OptoFest 2019

https://photonics.utoronto.ca/optofest-2019/

Doors Open Toronto

https://www.toronto.ca/news/the-20th-annual-doors-open-toronto-2019-lineup-announced/

Second Annual Optics & Photonics Student Conference

https://photonics.utoronto.ca/optics-photonics-student-conference-2019/ Our second annual conference is an opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students in optics and photonics to share their research with their peers while learning from leading experts in the field. Sponsored by SPIE Focus. Invited Speakers: Prof. Federico Rosei – INRS Prof. Paul O’Brien – York University Prof. Claude Fabre – UPMC Sorbonne... Read more »

Optics & Photonics Alumni Event

Our first ever alumni event featured invitees who have graduated from programs studying optics & photonics and have gone on to build successful careers in a variety of industries. Grad students were able to meet them in person and learn about their experiences and helpful tips for their own career aspirations. 2020 Alumni included: Moez... Read more »

Invited Talk from OSA Ambassador Dr. Sarah Lukes

Title: How my academic and industrial experiences led me to entrepreneurship in optical MEMS technology Bio: Founder, CEO – Agile Focus Designs A National Science Foundation Graduate Research fellow, Sarah Lukes received an electrical engineering PhD from Montana State University in 2015. Her diverse background includes working in orthopedics/radiology, cardiovascular stents, and cryogenics at the Mayo... Read more »

SPIE/OSA Game Night

The SPIE/OSA Virtual Game Night was held on January 7, 2021 from 7 to 9 pm. Grad students socialized while enjoying a variety of virtual games including: Jackbox, AmongUs, and more!

Optics & Photonics Alumni Event

alumni-event-2021-poster The Alumni Event was a great opportunity for current grad students to meet with invited alumni and discuss life after graduation. Like last year, our group of invited alumni have gone on to forge notable careers in industry, entrepreneurship, and academia. During the event, they shared their experiences in a panel session followed by... Read more »

Optics & Photonics Alumni Event

Alumni-Event-2022-poster The lastest installment of the Alumni Event was a held in-person again, with a great group of invited alumni from various UofT optics programs. They shared their advice and experiences of life after grad school, with many students present and taking the chance to network and connect face-to-face. 2022 Alumni include: Ryan Field –... Read more »

Game Night!

BA5157

Hi everyone! The UofT SPIE & Optica Student Chapter is having another game night get-together on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023, at 6 pm, taking place in the ECE Grad Lounge BA 5157. Board games, food, and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!  Please register with the following form, so enough... Read more »