Hard Tech Venture Summit: From Silicon Valley to Boston
Written by Paolo Tomassone A month ago, the IEEE Hard Tech Venture Summit brought together founders, investors, and industry partners at SRI International in Menlo Park. The format worked: ten […]
Get to Know Your Leadership: Peter Delfyett, VP of Membership
This column highlights the experiences and perspectives of leaders and volunteers within the IEEE Photonics Society, offering members a closer look at the individuals shaping the community. Through Q&A-style interviews, […]
Empowering IEEE Volunteers: Unlocking Impact with MGA vTools
IEEE’s local volunteers are the backbone of a global community built on connection, innovation, and service. Whether organizing technical talks, supporting student activities, leading strategic initiatives, or strengthening professional networks […]
Get to Know Your Leadership: Astghik Chalyan, AVP of STEM Outreach
This column highlights the experiences and perspectives of leaders and volunteers within the IEEE Photonics Society, offering members a closer look at the individuals shaping the community. Through Q&A-style interviews, […]
Get to Know Your Leadership: Zhi Liao, Technician Education Representative
This column highlights the experiences and perspectives of leaders and volunteers within the IEEE Photonics Society, offering members a closer look at the individuals shaping the community. Through Q&A-style interviews, […]
IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute: Hands-On STEM Summer Camp Meets Innovation
Are you ready to spark your teen’s curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills this summer? The IEEE TryEngineering Summer Institute offers high school students a unique opportunity to dive into the […]
Vision 2026: IEEE Student Innovation & Project Showcase Inspires Young Researchers at Zhejiang Ocean University
The IEEE Photonics Society Student Chapter at Zhejiang Ocean University recently hosted Vision 2026: IEEE Student Innovation & Project Showcase, an inspiring event that brought together students, faculty, and IEEE […]
Chapter Best Practice: Celebrating World Photonics Day at IZPHOTECH’25
For the fourth consecutive year, Talks on Photonics Science and Technology (IZPHOTECH) brought together the photonics community to celebrate World Photonics Day. IZPHOTECH’25 was held on October 21–22, 2025, as […]
Lessons Learned Working at Startups: A Close-up View
Startups, particularly tech startups, have been experiences a time of growth, with some stellar success stories. It is easy to feel like you just missed the next Facebook (Meta?), Uber, […]
Conexión con la Comunidad Mexicana de Óptica: Strengthening the Optics and Photonics Community in Mexico
The field of optics and photonics is growing rapidly, and so is the community that drives it. Conexión con la Comunidad Mexicana de Óptica (CCMO), an initiative developed by the […]