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Breaking Through: Women in Photonics Photonics Media: Breaking Through
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Breaking Through is a Photonics Media podcast that examines the role of women in photonics. This series focuses on those working in photonics — in academia, research and industry — about challenges they face, and how to rise above those challenges to help future generations succeed.
This podcast is written and produced by Senior Editor Justine Murphy, who is also writer and host of Photonics Media’s Light Matters newscast. She is an award-winning journalist with nearly 20 years of experience in the field, ranging from print publications to online broadcasting.
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Breaking Through: Women in Photonics, ep.4 Kate Medicus
In this episode, Kate Medicus, an R & D team leader specializing in metrology and optics manufacturing at New York-based Optimax, discusses her years of experience in the optics field. She looks back on her education and career, sharing not only her experiences but also some guidance and advice for future generations.
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Breaking Through: Women in Photonics, ep.3 Jie Qiao
Breaking Through: Women in Photonics, ep.3 Jie Qiao by Photonics Media: Breaking Through
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Breaking Through: Women in Photonics, ep.2 Mackenzie Van Camp
In this episode, we talk with Mackenzie Van Camp, a Ph.D. candidate at Boston University who is studying ways to apply quantum mechanics of light for higher precision measurements, specifically in sensing applications, using a process called spontaneous parametric down-conversion. As a younger female embarking on her career in photonics, she shares her experiences and offers a unique perspective on the industry.
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Breaking Through: Women in Photonics, ep.1 Andrea Armani
This premiere episode features Andrea Armani, an associate professor of chemical engineering and materials science, and electrical engineering and electrophysics at the University of Southern California. She shares her personal experience as a woman in the field, how she sees women’s roles evolving, and her views on women of all ages breaking through antiquated boundaries.