Connie Chang-Hasnain elected Vice-President of Optical Society of America
EE alumna and Prof. Connie Chang-Hasnain (Ph.D. ’87) has been elected 2019 Vice-President of the Optical Society of America (OSA). Since 1916, OSA has been the world’s leading champion for optics and photonics, uniting and educating scientists, engineers, educators, technicians and business leaders worldwide to foster and promote technical and professional development. Chang-Hasnain currently serves as Associate Dean for Strategic Alliances in the College of Engineering, The position of OSA vice-president requires a four-year commitment to OSA’s Board of Directors: one year each as vice president in 2019, president-elect in 2020, president in 2021, and past-president in 2022. “Connie’s international and strategic experience is a perfect fit for the OSA’s officer position,” said Elizabeth Rogan, CEO of OSA. “Her numerous and effective volunteer roles reflect her strong connection with the photonics industry.”