women in optics

Ahead of speaking at SPIE Photonics West, Dr Ursula Keller, head of research at ETH Zurich, discusses her career in ultrafast science

Thomas Südmeyer, from University of Neuchâtel, discusses a new book aimed at providing role models for young researchers

Jessica Rowbury reports from the European Photonics Industry Consortium's annual meeting, where the ongoing struggle to recruit skilled engineers was discussed

A good mentor is key to increasing appreciation for photonics among school pupils, says Daniela Marin, an engineering student who recently held a workshop for young pupils

Professor Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, chair of the recent Bios Clinical Technologies and Systems track at Photonics West, discusses her work translating medical technology and encouraging inclusion in photonics

Liz Gerrish gives her perspective on why having a mentor is crucial for women beginning careers in photonics

In a follow-up to her piece in our last issue, Liz Gerrish, technical programme manager and senior optical engineer at Wilcox Industries, provides further leadership perspective from being a woman in STEM

Optical research engineer, Katie Schwertz, discusses the need for mutual understanding and empathy within the photonics community in order to move towards gender equity