Join us at the
Ohio Optical Frontiers Showcase
Friday October 16th, 2026
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ElectroScience Laboratory
1330 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
Free Parking
IOS members are invited to join us for the Ohio Optical Frontiers Showcase, our annual social event dedicated to fostering connections within Ohio’s optical science community.
This evening will feature engaging research presentations, networking opportunities, and a working dinner reception. We are pleased to welcome Christopher Monroe, a pioneering physicist and leader in quantum science, as our keynote speaker. Renowned for his groundbreaking work with trapped ions and quantum computing, Monroe has helped shape the field through landmark advances in quantum logic, entanglement, and scalable quantum technologies.
Event Highlights:
- Keynote Presentation by Prof. Chris Monroe
- Talks from various institutions within Ohio’s regional optics community
- Featured research from IOS Members
- Working Dinner and social hour with beverages
Invited Speakers:
- Christopher Monroe, Gilhuly Family Presidential Distinguished Professor, Duke University
- Aaron Reinhard, Professor of Physics, Kenyon University
- John Lekki, Optical Systems Research Engineer, NASA Glenn Research Center
- Perry Corbett, Professor of Physics, Miami University
- Ezekiel Johnston-Halperin, Professor of Physics, The Ohio State University
>>> To help us plan appropriately for meals and refreshments, we ask that attendees RSVP in advance.
Catering will only be provided for those who register. <<<
RSVP to confirm your attendance!
** Attendees must register by Oct 14, 2026.
** This a private event (only open to registered particiants) and is limited to 50 attendees.
Read about our 2025 Showcase: Ohio Optical Frontiers Showcase Brings Together Regional Optics Community
Contact Jessi Middleton (middleton.85@osu.edu) and Matt Boersma (boersma.11@osu.edu) for more details
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The Institute for Optical Science is a community of multidisciplinary researchers studying the fundamental properties of light and harnessing these properties in practical applications for significant benefit to society.
