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A collage of headshots of the 2024 student award winners.
September 9, 2024

Undergraduate Student Awards

Trevor Shooshan and Emily Dill have received the Britton Award, granted annually to freshmen at the ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ who excel academically and demonstrate a keen interest in optics.

Three photon camp students standing with their poster presentation.
September 9, 2024

Photon Camp

Since its inception in 2013, Photon Camp has been a cherished educational opportunity at The Institute of Optics, ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ.

Postigo standing with some equipment while smiling at the camera.
September 9, 2024

Get to Know a Professor

Pablo A. Postigo is an esteemed scholar in the field of Optics, specializing in quantum photonics, laser technology, photovoltaic energy, photocatalysis, and photon bio-applications through the integration of nanotechnology and photonics (specifically, nanophotonics).

A group photo of 2024 Photon Cup participants.
September 9, 2024

Photon Cup—A History

Photon Cup is not only an annual tradition at the ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ's Institute of Optics, but also a celebration of student engagement and creativity.

Headshot of David Stoltzmann.
September 9, 2024

Alumnus Highlight

In 1972, David Stoltzmann completed his Master of Science degree in Optics at the ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ's Institute of Optics. Since then, his career has been closely linked to the field.

Bill Krupke headshot.
August 23, 2024

This optics leader and entrepreneur's generosity is helping to shape scientific progress and advance the field of optics.

Headshot of Wade Cook. (Photo courtesy of AIM Photonics)
November 16, 2022

Institute alumnus Wade Cook to lead AIM Photonics

Institute of Optics alumnus William (Wade) Cook ’04 (PhD) has been of , the public-private partnership of industry and federal and state governments dedicated to advancing photonic integrated circuit manufacturing in the U.S.