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Welcoming New Members to the IOS Executive Committee
We’re excited to welcome Mike Chini, Jinghua Li, and Rengasayee (Sai) Veeraraghavan as the newest members of the IOS Executive Committee! They join current committee members Steven Olmschenk,…
OPTICA Student Chapter: 2024–2025 Year in Review
Explore the OPTICA Student Chapter’s highlights from 2024–2025—including talks, tours, and outreach.
IOS Admin Jessi Foley Presents at AccelNet Roundtable on Building Research Networks
We’re proud to recognize IOS Admin Jessi Foley (Middleton), who also serves as Director of Communications for the X-lites Network, for her recent presentation during the AccelNet Roundtable…
Ohio Optical Frontiers Showcase Brings Together Regional Optics Community
On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Institute for Optical Science (IOS) hosted its first Ohio Optical Frontiers Showcase at the ElectroScience Laboratory. Designed to foster collaboration across Ohio’s…
OPTICA Student Chapter Hosts “Physics of Light” Workshop for Middle School Students
Three weeks ago, the Ohio State University OPTICA Student Chapter hosted local middle school students for a hands-on Physics of Light workshop. The event featured games, live demonstrations, and…
Expanding Horizons in Optical Science: IOS Travel Awards Create International Opportunities
Earlier this month, the International School on The Frontiers of Attosecond and Ultrafast X-ray Science was held in Erice, Italy, at the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific…
The IOS Member Research Series is Off to a Strong Start!
The IOS Member Research Series is off to a strong start, showcasing the groundbreaking work of our members from different research areas. Our first two talks featured innovative…
The IOS Biannual Newsletter: Second Edition Now Available
A Message from the Director of IOS, Lou DiMauro:
As we step into 2025, I am excited to share the latest developments within…
A Message from Our Director: Exciting New Funding Opportunities for IOS Members
Dear IOS Members,
I am pleased to announce two new funding opportunities available to Institute for Optical Science (IOS) members: the Agostini/DiMauro Visiting Scholar Funds and the…