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Orlando, FL – October 26, 2026 – The Laser Institute (LIA) is pleased to announce its 2027 Board of Trustees officers, elected by LIA members. Bo Gu, Ph.D., of BOS Photonics will serve as President.
Prof. Jie Qiao Elected Fellow of The Laser Institute
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The Laser Institute (LIA) has elected Prof. Jie Qiao, Ph.D., of Rochester Institute of Technology as a Fellow of the Institute. Fellow is the highest grade of LIA membership, awarded to members who have exceptional professional distinction in the Institute's mission areas and who have provided outstanding service to their field. The designation will be conferred at the LIA Awards Ceremony during the 45th annual ICALEO in Denver, Colorado.
2026 Board of Trustees Election Ballot is Open
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Orlando, FL — September 24, 2025 — The ballot for The Laser Institute's (LIA) 2026 Board of Trustees election is now open for LIA members. This year’s candidates selected by the Nominating Committee embody the spirit of LIA’s mission through their work in the field and their contributions to the laser industry.
Announcing the 2026 Officer and Trustee Nominees for the LIA Board
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The strength of The Laser Institute lies in its community, and a crucial part of this community is our Board of Trustees. Their leadership guides and supports all of our activities, ensuring we continue advancing lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide.
The Laser Institute Announces 2025 Award Recipients and New LIA Fellow
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The Laser Institute (LIA) is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of its 2025 Arthur L. Schawlow and William M. Steen awards as well as the induction of a new LIA Fellow, as formally resolved by unanimous vote of the LIA Board of Trustees. These awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the fields of lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide will be formally presented during ICALEO on October 15, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
In Memoriam: Dr. Nathaniel R. Quick (April 20, 1949 – February 4, 2025)
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It is with deep sadness that The Laser Institute (LIA) announces the passing of Dr. Nathaniel R. Quick on February 4, 2025, in Lake Mary, Florida, at the age of 75. Dr. Quick was a pioneering figure in laser processing of advanced materials and a dedicated leader within LIA, serving as its Executive Director from 2017 to 2023. His groundbreaking contributions to laser applications and his steadfast commitment to driving innovation have left an indelible mark on the industry and the global laser community.
LIA Announces 2025 Award Recipients for Excellence in Laser Safety and Education
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The Laser Institute (LIA) is proud to announce the recipients of two distinguished awards recognizing outstanding contributions to laser safety and education. The George M. Wilkening Award in Laser Safety and the R. James Rockwell, Jr. Educational Achievement Award will be conferred at the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC) 2025, held in Orlando, Florida, on March 4, 2025.