Title: Optical Sensing Technology for Wearable Health and Wellness Devices Speaker: Dr. Markus Arzberger (ams OSRAM) Time: 5:00 – 6:00 PM, August 7th. Location: MP137 Abstract: Wearable devices have evolved dramatically over the past decade. What began as simple activity trackers that counted daily steps has grown into a new generation of intelligent health-monitoring systems worn on... Read more »

Title: Career Talk with Dr. Eli Bourassa Speaker: Dr. Eli Bourassa (Xanadu) Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM, August 7th. Location: MP137 Abstract: In this talk, Dr. Eli Bourassa will discuss his research career, from undergraduate studies through graduate school to his current role as a Principal Lead Quantum Architecture Scientist at Xanadu. Bio: Dr. Eli Bourassa is a Principal... Read more »

Title: Nonlinear wave-mixing as a route to transparent AR displays Speaker: Prof. Peter G.R. Smith, Professor of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Friday July 31st, 2026 Location: GB220 Abstract: Nonlinear wave-mixing opens an entirely new pathway for Augmented Reality displays. Unlike conventional approaches, this method harnesses nonlinear optics... Read more »