Atomic, molecular, and optical physics

Revolutionizing the DOD Systems Infrared Countermeasures Landscape: Mr. Kenneth A. Sarkady Receives Roger L. Easton Award for Engineering Excellence

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) head of the Counter Measure Systems Section received the Roger L. Easton Award for Engineering Excellence for outstanding engineering insight and visionary leadership in the development of a nationally recognized capability in missile warning and infrared countermeasures (IRCM) technology, July 24, 2023.

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  • Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) head of the Counter Measure Systems Section received the Roger L. Easton Award for Engineering Excellence for outstanding engineering insight and visionary leadership in the development of a nationally recognized capability in missile warning and infrared countermeasures (IRCM) technology, July 24, 2023.
  • “I am honored to have been able to work with a team of highly talented scientists, engineers and program managers who worked together to make these achievements possible,” said Sarkady.
  • “The continued support of ONR, NAVAIR, HQ USMC Aviation, N98 and OSD was critical to our successes,” Sarkady said.
  • Sarkady is also a member of other DOD programs working to detect and counter advanced threats to DOD aircraft.

Ouster Appoints New Commercial Head to Lead Next Chapter of Lidar Adoption

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230815467841/en/
    Cyrille Jacquemet, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at Ouster.
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    “I am pleased to promote Cyrille to lead our global commercial team and continue the strong momentum we delivered in the first half of the year.
  • “I also want to thank Nate, who transformed Ouster’s commercial operations during our first two years as a public company.
  • “I look forward to leading Ouster’s commercial team to capture the expanding opportunities for this technology.”

Terran Orbital’s Scott Bennett to Present at Arizona Space Summit

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Scott Bennett, will present at the Arizona Space Summit at Arizona State University on Thursday, April 6 at 12:00 p.m. PT.

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  • Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ), a global leader in satellite-based solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, Scott Bennett, will present at the Arizona Space Summit at Arizona State University on Thursday, April 6 at 12:00 p.m. PT.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404006029/en/
    Terran Orbital’s Scott Bennett to Present at Arizona Space Summit (Image Credit: Terran Orbital Corporation)
    Mr. Bennett will support the Manufacturing Panel that will be moderated by Arizona State University School Director and Professor in the School of Manufacturing Systems & Networks, Dr. Binil Starly.
  • More information on the Arizona Space Summit can be found at www.azspacesummit.com including details regarding the luncheon keynote featuring Ambassador Barbara Barrett, 25th Secretary of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, and the dinner keynote featuring Lt. Col Justin Chandler, Director - Strategic Initiatives Group for the U.S. Space Force.
  • Terran Orbital will also proudly support student recruitment on campus as part of the Space Career Fair held on Wednesday, April 5th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. PT at the Arizona State University Tempe campus in the Memorial Union, Ventana (241).

Folio Photonics Expands Engineering Leadership Team with the Appointment of Greg Kittilson as Vice President of Engineering

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Folio Photonics today announced the appointment of industry veteran Greg Kittilson as Vice President of Engineering.

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  • Folio Photonics today announced the appointment of industry veteran Greg Kittilson as Vice President of Engineering.
  • In this position, Kittilson will lead the engineering team in developing and delivering the first-ever enterprise-scale, immutable active archive solution, that provides breakthrough cost, margin, and sustainability benefits to the market.
  • He will act directly under the CEO, Steve Santamaria, and work across functional teams to further the product development process.
  • “This patent plays a key role in enabling Folio Photonics' optical media to be used for data storage,” said Steve Santamaria, Folio Photonics.

VIAVI Expands U.S. Manufacturing Capacity and Boosts Arizona Economy With Opening of New Optical Production Facility

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced it has opened its new production facility in Chandler, Arizona.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced it has opened its new production facility in Chandler, Arizona.
  • The company has added to U.S. manufacturing capacity as it has grown its presence in the state, including the move of its global headquarters.
  • To mark the completion of the new production facility and global headquarters, VIAVI held a grand opening in Chandler on November 10.
  • VIAVI's new production facility in Chandler features VIAVI's most modern and efficient optical coating capabilities.

Marisa A. Edmund Establishes the Advancing Women in Optics Scholarship for University of Arizona Wyant College

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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TUCSON, Ariz., May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marisa A. Edmund, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Edmund Optics, has established the Advancing Women in Optics Scholarship at the University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marisa A. Edmund, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer and Vice Chairman of the Board of Edmund Optics, has established the Advancing Women in Optics Scholarship at the University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences.
  • "I am proud to be doing my part to promote diversity and am honored to recognize women forging careers in optics.
  • This is especially critical in areas where women are typically under-represented across the industry," says Marisa.
  • About the University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences:
    The University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences (OSC) has been lighting the future since 1964 by providing an internationally pre-eminent program in all aspects of the study of light.

Robert M. Edmund Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Has Been Established for the University of Arizona Wyant College

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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Announced earlier this year, Dean Thomas L. Koch said the College received a monetary commitment to name the Robert M. Edmund Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences.

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  • Announced earlier this year, Dean Thomas L. Koch said the College received a monetary commitment to name the Robert M. Edmund Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences.
  • "Edmund Optics is keenly aware of the impact the Wyant College of Optical Sciences has on emerging new leaders in optics," said Edmund.
  • The Wyant family gift was placed into the Distinguished Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Fund to match a donor's gift, three-to-one.
  • About the University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences:
    The University of Arizona James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences (OSC) has been lighting the future since 1964 by providing an internationally pre-eminent program in all aspects of the study of light.

BioNTech Chief Operating Officer Dr. Sierk Poetting to Steer IQM Global Expansion as Chairman; Axel Thierauf Transitions into a New Role as the Chair of IQM Quantum Council.

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Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Today, IQM Quantum Computers (IQM) announced a new chairman to accelerate business growth and focus on its global expansion and scalable production.

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  • Today, IQM Quantum Computers (IQM) announced a new chairman to accelerate business growth and focus on its global expansion and scalable production.
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    BioNTech Chief Operating Officer Dr. Sierk Poetting (Photo: Business Wire)
    IQM announced today that Dr. Sierk Poetting, COO of BioNTech SE, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board at IQM Quantum Computers.
  • Poetting serves as Chief Operating Officer at BioNTech SE, a next-generation immunotherapy company pioneering novel therapies for cancer and other serious diseases.
  • IQMs former Chairman, Axel Thierauf, will transition into a new role at IQM leading the recently formed IQM Quantum Council.

SPIE Photonics West Delivers a Successful Return to In-Person Science and Engineering Events

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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SPIE safely welcomed the international photonics community back to San Franciscos Moscone Center from 22-27 January for Photonics West .

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  • SPIE safely welcomed the international photonics community back to San Franciscos Moscone Center from 22-27 January for Photonics West .
  • Theres nothing like coming home to Photonics West, and the enthusiasm we witnessed throughout the week proves that there is nothing like in-person events.
  • Registration is also available for anyone who couldnt attend or participate and would like to access the on-demand content of SPIE Photonics West .
  • SPIE Photonics West 2023 will take place 28 January-2 February at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

SPIE and the University of Rochester Announce $1 Million Optics Graduate Fellowship

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics , and the University of Rochester have announced the establishment of the SPIE Graduate Fellowship in Optical Sciences and Engineering.

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  • SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics , and the University of Rochester have announced the establishment of the SPIE Graduate Fellowship in Optical Sciences and Engineering.
  • The $500,000 gift from the SPIE Endowment Matching Program will be matched 100% by the University of Rochester.
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    University of Rochester's Institute of Optics (Photo: Business Wire)
    The SPIE Graduate Fellowship in Optical Sciences and Engineering will provide financial assistance to selected University of Rochester graduate students at the Institute of Optics working towards their PhDs.
  • The SPIE Graduate Fellowship in Optical Sciences and Engineering will create transformative opportunities for PhD candidates at Rochesters Institute of Optics, says SPIE President Anita Mahadevan-Jansen.