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#WiOWednesday spotlight: Lia Li, CEO/CTO of Zero Point Motion!
Citing Arthur Ashkin as her scientific inspiration, Lia aims to develop tech with a lasting impact. She is currently working in semiconductors, focusing on sensing tech for navigation and motion. 💡
https://bit.ly/3NTveuA #WomenInSTEM
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This #WiOWednesday, meet Verena Leopold, PhD student + doctoral researcher @fau.de 👋
Her research focuses on photon correlations from distant stars, combining mechanics, #astronomy, programming, & hardware dev! 🔭💡
Read her story in the #WomenInOptics notebook: https://bit.ly/4sQXFID
#WomenInSTEM
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This #WiOWednesday, we're highlighting Theresa Kunz!
As a principal optical design engineer at Jabil, she leads teams developing advanced AR and automotive HUD optical systems. Read more about how she drives collaboration and innovation in optics + #photonics: https://bit.ly/3P2fRAo
#WomenInSTEM
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Happy #WiOWednesday!
This week we're spotlighting Neha Khatri, principal scientist at CSIR‑CSIO! Her love for math and physics led to a career shaping high‑precision optical tech for healthcare, aviation, imaging, & more. 🌟
Read her full profile: https://bit.ly/4b7WuwY #WomenInSTEM #WomenInOptics
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This #WiOWednesday, we’re featuring Yuko Kakazu, astronomer and manager at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. 🔭
She helps connect communities with science and leads major international research efforts through workforce development and outreach.
Read more here!
https://bit.ly/4l4QARZ
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This #WiOWednesday, we’re celebrating Jana Jágerská, a photonics researcher & prof at UiT whose passion, integrity, and resilience drive her work.
Her journey shows how strong mentorship can shape a STEM career. 🔭
Learn more about Jágerská: https://bit.ly/46p8bOt #WomenInSTEM #WomenInOptics
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It’s #WiOWednesday!
We’re celebrating Rekha Gautam, Senior Scientist and Raman Team Lead at @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social. Her research in Raman spectroscopy & biological screening continues to advance #optics and #photonics. 💡
Read her 2026 SPIE Women in Optics profile: https://bit.ly/4trhqYp
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This week’s #WiOWednesday features Edeline Fotheringham, Senior Director of Operations at Daylight Solutions. 🥽 She’s turned her early passion for optics into leading teams that create cutting‑edge laser systems.
Explore her #WomenInOptics story below!
https://bit.ly/4kkgkcD
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Welcome back to our #WiOWednesday series! 🎉 Today we highlight Hatice Ceylan Koydemir, assistant professor at @tamu.bsky.social, whose research in point‑of‑care diagnostics is expanding access to early disease detection and better health outcomes. 🔬
Read more below:
https://bit.ly/3NSh8cA
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This #WiOWednesday, we highlight Arianna Bresci's dedication to math, physics, & #optics in her work as a postdoc associate at MIT. She strives to emphasize the creativity, collaboration, and impact within the STEM community. 🌱💡
Learn more in the 2026 #WomenInOptics notebook! https://bit.ly/3LqTDXm
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For this week's #WiOWednesday, meet Anee Azim, a senior research engineer at Lockheed Martin!
She is advancing ML & sensemaking while championing the breaking of stigmas so young women can thrive in STEM. 🧪 Explore her story in the 2026 #WomenInOptics notebook: https://bit.ly/3Z87hBG
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Celebrating Ladan Arissian, a physicist at NIST, for the 2026 #WiOWednesday series! From photodiode characterization to RF innovation, she champions community: “It’s crucial to support other women." ✨
Read more about Arissian & her work at the link 🔗 https://bit.ly/3KPlqR2
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The 2026 SPIE #WomenInOptics notebook is out now! 🎉
Explore 26 inspiring profiles of scientists, engineers, and innovators advancing STEM across the globe. Read the profiles and request your free copy on our website: https://bit.ly/3K2XJni
#Optics #Photonics #WiOWednesday
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Closing out our #WiOWednesday series with Kelsey Wooley of Eulitha! She leads the U.S. office, drives AR lithography innovation, and uplifts the next generation in STEM.
Read her profile in the 2025 #SPIE #WomenInOptics notebook: spie.org/community-s...
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“Don’t be afraid and take risks; you will always be rewarded.”
From joining science talks to founding a photonics startup, Juniyali Nauriyal is well-deserved of this week’s #WiOWednesday recognition! Read her story in the 2025 #SPIE Women in Optics notebook: spie.org/community-s...
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When #WiOWednesday lands on National Science Appreciation Day! 🤩
Meet @urochester.bsky.social professor Jennifer Kruschwitz! She switched from pre-med to optics as a student and never looked back. 💯 #WomenInSTEM
Read her profile in the #SPIE #WomenInOptics notebook: spie.org/community-s...
Get ready for another #WiOWednesday feature! #WomenInSTEM
Meet Mariana Fraga, Assistant Professor and Lead of Sensors and Photovoltaic Devices Research Group at Mackenzie Presbyterian University.
Read her story in the 2025 SPIE Women in Optics notebook: spie.org/community-s...
"Dream big but also be practical in testing out your ideas as you move forward."
We are bringing #WiOWednesday to Bluesky! Each week, we feature one of the inspiring women from the SPIE #WomenInOptics notebook.
Meet Bárbara Buades! She is CEO & co-founder of MEETOPTICS, a company helping engineers find the optical components they need. Read her profile: spie.org/community-s...
