The briefings in this newsletter on Optical Tweezers and Data Center Photonics are examples of the broad impact of rapidly emerging optics and photonics applications. The articles from MPEC and LASER-TEC exemplify some of the remarkable events that are occurring…
OP-TEC Newsletter – April 2018
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OP-TEC Newsletter – March 2018
The lead pictures in this issue remind us of the rapidly emerging market of wearable fibers, and the essential applications of optics and photonics to this field. Downloading and reading the referenced article is worthwhile. Another interesting scientific breakthrough is…
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OP-TEC Newsletter – February 2018
This newsletter emphasizes the rapidly emerging innovations and applications of optics and photonics. The first graphic illustrates how an optogenetic device can control the actions of small insect, to be operated as a drone. The following article summarizes how advancements…
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OP-TEC Newsletter – January 2018
This issue marks the first anniversary of the monthly electronic newsletter from the Optics and Photonics College Network. Through the OPEN newsletter, faculty and administrators in colleges teaching photonics, as well as other technologies, have received briefings from colleges and centers of…
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OP-TEC Newsletter – December 2017
This issue of OPEN contains several excellent opportunities for professional development: MPEC summer workshops on “Laser Materials Processing” and “Fundamentals of Photonics” NSF Funded Mentoring Opportunities Community College Innovation Challenge CCIC OP-TEC Winter and Spring Webinars on Available Faculty Resources…
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2018 Community College Innovation Challenge
The Community College Innovation Challenge (CCIC) is a prestigious, two-stage competition where community college teams use science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to innovate solutions to real-world problems, compete for cash awards, and earn full travel support (students and faculty)…
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OP-TEC Newsletter – November 2017
The first item in this newsletter describes another national study that validates the benefits of associate degrees for technicians, as compared to many bachelor degrees. Several other briefings in this issue highlight interesting, useful events and internship opportunities for students,…
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OP-TEC Newsletter – October 2017
Congratulations to three OPCN colleges that received NSF/ATE projects in 2017: Baker College, MI Advancing Photonics and Laser Technician Education in Michigan Monroe CC, NY Optics & Photonics INnovation (OPT IN) Westchester CC, MA Photonics and Laser Project Click the…
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OP-TEC Newsletter – September 2017
Classes for photonics technician students are underway; a new year has begun at our OPCN colleges. The articles in this issue about Guadalupe Esparza and Justin Jenson encourage all of us who are involved in educating photonics technicians. These examples…
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OP-TEC Newsletter – August 2017
Useful applications of lasers and optics are rapidly emerging and promise to make profound impact in the fields of IT, manufacturing, biomedical equipment, defense and others. In this month’s issue we feature an article on “The Future of Wireless,” which…
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UCF-led Consortium to Manage Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico
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Midwest Photonics Education Center
Indian Hills Community College
626 Indian Hills Drive
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Mr. Greg Kepner
Director
Office: 641-683-5284
E-mail: greg.kepner@indianhills.edu
Website: http://www.midwestphotonics.org
Specialization: Photonics in Manufacturing
Laser and Fiber Optics Regional Education Center
Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Dr. Chrys Panayiotou
Director
Office: 772-462-7621
E-mail: cpanayio@irsc.edu
Website: http://www.laser-tec.org
Specialization: Fiber Optics
Texas State Technical College
3801 Campus Drive
Waco, Texas 76705
Mr. John O. Pedrotti
Department Chair, Lasers & Nanotechnology
Office: 254-867-3173
E-mail: john.pedrotti@tstc.edu
Website:http://www.tstc.edu/programs/LaserElectroOpticsTechnology
Specialization: Photonics in Opto-Electronics / Nano-Technology
Irvine Valley College / Advanced Technology and Education Park (IVC / ATEP)
15445 Lansdowne Road
Tustin, California 92782
Brian Monacelli
Office: 949-282-2706
E-mail: IVCphotonics@IVC.edu
Website: http://academics.ivc.edu/physci/photonics
Specialization: Photonics in Education/Training for Employed Technicians
Camden County College
200 College Drive
Blackwood, New Jersey 08012
Dr. Fred Seeber
Professor Emeritus, Physics and Photonics
Office: 856-227-7200 (ext. 4475)
E-mail: fseeber@camdencc.edu
Website:http://www.camdencc.edu/academics/departments/photonics-laser-electro-optic-tech/
New York Photonics
Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster
Thomas Battley, Executive Director
1565 Jefferson Rd, #420
Rochester, New York 14623
Phone: 585-329-4029
E-mail: tbattley@newyorkphotonics.org
Website – New York Photonics: www.newyorkphotonics.org
New Mexico Optics Industry Association
Jim McNalley, Chairman
851 University Blvd., SE
Suite 203
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Phone: 505-767-1200
E-mail: info@nmoia.org
Website: www.nmoptics.com
Florida Photonics Cluster
Florida Photonics Cluster
James E. Pearson, Executive Director
12424 Research Parkway, Ste. 100
Orlando, Florida 32826
E-mail: jpearson@creol.ucf.edu
Website: www.floridaphotonicscluster.org
Colorado Photonics Industry Association
Garry Gorsuch, Director
5733 Central Ave.
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Phone: 303-834-1022
E-mail: exec@coloradophotonics.org
Website: www.coloradophotonics.org
Carolinas Photonics Consortium
Jeff Conley, Director
1754 Woodruff Rd., Ste. 101
Greenville, South Carolina 29607
Phone: 864-325-4700
E-mail: jcon@charter.net
Website: www.carolinasphotonics.com
Optics Valley
c/o Arizona Technology Council
John Dennis, Chair
9070 South Rita Road, #1550
Tucson, AZ 85747
E-mail: Chair@OpticsValleyAZ.org
Website: www.OpticsValleyAZ.org
Indian Hills Community College
626 Indian Hills Drive
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
Mr. Greg Kepner
Department Chair, Industrial Technology
Office: 641-683-5284
E-mail: gkepner@indianhills.edu
Website: http://www.indianhills.edu/courses/tech/laser.html
Specialization: Photonics in Manufacturing