*Get To Know Photonics at UCF

​How do Lasers Solve Crimes - A crime is committed, glass is broken, and a suspect is arrested.  But how do they know the suspect committed the crime?  Find out how lasers are used to solve these mysteries!

Friday March 28, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, CREOL 103.  Presented by Dr. Matthieu Baudelet, Research Assistant Professor, Secondary Joint appointment at the National Center for Forensic Science.

Directed Energy Internships in Laser Science and Technology

The Army Research Laboratory Electro-optics and Photonics Division is involved in creating enabling technology for high energy lasers.  Research topics include solid-state lasers at cryogenic temperatures, ceramic laser gain media, eye-safer laser concepts, spectroscopy of novel laser materials, fiber lasers, stimulated Brillouin scattering, and coherent beam combining. 3-4 students will be hired as summer interns in 2014.

http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=527

We are seeking undergraduate and graduate student candidates in physics, electrical engineering, materials sciences, and optics, who are U.S. citizens. First-time participants must have at least one full year of school to complete following the summer of 2014. For more information, send an email to DEscholars@arl.army.mil. To apply, send an email with a résumé, cover letter, unofficial transcript, names of

2 references, and their email addresses. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by February 28, 2014.  Program sponsored by the Directed Energy Professional Society www.deps.org.

Jeffrey O. White, OSA Fellow

Army Research Lab, RDRL-SEE-M

2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197

301-394-0069   jeffrey.owen.white@us.army.mil​

More Scholarships!

Submitted By: Carol Wyatt on behalf of Bob Holmes, Vice President, Development and Alumni Affairs, and CEO, UCF Foundation, Inc.
Submitted For: UCF Alumni Association
Subject: UCF Alumni Association Scholarships

Each year the UCF Alumni Association awards more than $40,000 in scholarships to UCF students demonstrating strong academic ability and significant extracurricular and community involvement. The UCF Alumni Association is, once again, pleased to offer more than a dozen scholarship opportunities. UCF students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships for which they are eligible.

Applications are now available on myUCF.  Apply for scholarships based on eligibility* by following these simple steps:

1.      Read all scholarship criteria and complete ALL required supporting documents prior to submitting your application
2.      Log into myUCF
3.      Select "Student Self Service"
4.      Click on "Scholarship Application" > "Home Page" > "Add New Scholarship"
5.      Complete and submit application(s)

*Scholarships will appear in myUCF based on eligibility requirements specific to each scholarship. Criteria used to determine eligibility includes, but is not limited to: GPA, class standing and academic program.

Be sure to visit www.ucfalumni.com/scholarships for all criteria and application steps for each scholarship.

The deadline to apply is midnight, Saturday, March 15, 2014. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions? Call 407.UCF.ALUM (823.2586) or e-mail scholarships@ucfalumni.com​​

CREOL Contest

CREOL Optics Demo Contest

·        Abstract Due by February 21^st

o   Submit electronically to asincore@knights.ucf.edu or
hard copy to Alex Sincore in CREOL Room 132

·        Top THREE (3) Abstracts will be chosen

o   These will be constructed following February 21^st,
to be finished by March 21^st

·        The three optic demos will then be judged by all of CREOL to determine the winner of the Optics Demo Contest

o   The winning group will receive $100 cash prize!

o   CREOL demo viewing and judging set for March 28^th

·        Groups may consist of 1-4 students

o   This contest is open to graduate AND undergraduate students
in optics or related fields

o   It is encouraged to form groups between various labs

o   Groups are encouraged to ask advisors/professors for help in salvaging materials for construction. This allows more money to be used for the demo itself

·        Winners, as well as nominees, will have a poster constructed with their names on it. As well as their demos continually displayed in the front CREOL hallway!

o   Looks great on resumes!

o   Will go on the CAOS and CREOL website!

o   Potentially make $100!

CREOL Optics Demo Contest

Name(s):

Project Name:

Submitted Date:

1.      Attach ONE (1) page abstract detailing the educational purpose and scientific/technical background to the project.

·         KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE!

·         These demos will be used as demonstrations for students touring CREOL, such as middle and high school students. As well as during Optics Day and any other relevant events. The project should be informative as well as easily explained to someone unfamiliar with optics/science.

·         Ensure the abstract includes BOTH the technical description of the project for the judges, as well as an explanation of how it relates to educating non-science persons.

·         Projects CAN improve on already existing demos, but must be well designed.

·         The project can be unexpectedly simple, yet “fun” and engaging to the audience. Motivating interest in science is a top priority.

·         If chosen, a one-page procedure manual will be required to assist a student in operating/fixing the demo.

2.      Attach a computer-aided schematic of the project. Be sure to include electrical requirements, beam path, safety concerns, etc. Roughly 1.5” x 3” (45 cm x 90 cm) footprint is an appropriate estimate.

·         Observe the demos located in the front CREOL hallway as a guide for project space constraints. Smaller or larger demos are allowed, obviously minimize space when possible.

·         You may hand draw the schematic, ensure it is legible and well-drawn (usage of straight-edge preferred).

·         It is desirable that the demo can be used without opening the Plexiglas enclosure, such as the ‘Hologram’ demo. This allows ease in demo usage.

3.      Attach a list of materials needed to construct the project, including budget estimates for each item. Each group is allowed up to $100 towards project construction.

·         It is HIGHLY encouraged to salvage unused optics/components around the lab to aide in the construction. Ask your professor and class-mates for contributions!

·         CAOS can provide Plexiglas enclosures and tables, as seen in the demos located in the front CREOL hallway.​

Disney Presentation on Engineering Careers

I received this from Office of Experiential Learning. A Disney Rep said that they are starting to use optics and photonics and there is a growing need for Photonics Engineers there.  Should be an interesting talk.​

Attention Engineering Majors! Disney Campus Recruiters and Hiring leaders will be on campus Wednesday, January 29th Please join us for an Information Session to learn more about Exciting internship opportunities! We are currently recruiting for Fall 2014 internships! Info Session to take place at Cape Florida  316 ABCD  3rd floor of the Student Union Wednesday , January 29th, 2014 4:00pm For more information about upcoming opportunities visit www.disneyinterns.com

Bachelors Degree Program in the News

Featured by the Laser Institute of America:

BS PSE News Article​

*Air Force Research Laboratory Human Performance Wing Repperger Research Intern Program

FROM:          Office of the Chief Scientist

                      711th Human Performance Wing

                      Air Force Research Laboratory

                      Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

As Chief Scientist for all of the U.S. Air Force’s human-centered research at Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), I solicit your assistance in helping us spread the word about our Repperger Research Intern program.  A colleague or acquaintance of yours who works in AFRL suggested I send the information to you for review and dissemination as applicable.

The Repperger Research Intern Program honors the life and works of Dr. Daniel W. Repperger (1942-2010), who was one of our top scientists and a mentor of many young engineers and scientists.  Through the program, we will be providing 8-10 internships this summer for graduate students or undergraduate students in their junior or senior year to work under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist.  Additional information and application instructions are in the attached brochure.  NOTE:  This is not a U.S Government position.  Students selected for participation in this program, will be offered temporary summer employment for the internship by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education to perform research for AFRL’s Human Performance Wing.   Selected participants will be required to undergo a National Agency Background Check before being granted access to government computer systems.

If you have questions, please contact Mr. Mike Griffin in my office at (937) 255-7629 or michael.griffin.15.ctr@us.af.mil. 

Here’s a brief summary of the program:

·         Program Dates:  June 2 – August 8, 2014

·         Application Deadline:  February 28, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. EST

·         Application includes:  Application form (back of brochure), resume, transcript (unofficial okay), proof of U.S. citizenship and letter of recommendation from adviser or professor

·         Email application package to 711.hpw.chiefscientist@us.af.mil

·         Award Notifications:  On or about  March 21, 2014

·         Research projects available at one of two research locations:

―      Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio

―      Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas

·         Benefits to Intern:

―      Stipend: $12,000

―      Experience of working in an operational laboratory under the mentorship of an Air Force scientist

―      Collaboration with other Air Force scientists and research interns

―      Lodging:  Student’s expense - Click on items below for lodging options near Wright Patterson:

• Wright State University Summer Housing

• Apartment Finder

• Local Hotel Search

·         Available research projects (project descriptions are in attached brochure):

―      COMPUTATIONAL MODELS OF HUMAN INFORMATION PROCESSING

―      COLLABORATIVE LEARNING, ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK METHODS FOR READINESS ENHANCEMENT

―      PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGIES FOR ANALYST AND ANALYST TEAMS

―      LOW-LATENCY PLAN EXECUTION MONITORING IN THE RAINBOW AUTONOMICS FRAMEWORK

―      HEURISTICS FOR ROBUSTNESS AND TRUST IN INTEGRATED HUMAN-MACHINE DECISION SYSTEMS

―      MINDMODELING: HIERARCHICAL DISTRIBUTED SEARCH ALGORITHM

―      COMPUTATIONALLY RATIONAL MODELS OF PERCEPTION AND ACTION IN MONITORING TASKS

―      MODELING WORKLOAD CAPACITY

―      INTERACTIVE NETWORK VISUALIZATIONS FOR EFFECTIVE VISUAL ANALYTICS

―      ADAPTIVE TRAINING FOR ELITE ATHLETE/COMBAT WARRIOR

―      HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS OF DISPLAY MODALITIES DURING A THREAT DETECTION TASK

―      EVALUATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF THE VIGILANCE DECREMENT IN NETWORK SECURITY DEFENDERS

―      STRESS, GENETICS AND BEHAVIOR

―      HUMAN SUPERVISION OF MULTIPLE AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

―      OPTICAL INVESTIGATION OF BIOLOGICAL RESPONSE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE

―      IMPACT OF SHORT PULSE ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS ON MAMMALIAN CELLS

―      MILITARY & NON-MILITARY PERSONNEL'S THREAT PERCEPTION OF A DEPLOYMENT OF A DIRECTED ENERGY WEAPON DURING IRREGULAR AND REGULAR WARFARE SCENARIOS

―      BIOCHEMISTRY / MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF PHOTOBIOMODULATION

―      BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF TERAHERTZ RADIATION

―      BIOLOGICAL INTERACTION OF ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS

―      BIOLOGICAL AND NANOMATERIAL SENSOR DEVELOPMENT FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE

―      COGNITIVE AND HUMAN FACTORS OF ANOMALY DETECTION

―      UNDERSTANDING AND PREDICTING HUMAN-CENTRIC THREATS

―      ERGONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS IN AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION

―      EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF INCIDENT POST-DEPLOYMENT MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN AIR FORCE MILITARY MEDICAL PERSONNEL​