My name is Karen Reyes, for about 10 years I have been carrying out outreach activities. This has helped me to develop different skills such as public speaking, improvisation, capturing the attention of the attendees, and transferring knowledge. Outreach has undoubtedly had an impact on …
On May 16, 2022, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT), ISBAT University, Kampala, organized a hands-on experiment workshop on Optical Fiber Technology to Celebrate International Day of Light (IDL-22). Arranged in association with Liquid Intelligent Technologies from …
The IEEE Photonics Society Chapter hosted Try Engineering and STEM Outreach Programs at VISAT Engineering College, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, on July 23, 2022. These programmes are aimed at creating interests among higher secondary school children in STEM education. Teachers and students from nearby schools participated …
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Currently I am a postdoctoral fellow at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. My research area focuses on integrated photonics, sensors and systems specifically navigated towards space. However, the amazing thing about my job is that it …
International Day of Light was celebrated at Abdullah Gul University with children. The event focused on Sustainable Development Goal 7, Clean and Affordable energy.
As part of the International Day of Light 2022 celebrations, the Abdullah Gul University (AGU, Turkey) IEEE Student Chapter staged their first …
The International Day of Light is celebrated on 16 May each year to mark the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer, Theodore Maiman. The day celebrates the role that light plays in science, culture and art, …
Science communication has become part of public policies around the world. Researchers, teachers and students in different countries such as the UK and European Union, volunteer every year as part of their work activities. It is also part of governmental strategies to link academic institutions …
At the OptoPub event in Stockholm, Sweden, Dr. Rafael Puerta gave an introduction to IEEE and its Photonic Society with assistance by Prof. Qin Wang.
The IEEE Photonics Society (PS) Sweden Chapter is a community of photonic professionals working in Sweden. The Chapter was founded in …
As the International Day of Light (IDL) on 16 May approaches, it is wonderful to see enthusiasm developing as the IDL Steering Committee and its partners receive enquiries and updates from around the world. Event registration is accelerating, and the IDL Event Calendar has begun …
In cultures across the world, light is a universal symbol of inclusion and hope, and the International Day of Light has always embraced and included activities that address the symbolic power of light to promote the mission of UNESCO in fostering understanding and peace. For …
