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Photonics in the 21st Century

An Introduction to the Field of Optics and Photonics

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The field of optics and photonics is about creating new scientific discoveries, improving current technologies, and contributing to a better world.  And while you might not have studied optics and photonics for your bachelor’s degree, you may be surprised to find your degree has provided you with excellent preparation for graduate programs in Optics and Photonics.  

CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics offers master’s and doctoral degrees designed for undergraduate students who have majored in physics or electrical engineering.  And on Friday, Nov. 13 at 2:30ET, you can join our world-leading faculty and their students and alumni to learn about opportunities in this field by attending our annual event: – Photonics in the 21st Century:  An Introduction to the Field of Optics and Photonics. 

  1. Optics and Photonics – Enabling technologies for the 21st
  2. Graduate school opportunities in Optics and Photonics
  3. Preparing your application
  4. Learning about graduate funding opportunities and how to apply for graduate school
  5. Life as a graduate student
  6. Graduate programs at  CREOL and beyond

Please Register to Attend this Free Event!

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Itinerary

Friday, November 13
2:30-2:45 Welcome Remarks | Introduction
Dr. David Hagan, Interim Dean & Pegasus Professor, CREOL
2:45-2:55 Why Photonics?
Dr. Peter Delfyett, Pegasus Professor, CREOL & Director of Townes Laser Institute
2:55-3:00 Why Graduate School | Fellowships/Research Assistantships
Dr. Axel Schulzgen – Professor & Recruiting Chair, UCF-CREOL
3:00-3:45 Careers in Optics & Photonics - CREOL Alumni
Dr. Jason Eichenholz – Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Luminar
Dr. Christina Willis – Former Congressional Policy Fellow
Dr. Trenton Ensley – Research Physicist, Army Research Laboratory
3:45-4:00 Virtual Lab Tours
Dr. Kathleen Richardson's Optical Ceramics Lab
Dr. Zenghu Chang's Attosecond Optics Lab
4:00-4:30 Graduate Student Panel
Q&A with current graduate students in Optics and Photonics
Moderated by Jessica Pena - CREOL PhD Student
Ben Croop - CREOL PhD Student
Nick Cox - CREOL PhD Student
Stefan Gausmann - CREOL PhD Student
4:30-4:40 Faculty Research Seminar
Dr. Shin-Tson Wu - Augmented & Virtual Reality, Liquid Crystal Display Lab
4:40-5:00 Admission Questions & Closing Remarks
Dr. Jim Moharam - Interim Associate Dean, CREOL

If you have any questions about this event or issues registering, please contact Alma Montelongo at amontelongo@creol.ucf.edu. If after the event you have any questions for any of the faculty or students that have presented, their contact information is available on our website in the People tab.

CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics

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P.O. Box 162700
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