these interests. White Papers can be sent to OptSciNRL@nrl.navy.mil and should include a rough cost estimate. The subject of the email should read "Subj: BAA #56-15-01, Topic # and Topic Title". White Papers should be submitted in either Word or PDF format. If the White Paper is found to be consistent with the intent of the BAA, the applicant may be invited to submit a formal proposal. If selected to submit a full proposal, additional guidance will be provided.
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Takeaways from the Biophotonics Town Hall Forum in Florida
OIDA held its second town hall forum on the commercialization of biophotonics. The town hall addressed the challenges and opportunities in commercializing biophotonics, itself a worldwide market of about $54 billion annually, and the takeaways were more nuanced compared to the first OIDA town hall held last October. The forum was held at the OSA Biomedical Optics Congress, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA on 29 April.
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 Join 3,000 of your colleagues in our Optics & Photonics Industry Network LinkedIn Group. This one-of-a-kind forum for Industry lets you participate in discussions about cutting-edge issues. Extend your professional network. Exchange information about problems, ideas and solutions. Collaborate with experts in your field. Now is the perfect time to build a relationship with fellow optics and photonics professionals!
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Fascinating New JOSA Content on the OSA Centennial Site
Thoughts from the Editor on prompt reviewing from 1968 could perhaps have been penned just yesterday! This is just one example of new JOSA highlights added to the Centennial Bookshelf as part of our ongoing celebration of OSA’s Centennial. The new content includes a fascinating view of the history of the journals in the editors’ own words, as well as the first of several upcoming Editor’s Picks collections. We’ve also included the next 25 most cited articles from all three journals. We hope that you enjoy these new additions!
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OSA’s Board of Editors have recently updated policies for authors who submit their work that has been presented at conferences. Please read the updated policies, which also states that submissions should expand, revise, and/or refine the proceeding with substantial or significant new information.
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Recently Published Special Issues
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19 – 24 June 2016, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 6 June 2016, 12:00 EDT
11 – 14 October 2016, Xuhui Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
Extended Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 9 June 2016, 12:00 EDT
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 21 September 2016, 12:00 EDT
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Hotel Reservation Deadline: 24 June 2016
2 – 5 November 2016, Wuhan International Expo Center, Wuhan, Hubei , China
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 1 July 2016, 12:00 EDT
Advanced Registration Deadline: 15 October 2016
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 15 October 2016
17 – 22 July 2016, Santa Fe Community Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 17 June 2016
Advanced Registration Deadline: 20 June 2016
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 28 June 2016, 12:00 EDT
18 – 20 July 2016, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Advanced Registration Deadline: 20 June 2016
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 28 June 2016
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 28 June 2016, 12:00 EDT
25 – 28 July 2016, Kongresshaus Stadthalle Heidelberg, Germany
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 24 June 2016
Advanced Registration Deadline: 27 June 2016
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 5 July 2016, 12:00 EDT
30 October – 4 November 2016, The Westin Boston Waterfront, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Collocated Topical Meetings:
- Advanced Solid State Lasers Conference (ASSL)
- Application of Lasers for Sensing & Free-Space Communication (LS&C)
- Laser Applications Conference (LAC)
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 28 June 2016, 12:00 EDT
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 7 October 2016
14 – 17 November 2016, Kongresshalle Am Zoo, Leipzig, Germany
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 12 July 2016, 12:00 EDT
Advanced Registration Deadline: 17 October 2016
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 17 October 2016
22 – 25 August 2016, Ruta N, Medellin, Colombia
Advanced Registration Deadline: 25 July 2016
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 3 August 2016
0 - 12 October 2016, Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology (CIGIT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Chongqing, Sichuan, China
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 1 August 2016, 12:00 EDT
5 – 8 September 2016, SMC Conference & Function Centre, Sydney, Australia
Collocated Topical Meetings:
Advanced Registration Deadline: 8 August 2016
Postdeadline Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline: 16 August 2016, 12:00 EDT
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7 – 9 September 2016, Washington, DC, USA
JSAP Autumn Meeting
13 - 16 September 2016
Niigata Convention Center, Niigata, Japan
Submission Deadline: 28 June 2016 (17:00, JST)
21 – 23 September 2016, Washington, DC, USA
17 – 21 October 2016, Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, New York, USA
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