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Professional Education
 
Three Summer Courses open for enrollment:
Adv. Lens Design Physical Optics Intro Solid Works
Joshua Jo, Ph.D, Donn Silberman, M.S., Charles Vice
Course Instructors
Fundamentals for Optical Engineering:
Information Planning Session
Enter the Optics Age
Recorded Webinar
UC Irvine Optics Program
Optical Systems are essential to virtually every industry including; defense, medical, clean energy, nanotechnology, automotive, electronics, communications, entertainment, computers and consumer products. Building a strong foundation on Geometric and Physical Optics is a cornerstone for becoming a skilled Optical Engineer.
View this Webinar and:
- Learn why optical systems are ubiquitous yet unnoticed by most people
- Learn how you can get in on the ground floor of this expanding field
- See how optics can fit into your current and future career path
- Discover the beauty, elegance and simplicity of basic optics
This webinar is for Engineers, Designers, Students and Technologists who want to explore the possibilities of entering the Optics Age and include Optical Engineering as a potential career path.
Donn Silberman, M.S., Webinar Panelist
T. Scott Rowe, P.E., Webinar Panelist
Welcome New OSSC Members
New Individual Members
Alejandro Rodriguez
Doug Peltz
Nan Luo
Raj Shori
Matthew Samson
Justin Hoogerwerf
Chris Griffo
Bill Glickman
Fred White
Jennifer Lumbres
Rachel Ulanch
Sandy Sandback
Shuliang Jiao
Zhong Yan
Khan Shahil
Guanxiong Liu
Denis Nika
Benjamin Kietzman
Richard Gulotty
Pradyumna Goli
Benjamin Avila
Joseph Marcucilli
Mahesh Neupane
New Corporate Members
Daniel Harris, Naval Air Systems Command, China Lake
Suleyman Turgut, Luminit
Madeleine Glick, APIC Corporation
Alexander Balandin, UC Riverside, Dept. of Electrical Engineering
Alison Perrine, Hamamatsu
Robert Chave, Chave Applied Physics
OSSC Members can learn more about these folks by visiting the on-line OSSC Membership Directory
We value your membership and
appreciate your support!
Recent Public Lecture
Biologically-Inspired Lasers
Dr. Hui Cao, Professor of Physics and Applied Physics, Yale University
Friday, May 4, 6:30pm
Cal Poly Pomona, Bronco Student Center (Andromeda Suite)
Enter campus from Kellogg Drive and park in the parking structure.
Download the flyer to share with friends and colleagues
Recent Outreach Event
Children and families of all ages were invited to enjoy free,
hands-on art and science activities at
UC Irvine’s Beall Center Family Day on Saturday,
April 21, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Photos are now available at:
Optricks @ The Beall Center Family Day
Professional Development Classes
Southern California offers numerous opportunities for professional development at all levels from the experienced professional to those who are new to the optics and photonics community. The OSSC maintains a close relationship with several programs and there are many OSSC members among the students, organizers and instructors.
Visit the OSSC Professional Development page for more information.
Job Announcements
Several more jobs have been posted recently to the OSSC jobs board. Some posts contain multiple positions.
Contact the Communications Chair to submit employment opportunities. Members may post after logging in.
Optics Jobs!
See the latest Salary Survey for Jobs in the
Optics & Photonics Industries
SPIE Salary Survey
Past Optricks Outreach
We want to Thank our Sponsors & Volunteers: See the back page of:
2012 Activities Guide
See Photos from our 2012 event:
March 10, 2012 Photos here
March 11, 2012 Photos Here
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June 13 OSSC Meeting
Join us for our annual business meeting, announcement of election results, the induction of new OSSC Fellows, and a presentation on:
Uses of Physically-Based Light-Material Interaction Models in Videogame and Feature Film Computer Graphics
 Naty Hoffman, Activision, CA
6:00 Reception and networking
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Fellows Induction, Business Meeting, Presentation
Cost: $30 for dinner
OSSC Student Members Free
Location: Luminarias Restaurant
3500 Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA
(323) 268-4177
Please register by June 11
Download the flyer to share with friends and colleagues!
Contact: Brent Bergner, 949-260-9900 ext. 33
May 9 OSSC Meeting
Challenges in Optical Design in Soldier Systems
Peter Vallianos, N2 Imaging Systems, Irvine, CA
6:00 Facilities tour* at N2 Imaging (meet at 14430 Myford Road, Irvine)
7:00 Dinner at Citrus Cafe (2.2 miles away)
8:00 Presentation
$25 for dinner
OSSC Student Members Free
Register by May 7
Download the flyer to share with friends and colleagues!
Contact: Brent Bergner, 949-260-9900 ext. 33
*US Citizenship or Green Card required to tour facilities. Call N2 Imaging Systems at (714) 573-8800 for more information.
June 13 OSSC Meeting
Join us for our annual business meeting, announcement of election results, the induction of new OSSC Fellows, and a presentation on:
Uses of Physically-Based Light-Material Interaction Models in Videogame and Feature Film Computer Graphics
 Naty Hoffman, Activision, CA
6:00 Reception and networking
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Fellows Induction, Business Meeting, Presentation
Cost: $30 for dinner
OSSC Student Members Free
Location: Luminarias Restaurant
3500 Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, CA
(323) 268-4177
Please register by June 11
Download the flyer to share with friends and colleagues!
Contact: Brent Bergner, 949-260-9900 ext. 33
April 11 OSSC Meeting
History of Magnetorheological Finishing
Dr. Daniel C. Harris, Naval Air Systems Command, China Lake, CA
The meeting is in the past but you can view the
presentation and a related paper. Downloading the files may take a few seconds.
Mount Wilson Wait List
Mount Wilson Observatory Night Trip
You may put your name on a waitlist for the next night trip.
** Space is limited to 25 **
Waitlist
Persons must be 12 years or older
Images Newsletter
The OSSC newsletter, Images, is published monthly from October through June. You can read about our next meeting and other events; discover more about our individual and corporate members; and learn about the history of the OSSC!
All 2011-2012 Newsletters & Documents
Speakers Bureau
The OSSC has formed a Speakers Bureau, to create a roster of individuals interested in giving talks for student chapters, OSSC meetings, and similar events.
If you have something interesting to share with the local optics community, especially career-related topics of interest to students, please fill out the volunteer form (link below). For more information, contact 2011-2012 Councilor and Programs Chair Alex Small.
Download Volunteer Form
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