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The activities of the International Year of Light were structured around four broad thematic subject areas and important cross-cutting actions addressing central elements of sustainability, education and history. Science of Light
Studying the fundamental scientific properties of light has impacted widely on all fields of science, technology and engineering. From early attempts to understand the motion of stars and planets to the appreciation of the importance of light in photosynthesis, efforts to understand the nature and the characteristics of light have revolutionized nearly every field of science. Light from the Big Bang provides us with a vision of the origin of the Universe. The spectrum of light from X-rays to infrared lasers provides technologies that underpin our lives, and the interaction of light with the human body provides valuable techniques for diagnosis, imaging and treatment in medicine. Advanced research in areas such as nanophotonics, quantum optics and ultrafast science are inspiring new fundamental discoveries and opening new scientific frontiers. This theme will highlight the fundamental scientific properties of light and why it is essential to continue research in this field for the future. Light Technology
The science of light is applied in the technological field known as photonics, and this theme addresses the important ways that photonic devices impact on areas such as medicine, communications and energy. Light plays a crucial role in modern life and in shrinking the modern world that is often unknown and unappreciated. Light pulses and advanced optical fibre cables form the backbone of the global internet, and satellite telephones and wireless technologies allow even the most remote areas of the world to have access to communications, information and even advanced medical care. Light Technology is essential to improve society’s energy independence through devices that efficiently convert sunlight to other energy forms, and new forms of low cost green lighting. In a similar way, understanding the Earth’s environment increasingly relies on optical and photonic techniques for sensing and measurement. These examples are of course state-of-the-art feats of engineering. But at the same time, optical technologies that are simple and that have existed for centuries are tremendously important for our daily lives! Corrective eyeglasses for improved vision are familiar to us all, and simple optical instruments such as microscopes form a cornerstone of modern medical diagnostics. This theme will describe light technology and its many applications, and will focus on how optics is placed to be a key driver of innovation in the 21st century. Light in Nature
The wonder of light and colour is revealed spectacularly in effects such as sunsets, rainbows, halos, and shadows to cite just a few examples of the rich variety of optical phenomena which can be found in nature. This theme will raise awareness of the beauty and accessibility of science through activities that will encourage and support observation of light and colour in the Natural world. No matter where one lives and no matter what one’s age, it is easy and delightful to understand Nature through light: from ice crystals near the artic to mirages in the desert to shadows in the forest to shifting images on water, the wonder and beauty of natural optics is everywhere. And of course, this theme provides a natural place to consider how observing light in nature often means turning off the lights from modern society. Whilst modern lighting provides important and crucial opportunities and advantages in improving quality of life, raising awareness of the issue of light pollution will also be an important feature of this theme. Overall, in these days where downloading images of nature from the internet has largely replaced direct observation, activities in this theme will encourage outdoor observation in all-weathers and at all-latitudes, aiming to inspire a new generation of scientists to open their eyes. Light and Culture
Activities in this theme will highlight the myriad ways in which light has influenced and continues to influence human culture. From the early artists and scientists of Antiquity to the development of perspective and the understanding of light and shadow during the Renaissance, to impressionism and modern artistic techniques, this theme will describe how the study of light and art is central to understanding and appreciating our cultural heritage. Describing the continuous links between light and culture throughout history will provide valuable insights into the interactions between science and art and the humanities in general. In a contemporary context, this theme will also describe ways in which light can be used to improve our appreciation of cultural heritage in ways such as applying optical techniques to image paintings, the use of modern technology in museums to experience culture in an interactive environment, and the use of natural light and low-pollution lighting to illuminate architecture, monuments and public spaces. Light has influenced and continues to influence the visual and performing arts, literature and human thinking. This theme will provide an important bridge between science and culture and will aid in breaking down the boundaries between these fields that are becoming increasingly separated in the modern world. Ensuring that science and technology are relevant to development and sustainability is essential, and modern optical technologies can play a vital role through low carbon emission solar lighting, and in areas such as agriculture, disease prevention, and water purification. Light is an inspiring subject in both art and science, and promoting education for young people in these fields is a natural lever towards promoting higher education and encouraging careers in multidisciplinary fields in general. Addressing gender imbalance will be an essential part of this action as well. A particular aspect of educational activities that can highlight the complex way in which science and society develops internationally is through the history of the science of light; this has involved virtually all the major figures of science over 2000 years and from all continents. Highlighting their often unknown human stories will be an inspiring educational and outreach activity for a new generation.
12/02/2022
Congrats to our new 2023 Executive team!!
Join us today (4/22) at 12 PM for hybrid journal club in person at ETB 5039 or via Zoom! Angela San Juan from Dr. Mabbott's lab will practice her preliminary exam, "Development of sensitive miRNA-based assays for the direct detection of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy".
Zoom meeting link (.edu email required)
Meeting ID: 910 869 1498
Passcode: 123456
03/16/2022
Valerie Thomas A force behind NASA’s Landsat program and a pioneer of 3D technology
03/11/2022
Learning the language of science: A personal journey Learning the language of science and a second language
Join us today (3/4) at noon in ETB 3002 for Journal Club where Brian Ko from Dr. McShane's lab will present the paper "Transcutaneous Flexible Sensor for In Vivo Photonic Detection of pH and Lactate"!
You can also join us using this Zoom link: https://tamu.zoom.us/j/9108691498?pwd=eng5a2NJbEs5bEtWWUhnZ3B2M2VXZz09
Meeting ID: 910 869 1498
Passcode: 123456
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Dr. Walsh will be giving a talk on "professionalism and networking at conferences" today during journal club at 1 PM today in ETB 5039 and via Zoom! There will be coffee and cookies for those joining us in person. See you all there!
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Meeting ID: 910 869 1498
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Happy Friday everybody! Today (2/18) at 12 PM Linghao Hu from Dr. Alex Walsh's lab will present the collaborative research of Dr. Walsh's lab and Dr. Zhao's lab titled "Multiphoton Microscopy to Characterize Macrophage Function and Collagen Alignment". It will be a hybrid meeting so you can either join us in ETB 5039 or via zoom! Free cookies and coffee for those joining us in person!
Zoom link: https://tamu.zoom.us/j/9108691498?pwd=eng5a2NJbEs5bEtWWUhnZ3B2M2VXZz09
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Don't forget to join us today 2/11 at 12 PM for our first (virtual) journal club of 2022! Nianchao Wang from Dr. Alex Walsh's lab will present the article "Red Blood Cell Segmentation Using Masking and Watershed Algorithm: A Preliminary Study"
Join via Zoom link: https://tamu.zoom.us/j/9108691498?pwd=eng5a2NJbEs5bEtWWUhnZ3B2M2VXZz09
Meeting ID: 910 869 1498
Passcode: 123456
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11/18/2021
Hi everyone,
We would like to invite you all to vote and/or apply for our officer elections being held this Friday, Nov 19 at 12PM, during our journal club meeting. You are more than welcome to contest for any of these positions, and can find more details about the expectations and responsibilities of each officer, here: https://bit.ly/3ck50v4. The positions available for nominations are:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer
5. Co Director of Outreach (2 positions open)
6. Director of Communications
If you are interested in any of these positions, please take 5-10 mins to fill out this nomination form, https://bit.ly/3DvvPZ3, by tomorrow, Thu (Nov 18), 5PM to be considered. We will also make the voting poll available on Zoom, so we request you to please attend and vote even if you aren't contesting.
We look forward to receiving your nominations, and seeing you at the voting!
TAMU SPIE Executive Board
2021-2022 SPIE@TAMU Officer Application Thank you for your interest in applying for an officer position for SPIE at TAMU. Refer to the Officer Positions and Expectations document https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BROweQIdzyuDVEQSc9BS1YZmFg144a9sHLGuGd_8Yjw/edit?usp=sharing and feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questi...
11/12/2021
Hi everyone,
As a gentle reminder, TODAY at 12PM we will hold our journal club meeting in person at ETB 5039. We will also have cookies and snacks. In the meeting, Latifah Maasarani from Dr. Kristen Maitland's lab will present a review article titled "Quantitative Phase Imaging in Biomedicine". The article is attached to this email. You can also join us using this Zoom link: https://tamu.zoom.us/j/99832438034
SPIE@TAMU is also hosting a November board game social happening next Friday 11/19 5:30-7:30 PM hosted at Blanche ter Hofstede's house. We will be providing snacks and refreshments. Please feel free to bring a plus one and/or a board game or two that you have at home! Carpooling is available to those who need a ride (event will be in the College Park neighborhood south of campus).
Please RSVP here before Tuesday 11/16 at 5 PM: https://bit.ly/3FqMeyL
Thank you and have a great day,
TAMU SPIE Executive Team
SPIE@TAMU November Board Game Night Social Friday 11/19 Please RSVP for our November board game social happening Friday 11/19 5:30-7:30 PM hosted at Blanche ter Hofstede's house. SPIE@TAMU will be providing snacks and refreshments. Please feel free to bring a plus one and/or a board game or two that you have at home! Carpooling is available to those who....
10/28/2021
📣 It's HERE! The latest Women in Optics planner is here!
You can order your free copy or download and print your own.
Don't miss your chance to get organized in 2022 and get inspired by these 24 amazing !
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Please join us today at 12PM for our weekly journal club meeting via ZOOM.
In the meeting, Jared Gibson from Dr. Shiren Wang's lab will present his research, titled "Volumetric Bioprinting via Computed Axial Lithography".
Use the link below to join Zoom Meeting!
https://tamu.zoom.us/j/99832438034
Meeting ID: 998 3243 8034
We are also hosting our pumpkin carving social later today at 6 PM. If you dress up in the Halloween spirit, you will be entered into our raffle for a fun prize!
Have a great day, and we hope to see you tonight!
TAMU SPIE Executive Board
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