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The Symposium on Undergraduate Research, organized by Professor Harold Metcalf, is held each year alongside the Optical Society of America (Optica) and the Division of Laser Science (DLS) annual meetings. It offers undergraduate students an opportunity to present their research in optics, connect with professionals in the field, and engage with thought leaders in laser science.
The Symposium on Undergraduate Research, organized by Professor Harold Metcalf, is held each year alongside the Optical Society of America (Optica) and the Division of Laser Science (DLS) annual meetings. It offers undergraduate students an opportunity to present their research in optics, connect with professionals in the field, and engage with thought leaders in laser science.
Recent Symposium
Recent Symposium
Denver, CO 2025
Denver, CO 2025
The 2025 Undergraduate Research was held in Denver, CO, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Symposium Archives
Symposium Archives
Denver, CO 2024
Denver, CO 2024
The 2024 Undergraduate Research was held in Denver, CO, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics
Tacoma, WA 2023
Tacoma, WA 2023
The 2023 Undergraduate Research was held in Tacoma, WA, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Rochester, New York 2022
Rochester, New York 2022
The 2022 Undergraduate Research was held in Rochester, NY, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Undergraduate presenters and mentors at the 2022 Symposium in Rochester, NY. The mentor at the bottom right is Professor Harold Metcalf at the age of 82.
Remote, 2021
Remote, 2021
The 2021 Undergraduate Research Symposium was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the virtual format, students from across the country presented their research in optics.
Remote, 2020
Remote, 2020
The 2020 Undergraduate Research Symposium was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the virtual format, students from across the country presented their research in optics.
Washington, D.C 2019
Washington, D.C 2019
The 2019 Undergraduate Research was held in Washington, D.C, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Washington, D.C 2018
Washington, D.C 2018
The 2018 Undergraduate Research was held in Washington, D.C, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Washington, D.C 2017
Washington, D.C 2017
The 2017 Undergraduate Research was held in Washington, D.C, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Rochester, NY 2016
Rochester, NY 2016
The 2016 Undergraduate Research was held in Rochester, NY, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics. Sadly, no photos were taken.
San Jose, CA 2015
San Jose, CA 2015
The 2015 Undergraduate Research was held in San Jose, CA, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Tucson, AZ 2014
Tucson, AZ 2014
The 2014 Undergraduate Research was held in Tucson, AZ, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics. Sadly, no photos were taken.
Orlando, FL 2013
Orlando, FL 2013
The 2013 Undergraduate Research was held in Orlando, FZ, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics. Sadly, no photos were taken.
Rochester, NY 2012
Rochester, NY 2012
The 2012 Undergraduate Research was held in Rochester, NY, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics. Sadly, no photos were taken.
San Jose, CA 2011
San Jose, CA 2011
The 2011 Undergraduate Research was held in San Jose, CA, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics. Sadly, no photos were taken.
Rochester, NY 2010
Rochester, NY 2010
The 2010 Undergraduate Research was held in Rochester, NY, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
San Jose, CA 2009
San Jose, CA 2009
The 2009 Undergraduate Research was held in San Jose, CA, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Rochester, NY 2008
Rochester, NY 2008
The 2008 Undergraduate Research was held in Rochester, NY, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
San Jose, CA 2007
San Jose, CA 2007
The 2007 Undergraduate Research was held in San Jose, CA, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Rochester, NY 2006
Rochester, NY 2006
The 2006 Undergraduate Research was held in Rochester, NY, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Tucson, AZ 2005
Tucson, AZ 2005
The 2005 Undergraduate Research was held in Tucson, AZ, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Rochester, NY 2004
Rochester, NY 2004
The 2004 Undergraduate Research was held in Rochester, NY, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Tucson, AZ 2003
Tucson, AZ 2003
The 2003 Undergraduate Research was held in Tucson, AZ, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Orlando, FL 2002
Orlando, FL 2002
The 2002 Undergraduate Research was held in Orlando, FL, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
Long Beach, CA 2001
Long Beach, CA 2001
The 2001 Undergraduate Research was held in Long Beach, CA, as part of Optica's Frontiers in Optics conference. Students from across the country presented research in optics.
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