Careers
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Careers
Journeys in Optics: Alejandro Velez-Zea
Velez-Zea discusses his career in academia, his research project that won the Optica Foundation Challenge and offers advice for students and early-career professionals. read more
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Careers
Ambassadors and Chapters Driving Optics Education and Career Advancement
Ana Karen Reyes talks about her work as an Optica Ambassador supporting optics and photonics education and professional development. read more
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Careers
A Career in Subsea: The Final (Fiber) Frontier
The Optical Fiber Communications Workshop, hosted by an Optica/SPIE Student Chapter, showcased career opportunities in the burgeoning field of subsea communications. read more
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Careers
Journeys in Optics: George Dwapanyin
Dwapanyin talks about his time as an Optica Ambassador, his involvement with Optica’s 2020 DEI Rapid Action Committee and the role community has had in his career. read more
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Careers
Journeys in Optics: Jason Adams
Adams discusses the genesis of his career in optics, his previous career as an audio engineer and the role of travel in his work. read more
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Careers
Celebrating the Legacy of the Siegman School
Considering the impact and future of Anthony Siegman’s namesake program on its 10th anniversary. read more
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Careers
Journeys in Optics: Brandon Buscaino
Buscaino discusses his time as president of the Stanford Optical Society, his experience as an Optica Ambassador and why he chose a career in industry. read more
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Journeys in Optics: Agata Azzolin
Azzolin talks about what motivates her as a graduate student, her experience as part of an Optica technical group and her work in attosecond science. read more
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Careers
Standing in Our Potential
Janet Fender writes about how the inaugural Optica Women Scholars Conference provided opportunities to encourage the career growth of young women in science. read more
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From Optical Engineering to Technical Marketing
Cory Boone talks about his journey into marketing at Edmund Optics—and the joy he’s found in scientific outreach through TikTok and YouTube. read more