Wyant College of Optical Sciences News

University students are invited to participate in the Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Design Competition, proudly supported by Keysight Technologies. This annual competition recognizes excellence in optical design and honors the legacy of Robert S. Hilbert, whose career exemplified innovation, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to optics education.

Every year the Optica Foundation and the previous year's Optics Ambassadors select ten new exceptional early-career members to serve as that year's class of Optics Ambassadors. This year's class includes Wyant College Assistant Professor, Travis Sawyer. Congratulations, Dr. Sawyer on this amazing honor and opportunity!

Every year the Optica Foundation and the previous year's Optics Ambassadors select ten new exceptional early-career members to serve as that year's class of Optics Ambassadors. This year's class includes Wyant College Assistant Professor, Travis Sawyer. Congratulations, Dr. Sawyer on this amazing honor and opportunity!

Every year the Optica Foundation and the previous year's Optics Ambassadors select ten new exceptional early-career members to serve as that year's class of Optics Ambassadors. This year's class includes Wyant College Assistant Professor, Travis Sawyer. Congratulations, Dr. Sawyer on this amazing honor and opportunity!

Arizona Photonics Days continues to be a standout event, and this year was no exception. The Wyant College of Optical Sciences was honored to participate on the final day, hosted at the Grand Challenges Research Building. A big thank you to all those who took part in the tours of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab and the GCRB. These tours provided an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking work happening in optics and photonics, sparking rich discussions and new ideas among attendees.

Graduating students and their loved ones, along with Wyant College staff and faculty, gathered on Friday, Dec. 19 to celebrate the Wyant College of Optical Sciences' Winter Convocation. The intimate ceremony was followed by a light spread and cake in the Meinel 3rd floor lobby.

The Wyant College of Optical Sciences is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian P. Anderson has been appointed Dean of the College, effective January 5, 2026.

The new year began with the 10th annual 2025 Optical Sciences Winter School running from January 7 - 10 at the Wyant College of Optical Sciences. More than 50 undergraduates from across the country attended. Students visited from institutions including the American University, Colgate Univ., Delaware State Univ., Illinois Weslyan Univ., Rochester Institute of Technology and many more!