OPTICS AND PHOTONICS EDUCATION IN THE EU: Programs, Skills, and Pathways
Moderators
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Neringa Noreikienė |
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Goëry Genty |
For the tenth time, the European Optical Society (EOS) is organizing a special session dedicated to EU initiatives and projects in Optics & Photonics. This year, the focus is on education. This session aims to showcase various initiatives designed to enhance the education of future Optics & Photonics professionals, strengthen the capabilities of the European university and research system, and explore how it can be improved to better meet the evolving demands of industry and the society.
The session is moderated by Neringa Noreikienė (EPIC – European Photonics Industry Consortium) and Goëry Genty (Tampere University).
Invited Speakers
Heidi Ottevaere
Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
Title: Phortify: A European Photonics Education and Training Network for Next-Generation Skills
Nathalie Destouches
Laboratory Hubert Curien, University Jean Monnet, France
Title: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters in Photonics: training talent, building sovereignty
Alice La Porta
ICFO, Spain
Title: Engaging the Next Generation in Photonics: A Successful, Reproducible Model from CARLA & 360CARLA
Neringa Noreikienė
EPIC – European Photonics Industry Consortium, Lithuania
Title: The Photonics Talent Market: What Companies Seek, What Talent Offers, and Where the Gaps Are