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M. Alten Gilleo Distinguished Lectureship

The M. Alten Gilleo Distinguished Lectureship in Optical Sciences and Optoelectronics brings the world’s top researchers in the field of optics and optoelectronics to Michigan. The Lectureship was established by Anita Gilleo (BS Lit ‘44) in honor of her brother, Mathias Alten Gilleo (BSE EE ‘44). Alten Gilleo made significant contributions to optics and solid state physics throughout his career, and worked in some of the most advanced research labs of his time.

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Past Lectures

APR

2023

Distinguished Lecture | Gilleo Lectureship

Launching the Webb Telescope: Managing Global Teams In Turbulent Times

Gregory Robinson, 33-Year Veteran of NASA, Former Director, James Webb Space Telescope, TIME Magazine 100 Most Influential People of 2022, Columbia University Faculty

DEC

2018

Distinguished Lecture | Gilleo Lectureship

Gravitational Waves: A New Window to the Universe

Nergis Mavalvala, Curtis and Kathleen Marble Professor of Astrophysics; Assoc. Dept. Head of Physics, MIT

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