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	February 3, 2025 LIA Announces 2025 Award Recipients for Excellence in Laser Safety and Education By The Laser Institute (LIA) Press Team 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.
	November 19, 2024 Laser Institute Announces Newly Elected Trustees for 2025-2027 Term By The Laser Institute (LIA) Press Team The Laser Institute (LIA), a global leader in laser safety, training, and industry advancement, is proud to announce the election of three new Trustees to its Board. Dr. Aiko Narazaki, Prof. Antti Salminen, and David Bothner will each serve a three-year term from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. The election results were officially announced during LIA’s Annual Meeting at ICALEO on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
	November 8, 2024 The Laser Institute Appoints Shaun Oleson as Executive Director The Laser Institute (LIA) Press Team The Laser Institute (LIA) has announced the appointment of Shaun Oleson as Executive Director-Designate, set to fully assume responsibilities as Executive Director on January 1, 2025. This strategic leadership transition follows a November 3rd vote by LIA’s Board of Trustees. Until January, Oleson will work closely with Interim Executive Director Gil Haas to ensure operational continuity.
	October 19, 2024 Dr. Koji Sugioka Honored with LIA’s 2024 Arthur L. Schawlow Award for Laser Science and Engineering The Laser Institute (LIA) Press Team The Laser Institute (LIA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Koji Sugioka has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Arthur L. Schawlow Award in Laser Science and Engineering. This honor was conferred at LIA’s Award Ceremony held during the International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO) on October 6, 2024, in Hollywood, CA. Dr. Sugioka’s groundbreaking contributions to the field of laser micro and nanofabrication have been transformative, advancing laser technology applications across science, medicine, and industry.
	October 31, 2023 Dr. Peter Leibinger Named LIA’s 2023 Schawlow Winner By The Laser Institute (LIA) Press Team The Laser Institute (LIA) is thrilled to announce the recipient of the prestigious Arthur L. Schawlow Award for 2023. This year, the award goes to the esteemed Dr.-Ing. E. h. Peter Leibinger for his outstanding contributions in laser technology, his commercial success, and his accomplishments as an industry leader.