On the "All Things Photonics" podcast, #SPIE's Director of Government Affairs, Jennifer O'Bryan, spoke on the consequences of potential budget cuts. The U.S. will fall behind in science & technology, O'Bryan said. "[This funding is] how you stay in the race." 💡 Watch here: https://bit.ly/4edlXXu

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It's that time of year again... nominations for the 2027 #SPIE Society Awards are open through 31 July! 🏆 Help us celebrate those who are making incredible contributions to the #photonics and #optics community. 💡🥳 View our nomination guide here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dIGNPC

The future of #optics and #photonics looks bright. 💡 Congratulations to the 2026 #SPIE Optics and Photonics Scholarship recipients. We’re excited to support the next wave of researchers, engineers, and innovators. ✨

Back in 2017, I created this portrait of Leeuwarden-born spy, dancer, and icon of strength Mata Hari. This year, the city of Leeuwarden celebrates her 150th birthday. To mark the occasion, Rudi from the Saint T-shirt store and I decided to reissue the T-shirt we originally made nine years ago. Check: https://thesaintshirts.nl/product/68860/nl/studio_edward_kobus_mata_hari_(dames) #matahari #leeuwarden #visitleeuwarden #spie #ww1 #dance #Paris #Vincennes

Today, we get to celebrate 85 outstanding students in #optics and #photonics! 💡 #SPIE has awarded $351,000 in scholarships to students around the world conducting research in lasers, imaging, astronomy, optical engineering, and more. Read the press release here: spie.org/news/spie-aw...

The 2026 #SPIE IDL Photo Contest is officially open! 📸 Amateur and pro photographers alike are encouraged to submit for a chance to win cash prizes: https://bit.ly/3PtoTqH @[email protected] #LightDay2026

Join us for the May edition of the #SPIE Poincaré Webinar Series featuring Etienne Brasselet of the Université de Bordeaux on 26 May 2026.💡 Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4usHQsZ

Join us on 28 April for the newest edition of the #SPIE Poincaré Webinar Series with Florian Willomitzer (University of Arizona). He’ll explore how computational 3D imaging is expanding what’s possible in sensing. Register here: https://bit.ly/4vMWfBd

Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging, 4th edition, has received the 2026 Joseph W. Goodman Book Writing Award from #SPIE and Optica, recognizing its impact across research, teaching, and industry. 📕 Congratulations to the authors! 🎉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dPuilN

We are pleased to welcome NIH Senior Investigator Adrienne Campbell-Washburn to #SPIE Medical Imaging 2026! Campbell-Washburn is delivering the opening plenary presentation for the conference, discussing how her lab is rethinking mid-field MRI imaging. 🤔 #SPIEMedicalImaging