We live in a world designed and built by engineers, and often overlook how much careful thought and calculation goes into our every experiences. Join me in exploring the depths of this complexity, from the ground beneath our feet to the machines that move us!

Photonics is the science and technology of creating and using light. Starting hundreds of years ago, scientists began to understand the properties and behavior of light, developing ways to produce and transmit it. Today we use photonics everywhere, with fiber optics encircling the globe and lasers beaming out into space. Come join us in uncovering the history of humanity’s relationship with light, the multitude of ways it is currently used in our daily lives, and the amazing innovations it holds for computing, nuclear fusion, and more!