Careers

Kurt Bernardo Wolf on Being Adaptable in the Pursuit of Science

Rebecca Robinson | 10 April 2018

In this installment of Senior Member Insights, a mathematician and theoretical physicist shares the career twists that led him into the field of optics. read more  

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Tina Kidger on Success Through Confidence

Rebecca Robinson | 29 March 2018

For this installment of Senior Member Insights, an industry leader discusses the path that led her into optics. read more  

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Joel Villatoro on Being Open to Opportunity

Rebecca Robinson | 13 March 2018

In this installment of Senior Member Insights, a globe-trotting experimental-research professor shares his perspective on the importance of exploring new prospects and challenges. read more  

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Pavel Peterka on the Importance of Collaboration

Rebecca Robinson | 27 February 2018

For this installment of Senior Member Insights, a Czech research scientist discusses the benefits that working together and embracing the unexpected can bring to science. read more  

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How to Work Smarter, Not Longer

Rebecca Robinson | 22 February 2018

Here are some tips for how to get the most out of your workday and still be out the door at a reasonable hour. read more  

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Judith Dawes on Juggling Leadership and Teaching

Rebecca Robinson | 13 February 2018

In this installment of Senior Member Insights, we talk with an Australian physicist about balancing a teaching career, extensive leadership roles and other commitments. read more  

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Simple Tips for Before, During and After a Media Interview

Rebecca B. Andersen | 07 February 2018

OSA’s Director of Public Relations shares some best practices for participating in an interview regarding your research. read more  

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Neset Akozbek on the Power of Persistence

Rebecca Robinson | 30 January 2018

For this installment of Senior Member Insights, Neset Akozbek emphasizes the importance of persistence and hard work in overcoming career challenges. read more  

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Kung-Hsuan Lin on Navigating a Research Career in Academia

Rebecca Robinson | 16 January 2018

In this installment of Senior Member Insights, an academic researcher in Taiwan reflects on the decisions and contingencies that have shaped his career. read more  

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Connecting Your Way to the Future You

Rebecca B. Andersen | 10 January 2018

OSA's director of public relations offers some tips for optimizing LinkedIn as a tool for career advancement. read more