Women in Photonics Technologies Workgroup September Forum

This video is a recording of a virtual forum that explores the perspectives and experiences of women professionals in the photonics technologies field. In the video, the Women in Photonics Technologies (WiPT) forum's history, background, and recent projects are highlighted. Forum participants then describe their educational and professional backgrounds. A presentation that explores tips for career success in optics and photonics is also provided by Katie Schwertz, who highlights the industry's characteristics, companies that work with optics and photonics, engineering, job searching, technician positions, and optic hubs as well. Forum participants also discuss aspects of the optics and photonics field, such as difficulties, recruiting, recommendations for those entering the field, and outreach campaigns for middle and high school girls. The video recording runs 1:14:04 minutes in length.