Attending IA Member Tip Sheet
Use the following page for helpeful tips and advice to make the most out of your time at our upcoming Industrial Affiliates Meeting and Workshop. We look forward to seeing you!
Quick Links
IA Meeting Workshop Agenda (updates coming)
Speakers List (updates coming)
Attending IA Members (updates coming)
Corporate Showcase (and Shipping Information)
Student Interviews & Lab Tours
Day 1, Oct. 6, 2025
Student Poster Session
| Location | Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB) 750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Light Snacks & Drinks |
Corporate Showcase
You may set-up your showcase table anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Provided: (1) 5’ table and (2) chairs.
| Location | Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB) 750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Monday Networking Pizza Dinner to occur after the showcase (see below) |
Shipping Showcase Collateral
Shipping Showcase Collateral: Please send your material to be received no later than Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Ship To:
Wyant College of Optical Sciences
Attn: Channel Lemon – Industrial Affiliates Workshop
1630 E. University Blvd. Room 406A
Tucson, AZ 85721
IMPORTANT – For returning your showcase collateral – please have your pre-paid shipping labels ready. You can email them to Channel Lemon at channel@optics.arizona.edu
Monday Networking Buffet Dinner
| Location | Grand Challenges Research Building (GCRB) 750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Light Snacks & Drinks |
Day 2, Oct. 7, 2025
Workshop
| Location | University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences, GCRB |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025 at 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Breaks with light snacks & Drinks throughout the day, Networking Lunch (see below) |
Networking Lunch
| Location | University of Arizona Bear Down Gymnasium 1428 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719 |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, Oct 7, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here. |
| Expected Refreshments? | Buffet Lunch |
Additional Details
Student Interviews
Available on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis, ALL THREE DAYS.
If you requested to interview students, you will be contacted by
Amber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor – asoergel@optics.arizona.edu
Post a Job Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)
Find a Student to Interview Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)
Lab Tours
Oct 7, 2025 from 4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Suggested Nearby Hotels (no special rates offered)
Marriott University-Park Hotel near UA | Tucson Marriott University Park
A-Loft Hotel (Marriott) Tucson Hotels near University of Arizona | Aloft Tucson University marriott.com
Graduate Tucson Graduate Tucson | Hotel Near Arizona Campus (graduatehotels.com)
Questions?
Event (Corporate Showcase/Workshop): Channel Lemon, Senior Events Coordinator, channel@optics.arizona.edu
Student Interviews: Amber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor asoergel@optics.arizona.edu
Resume & Job Posting Access: Julissa Alvarez, Media Content Manager, julissaa@optics.arizona.edu