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Wed, August 12, 2026
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event Location: Physics Research Building 4138
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Event Start Time: 5:00 pm
Event Location: Ecole de Physics des Houches
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Event Start Time: 2:00 pm
Event Location: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA

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IOS Launches External Advisory Board, Welcomes Roger Falcone as Chair

The Institute for Optical Science is excited to announce the establishment of the IOS External Advisory Board, and to welcome Roger Falcone (Professor of the Graduate…

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Institute for Optical Science advances with $4 million NSF quantum award

Key Takeaways Phase 2 adds $4M to the $1M pilot award, enabling the team to design connectable quantum photonic chips for field-ready, lab-grade measurements. If successful, the…

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Physics Graduate Student Wins SMART Scholarship Under IOS Member Mike Chini

Mathew Leon has been awarded the 2026 SMART Scholarship to advance his research in next-generation laser technologies at the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

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Structured Light in Focus: X-lites Incubator Sparks New Collaborations

The NSF X-lites Network convened researchers in Ottawa, Canada, for the Incubator Workshop Structured Light at High Intensity, held February 6–7, 2026, at the University of…