Nicholas Wong
309 posts
@NicholasHLW
PhD in optoelectronics; electrical and optical engineer; outreacher; explorer of technology and pedagogy.
In 1966, Charles Kao made a discovery in fiber optics: he calculated how to transmit light over long distances via optical glass fibers. Together with laser technology, his solution made telecommunication using optical fibers possible. #WorldTelecommunicationDay
Two days until #ETOP21 kicks-off 08-10 September! Educators & researchers in #optics & #photonics, attend the all-virtual conference to discuss & learn new developments & approaches to teaching. Learn more - ow.ly/YlmF50FUWx7 @IEEEPhotonics @SPIEtweets @OpticalSociety #ICO
Touchdown confirmed. The #CountdownToMars is complete, but the mission is just beginning.
Hello everyone! This year we are celebrating the 10th year of Historic IEEE Day celebrations and empowering Members to create the Future. Let's participate in IEEE Day celebrations and leverage Technology for a better tomorrow. #IEEEDAY #TenYearcelebrations #IEEEMembership
It's not too late to join the global celebrations of the UNESCO International Day of Light! 60 countries have already registered activities on and around May 16 that highlight the broad themes of light and light-based technologies. Register here: bit.ly/2xLvvDK #IDL2019
Pi is the Swiss Army knife of numbers. No matter how big or small a circle — from the size of our universe all the way down to an atom — the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter is always pi. Check out these 10 ways to celebrate #PiDay w/ us: go.nasa.gov/2TLRUij
