11.2012

European centers for outreach in photonics

European Centres for Outreach in Photonics (ECOP) is an alliance committed to create long-term partnerships for enhanced engagement in Photonics outreach. ECOP’s goal is to promote the importance, potential, pervasiveness and ubiquity of Optics and Photonics - “The Science and Technology of Light”. Its long-term mission is to impact all levels of European society, from students and teachers, industry, entrepreneurs, citizens of all ages to multidisciplinary institutions at large, and raise awareness of the importance of Photonics in a sustained way.

The ECOP Alliance connects nodes in European countries by building a network of Photonics research groups and outreach teams that aim to strengthen links with their local community. This is accomplished by developing tailor-made programmes and activities to address schools, universities, museums, media, industry, hospitals, etc. to communicate the importance of Photonics, the latest scientific research, discoveries, and innovations.

ECOP is enthusiastic to team up with scientists, educators, artists, museums, industry and other entities across Europe that are as passionate about science communication, public awareness and understanding of Photonics. The Alliance aims to establish hubs of outreach activities in Photonics across Europe.

NUI Galway is proud to be a founding member.

06.2012

Bigss 2012 : june 7^th - 13^th 2012 

The Biophotonics and Imaging Graduate Summer School (BIGSS) was held in Galway from June 7^th - 13^th2012. This was our 4^thsummer school and structured in the same way as the previous summer school. The speakers covered wide range  of topics in biophotonics such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Photoacoustic Tomography (PAT), Phase Microscopy, and much more.

Here are some pictures. (Coming Soon !!!)

Here are all the recorded lectures

You could also visit our Facebook Page for more BIGSS 2012 pictures

04.2012

STEVE Jacques at nuig: May 1^st/2^nd

SHORT COURSE - Tissue optics and moving biophotonics into the clinic

TUTOR:         Steven L. Jacques, OHSU and NUI Galway

VENUE:         NUI Galway, Ireland; School of Physics, Room AO208

DATE:            May 1, 11:00 to May 2, 13:00

WEB:              www.nuigalway,ie/tomi

Session 1: Tissue optical properties, Spectroscopy/Imaging

Session 2: Monte Carlo simulations of light transport, Photochemical interactions

Session 3: Photothermal interactions, Photomechanical interactions

Real world examples including BiliChek – (Philips) and a polarisation camera for cancer margin detection will be discussed as they arise.

Register now via: http://www.imaging.nuigalway.ie/shortcourses/stevejacquesbookingform.html

03.2012

BIGSS 12 NOtifications: Friday, March 16th

Successful applicants to this years BIGSS will be notified on or before this coming Friday, 16th March 2012. A standard Letter of Support (LoS) form will be attached with each email.  We strongly encourage students to fill this in, and return it to us for signing as soon as possible, as the visa application process can be lengthy.

For any further queries contact Dr Marie-Louise O'Connell: Marie-Louise.OConnellul.ie

Phd studentships now available at tomi

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for PhD studentships with the School of Physics, National University of Ireland, Galway. We are looking for highly motivated students who wish to hone their knowledge of physics, engineering and/or software development to deliver new tools for clinical and pre-clinical investigation of the eye, skin and brain. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for PhD studentships with the School of Physics, National University of Ireland, Galway. We are looking for highly motivated students who wish to hone their knowledge of physics, engineering and/or software development to deliver new tools for clinical and pre-clinical investigation of the eye, skin and brain. Check out the OCT news feature now.

To submit an application contact Prof Martin Leahy directly : Martin.Leahynuigalway.ie

prof steve l. jacques: short course: tissue optics and moving biophotonics into the clinic

In recognition of his contributions to the field of photomedicine, Prof Steve L. Jacques was appointed Adjunct Professor at the School of Physics, NUI Galway in 2012. For more on his prolific contributions to imaging and spectroscopy read his profile on our staff page.

Prof Jacques will conduct a short course concerning tissue optics and its translation into the clinic on location at NUI              Galway, in May this year. For more details and to register your interest, see our resources page.

L'OreaL "women in science" fellowship 2012

L'Oreal-UNESCO Fellowships For Women In Science (FWIS) 2012 now has the pleasure to announce the call for applications and invite all eligible female postdoctoral researchers at your institution to consider this call. If you are interested in applying, please read the information below:

http://www.womeninscience.co.uk/  CLOSING DATE MARCH 23^RD2012

bigss 12 registration extended to march 2nd

Due to poular demand the BIGSS 12 organising committee has extended the registration deadline until March 2nd 2012. Submitted applications from the previous deadline will receive a notification confirming their submission soon. All              successful applicants will be notified in early March. In the meantime, stay tuned for more programme and funding updates!

For further details please contact: Dr. Marie-Louise O'Connell: Marie-Louise.OConnellul.ie

DeaDLINE FEb 15th: SPIE Educational scholarship

To be eligible to apply, students must:

• Be a Member* of SPIE
• Be enrolled in an optics, photonics, imaging, or optoelectronics program or related discipline (e.g., physics,              electrical engineering) at an accredited school for the full year beginning Fall 2012 (Sept 2012-July 2013)
• Be in high school or secondary school, undergraduate or post-secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate                school

This is an amazing opportunity for potential BIGSS applicants to attend the school FULLY FUNDED. Go to the SPIE website     and fill in the necessary details: http://spie.org/x7236.xml

BIGSS 12 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Go to: http://imaging.nuigalway.ie/bigssbookingform.html and fill in all relevant fields including research motivations and poster title and abstract. Registration closes in two weeks time on Friday, 17th February 2012. Remember, places are limited so please apply early. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of the month.

For further details please contact Dr Marie-Louise O'Connell

TOMI Researcher awarded Newport-Spectra Physics Research Excellence Award

The Newport Spectra-Physics Research Excellence Travel Awards Program provides funding for university students to attend the two largest meetings of SPIE, where they will present their research. Ms Susan Daly of the TOMI research     group was amongst this years Photonics West awardees.