{"id":2696,"date":"2023-08-11T20:15:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T20:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-optics-wp.pantheonsite.io\/industrialaffiliates\/?page_id=2696"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T17:39:39","slug":"attending-ia-member-tip-sheet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.optics.arizona.edu\/industrialaffiliates\/attending-ia-member-tip-sheet\/","title":{"rendered":"Attending IA Member Tip Sheet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Use the following page for helpful 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!<\/p>\n

Quick Links<\/h2>\n

IA Meeting Workshop Agenda<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers List<\/a><\/p>\n

Attending IA Members<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Poster Session<\/a><\/p>\n

Corporate Showcase (and Shipping Information)<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Interviews & Lab Tours<\/a><\/p>\n

Suggested Nearby Hotels<\/a><\/p>\n

Parking<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions? Contact Us!<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 1, Feb. 16, 2026<\/h2>\n

<\/a>Student Poster Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nBear Down Gym
\n1428 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nMonday, February 16th<\/span>, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nLight Snacks & Drinks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/a>Corporate Showcase<\/h3>\n

You may set-up your showcase table anytime between 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Provided: (1) 5\u2019 table and (2) chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nBear Down Gym
\n1428 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nMonday, February 16th<\/span>, 2026,\u00a0at 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nMonday Networking Dinner to occur after the showcase (see below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Shipping Showcase Collateral<\/h4>\n

Shipping Showcase Collateral: <\/strong>Please send your material to be received no later than Thursday, February 5th, 2026,<\/span> 2025.<\/p>\n

Ship To:<\/em><\/strong>
\nWyant College of Optical Sciences<\/em>
\nAttn: Channel Lemon \u2013 Industrial Affiliates Workshop
\n1630 E. University Blvd. Room 406A<\/em>
\nTucson, AZ 85721<\/em><\/p>\n

IMPORTANT \u2013 <\/strong>For returning your showcase collateral – please have your pre-paid shipping labels ready.\u00a0\u00a0You can email them to Channel Lemon at c<\/a>ha****<\/span>@************<\/span>na.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Monday Networking Buffet Dinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nGrand Challenges Research Building (GCRB)
\n750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nMonday, February 16th<\/span>, 2026,\u00a0at 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nLight Snacks & Drinks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Day 2, Feb. 17, 2026<\/h2>\n

Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nGrand Challenges Research Building (GCRB)
\n750 N Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nTuesday, February 17th<\/span>, 2026,\u00a0at 7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nBreaks with light snacks & Drinks throughout the day, Networking Lunch (see below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Networking Lunch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/td>\nUniversity of Arizona Bear Down Gymnasium
\n1428 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date & Time<\/td>\nTuesday, February 17th, 2026,\u00a0at 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Find a Detailed Agenda here.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Refreshments?<\/td>\nBuffet Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Additional Details<\/h2>\n

<\/a>Student Interviews<\/h3>\n

Available on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis, ALL THREE DAYS<\/em><\/strong>.
\nIf you requested to interview students, you will be contacted by
\nAmber Soergel, Senior Academic Advisor – as******<\/span>@************<\/span>na.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Post a Job Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)<\/a><\/p>\n

Find a Student to Interview Here (Registered Members Only – must be logged in)<\/a><\/p>\n