Our Mission
Founded in 1916, Optica (formerly OSA), is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students and others interested in the science of light. With 24,000+ members globally, Optica aims to advance the science of light through its extensive technical, scientific, and educational initiatives.
The purpose of the CREOL Chapter shall be to promote the discipline of Optics through an organized effort of study, research, and discussion. We shall disseminate the knowledge of the field of Optics to the general public and further the professional development of all our student members.
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Announcements
- When?
- January 22nd @6pm
- Where?
- CREOL Room 102/103
- When?
- February 21st @6pm
- Where?
- Lake Claire Recreational Area 4000 Central Florida Blvd
Under the Stars: Astronomy and Treats. OPTICA and WiLO will be hosting a joint social s’mores and telescope star-viewing event! Bring your own telescopes, some friends, and join us for a stellar evening.
People
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Luc Therrien
OPTICA President
About Luc
- Photonics and Optics Engineering
- I'm the best person to bring to an escape room
- My interests in O+P lie in new-gen photonics-based chips
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Michael Rusinko
OPTICA Vice President
About Michael
- Photonics and Optics Engineering + Electrical Engineering
- I've been working with computer hardware since I was a kid
- My interests in O+P are optical signal processing and semiconductor device fabrication
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Tatiana Cutrone
OPTICA Secretary
About Tatiana
- Photonics Sciences and Optics Engineering + Physics and Mathematics minors
- I enjoy making rainbow bagels from scratch and my favorite sport is skiing!
- I am personally interested in medical applications of light and BioPhotonics
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Brian Corchuelo
OPTICA Treasurer
About Brian
- Photonics Sciences and Optics Engineering
- I’m a huge fan of Motorsport and spend much of my leisure time sim racing
- My interests in O+P are in the quantum properties of light and ways to advance quantum computing