University of Arizona Alumni of the Year for Wyant College

Each year, the University of Arizona and the U of A Alumni Association honors selected academic college and center alumni in recognition of their note-worthy contributions to their careers, communities and colleges.

Introducing the University of Arizona Alumnus of the Year for the Wyant College of Optical Sciences.

2025 Alumnus of the Year: Joseph A. Shaw, PhD 1996

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has announced Dr. Joseph A. Shaw as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year for the Wyant College of Optical Sciences. Shaw earned his MS (1994) and PhD (1996) in Optical Sciences from the U of A. He is currently the Director of the Optical Technology Center (OpTeC) and Distinguished Professor in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman, Montana. 

This prestigious distinction recognizes Dr. Joseph (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. Read more about Dr. Joseph A. Shaw.

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