FoTO GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Lawrence A . Johnson Graduate Student Endowed Scholarship in Optical Sciences
Lawrence A . ( Larry ) Johnson founded ILX Lightwave Corp . in 1986 and served for 26 years as its president and CEO and chairman of its board of directors . He is recognized throughout the optics community for his business and technical acumen , which enabled ILX Lightwave to become the world leader in laser diode instrumentation and test systems and remain so throughout its history .
Johnson earned a B . S . in engineering physics from the Colorado School of Mines and M . S . and Ph . D . degrees from the University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences . Prior to establishing ILX Lightwave , he led a research group at Rosemount Inc ., where he was responsible for the development of fiber optic sensors for industrial applications . He also held technical positions in aerospace and government laboratories , focusing on electro-optical systems for defense and environmental monitoring .
This scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Lawrence A . and Nancy M . Johnson in appreciation of the faculty and staff of the Wyant College of Optical Sciences , and with special recognition for James C . Wyant , a mentor , longtime friend and member of the ILX Lightwave Corp . board of directors for over 24 years .
DALTON ANDERSON
Dalton attended the Wyant College ’ s Winter School Workshop which prompted his interest to apply for graduate studies at the College . Now a first-year Ph . D . student , Dalton ’ s plans are to work on experimental research in quantum optics and quantum information .
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