This #WiOWednesday, meet Liliana Ruiz Diaz, Hardware Development Engineer at Amazon Prime Air. ⚒️🛩️ An inventor with 30 US patents, her work spans #optics, AR/VR, #photonics, sensing, & drone systems. She also advocates for expanding STEM opportunities worldwide. https://bit.ly/3QOW7kK

This #WiOWednesday, we're highlighting Rosario Porras-Aguilar of UNC Charlotte. She develops accessible microscopy tools, helping expand the reach of optical technologies. She also mentors students and leads a collaborative research team.🔬 Learn more about her story here: https://bit.ly/4uArEW9

This #WiOWednesday, meet Kseniia Minakova, whose work in photonics and STEM outreach is helping expand access to science and renewable energy in Ukraine. 💡 Learn more about her story and browse the other 2026 SPIE Women in Optics profiles here: https://bit.ly/3QztZ4L

“I found comfort in science, where creativity is grounded in logic and discovery.” ⚗️ This #WiOWednesday, we’re spotlighting Odile Liboiron‑Ladouceur, professor & researcher of electrical and computer engineering at McGill University. Read her full profile here: https://bit.ly/3NxNTw5 #WomenInSTEM

#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

This #WiOWednesday, meet Verena Leopold, PhD student + doctoral researcher @[email protected] 👋 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

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

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

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

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