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Leadership Updates: Welcoming Mike Chini as Deputy Director, Thanking Departing Committee Members
We're excited to announce that Mike Chini has been appointed as IOS Deputy Director! A longtime leader within the institute, Mike joined the IOS Executive Committee in June 2025 and will…
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…
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…
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.
