X – Collection of Career Articles

There are many different career options in photonics, and many different paths to reach them. Below is a list of articles interviewing people in photonics and how they got their start in the field.

These articles were originally printed in newsletters published by nebhe's NSF/ATE funded PHOTON projects (PHOTON, PHOTON2 and PHOTON PBL). The newsletter issue in which each article appeared is listed on the right.

Dr. Anthony Johnson’s Journey to Photonics	Fall 2003
Comparing the differences between working in business and in academia.
Ken Voisine: At the Crossroads of Business	Spring 2004
Engineering manager's educational and career path.
Lonnie LeClair	Spring 2005
His experiences in the fiber optics field and his views on career paths in the industry.
Darren Galus: A Map for Success	Spring 2007
Work experiences and career advice in fiber optics by a recent community college graduate.
Heather Wade	Fall 2007
Community college graduate describes her job as a laser technician.
Melissa and Michelle Redish – A Family Affair	Spring 2008
Why a mother and daughter both switched careers to study lasers.
Porfirio Creque: Shining a Light on his Future	Fall 2008
An older worker attending community college for retraining so enjoys his courses he changes his career goals.

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