UArizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences

During Womens' History Month, watch our page to learn about the accomplishments of female innovators in optics, engineering and physics. #stem #optics #opticalsciences #graduateschool #gradschool #arizona #uofa #universityofarizona #azopsci #masters #phd #engineering #science #undergraduate #womenshistorymonth #womeninSTEM #futureisfemale

To revisit any of the stories celebrating these incredible Black scientists, engineers, and innovators, see the highlight on our Instagram page. #blackhistorymonth #blackSTEM #blackscience #opticalsciences #graduateschool #gradschool#universityofarizona #azopsci #masters #phd

Yesterday we celebrated Dr. Joseph A. Shaw as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year for the Wyant College of Optical Sciences at a special reception. Today, he's on campus for our students! This prestigious distinction recognizes Joe Shaw for his extraordinary contributions to the field of optical sciences, spanning innovative research, educational leadership, and his role in fostering a thriving optics industry ecosystem in Montana. Shaw’s impactful career embodies the values and mission of the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, with achievements that have significantly advanced the field of optics and photonics. Joe was so kind to share a few words with us for our student-body in this short video. Be sure to attend his upcoming SOC community speakers talk TODAY Friday, Feb 28 at 12 p.m in Meinel 410. Please join us to hear more from this inspirational alumnus! Details: https://lnkd.in/gTeR6ANx

To celebrate this year's International Women's Day (03/08), we want to invite all of you to lunch time with female faculty of the UArizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences. The first 25 people to RSVP using the QR code or the link below will get light refreshments (you can also bring your own!). We hope to see you next Monday, March 3rd in Meinel 821 📍 Link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gJifSVzx

Please join us in congratulating the latest Wildcat innovators to be named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors: Professor Jennifer Barton, Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair of Biomedical Engineering and Director of the BIO5 Institute; and Associate Professor Euan McLeod. Both hold appointments in the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences. https://lnkd.in/gYRUqgx7

Meet George Carruthers! #blackhistorymonth #blackSTEM #blackscience #stem #optics #opticalsciences #graduateschool #gradschool #arizona #uofa #universityofarizona #azopsci #masters #phd #engineering #science #undergraduate

Supporting Innovation at the University of Arizona! We’re proud to share a behind-the-scenes look at the delivery and installation of 50+ Newport Optical Tables at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, home to the new Grand Challenges Research Building. These optical tables will serve as the foundation for cutting-edge research, enabling scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of discovery. Hear directly from the talented researchers who will be using them to drive innovation forward! WATCH NOW https://ow.ly/Wfc250V1xFu #OpticalScience #Research #Innovation #Newport #STEM #ScientificDiscovery

Research carried out by Wyant College of Optical Sciences faculty was recently featured by AZPM's Arizona Illustrated Video Series. 'World's Fastest Electron Microscope' Features Mohammed Hassan, Associate Professor of Physics, College of Science, and Optical Sciences, Wyant College of Optical Sciences. The Guinness World Record for developing the world’s fastest electron microscope now belongs to the University of Arizona, thanks to breakthroughs made by Associate Professor of Physics and Optical Sciences, Mohammed Hassan. The microscope is so fast that it can match the speed of electrons in motion, meaning that it can resolve clear images of these subatomic particles in real time and space. Soon researchers might be able to use the microscope to better understand the mysterious realm of quantum mechanics. #stem #optics #opticalsciences #graduateschool #gradschool #arizona #uofa #universityofarizona #azopsci #masters #phd #engineering #science #undergraduate

Research carried out by Wyant College of Optical Sciences faculty was recently featured by AZPM's Arizona Illustrated Video Series. 'Reinventing Plastics' features Jeffrey Pyun, Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Science, and joint Professor of Optical Sciences, Wyant College of Optical Sciences, as well as Robert Norwood, Professor of Optical Sciences, Wyant College of Optical Sciences. Professor Jeffrey Pyun and his team in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Arizona have developed an advanced plastic made out of sulfur – a remarkable invention that makes use of a notoriously useless byproduct from the fossil fuel industry. Deemed the “Devil’s rock,” due to its association as brimstone, sulfur makes up 70 million tons of waste annually. Together with Robert Norwood, Professor of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona, these new plastics have been developed into a variety of uses that include state-of-the-art infrared and night vision glasses, longer-lasting batteries for electric vehicles, and tires – among many more applications (including vinyl records!). In many cases, these sulfur-based plastics now rival traditional plastics in their application and use. #stem #optics #opticalsciences #graduateschool #gradschool #arizona #uofa #universityofarizona #azopsci #masters #phd #engineering #science #undergraduate

University of Arizona researchers have developed a biological sensing method that can detect substances at the zeptomolar level – an astonishingly miniscule amount. This level of sensing, immediately useful for drug testing and other research, has the potential to make new drug discoveries possible. Eventually, the advance could lead to portable sensors that can detect environmental toxins or chemical weapons, monitor food quality or screen for cancer. Judith Su, associate professor of University of Arizona Biomedical Engineering and UArizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences, led the research for the U of A, collaborating with Stephen Liggett from the University of South Florida. Their method uses the FLOWER device, invented by Su, to pick up target compounds at zeptomolar concentrations and without the current need for labeling, which involves adding a fluorescent or radioactive tag to make a target compound stand out during testing. A paper describing the results was published in the journal Nature Communications on Aug. 28. Detecting a particular target compound in an environment – or seeing if it reacts with a particular protein – is tricky business. Su, principal investigator at the U of A Little Sensor Lab and a Craig M. Berge Faculty Fellow, said one of the current hurdles to biosensing is that, in the most prevalent technologies, the sensing compounds must be labeled. FLOWER, an acronym for "frequency locked optical whispering evanescent resonator," is label-free. The sensing substances can be used in their native state to detect a target compound. "In certain applications, it can be really difficult or impossible to put these tags on, and they can increase cost. For things like small molecule drug screening, sometimes the tags can interfere with the results," said Su, also an associate professor at the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute. https://lnkd.in/gV8peEPC