FoTO GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Jacobus M . and Michelle L . Oschmann Optical Sciences and Business Leadership Scholarship
University of Arizona alumnus Jacobus ( Jim ) M . Oschmann earned a Master of Science degree from the Wyant College of Optical Sciences and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Eller College of Management . Among his many career highlights are executive management positions at Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp ., including the vice presidency of both the tactical solutions and civil space and technology business units . In support of the international optics community , he has served on review panels and advisory boards for NASA , the National Science Foundation and the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy .
Michelle L . Oschmann is a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry , where she has performed several high-level roles , including vice president of VectraBank Colorado . She has also volunteered for a variety of organizations and been part of the YWCA of Boulder County board of directors .
This scholarship , generously provided by Jim and Michelle , will support those ambitious and dedicated students pursuing an education in optical sciences and an interest in business management .
CHENG-TING HUANG
Cheng-Ting is a first-year Ph . D . student and would like to develop novel optical components and design imaging systems in the field of applied optics . Cheng-Ting plans to work as an engineer and scientist in industry .
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