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BoG Elected Members

New Voices on the Board of Governors: Advancing a Shared Vision for Photonics

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UFO Day

How Photonics and Lasers Illuminate the World of Sci-Fi and Real-World Discovery

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Meet Our Team

Get to Know Staff: IEEE Photonics Publications Team

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Celebrating Emerging Talent: USTC Student Branch Hosts Research Competition in Photonics

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Mike McKee

Get to Know Your Leadership: Mike McKee, Education Committee Chair

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Education

Future-Focused Learning: Educational Offerings on the Horizon for Photonics

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Note From The President

June 2025

As President of the IEEE Photonics Society, I am proud to share that our collective vision strongly aligns with the IEEE Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, now in its implementation phase following last year’s organizational refresh. This forward-looking plan reinforces our dedication to advancing photonics responsibly, promoting interdisciplinary innovation, and inspiring the next generation of technologists through integrity and global community engagement. It provides a clear and compelling roadmap for how our Society can continue to ...
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"Nick" by Chris Doerr