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SUMMARY:Joensuu summer school on optics 2025
DESCRIPTION:Course: Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2025: Innovation Skills in Photonics \n\n\n\nDates: 18.8.-22.8.2025Place: UEF\, Joensuu campus\, MetriaCredits: 2 ECTSTeacher(s): Jyrki Saarinen\, visitor lecturers. Learning outcomes: The learning outcomes in this summer school are to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to drive innovation in the field of photonics. Participants will get insights on trends in photonics\, get familiarized with principles like design thinking and problem-solving\, and develop techniques for generating and refining ideas. They will enhance collaboration skills and tackle real-world challenges provided by industry partners. A special focus is placed on understanding the importance of multidisciplinarity\, as students are encouraged to draw on their prior knowledge of photonics and explore how its expertise drives innovation across diverse fields. \n\n\n\nContent: The summer school includes lectures on innovation tools and techniques\, such as design thinking and creative problem solving. Industry partners will share real-world insights and offer talks\, motivating students with practical examples from the field. Additionally\, students will work in smaller teams on real-world challenges strengthening their collaboration skills. \n\n\n\nModes of study: The modes of study include lectures (15 h)\, as well as practical team work (9 h) where students apply their learnings in challenges provided by industry partners. At the end of summer school\, there will be a final test (1 h). \n\n\n\nTeaching methods: Lectures (15 h)\, team work and presentations (9 h). \n\n\n\nLearning material: Materials provided by the lecturers. \n\n\n\nFurther information: Registration is done through UEF Summer School webpage: https://www.uef.fi/en/uef-summer-school. This particular summer school is organized at Joensuu campus. \n\n\n\nQualifications: This course is open to all bachelor’s\, master’s\, and PhD students\, regardless of the field of study—no photonics knowledge required. \n\n\n\nEvaluation scale: Scale 0-5 \n\n\n\nPerson in charge: Jyrki Saarinen \n\n\n\nMore info here
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/joensuu-summer-school-on-optics-2025/
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SUMMARY:Book Signings w/ former NASA astronaut Dr. Charles J. Camarda @ Joensuu
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, 21 August 2025\, Joensuu Botania’s indoor terrace will host a rare English-language event featuring former NASA astronaut and author Dr. Charles J. Camarda. The one-hour session will include a 30-minute introduction about him and his book Mission Out of Control\, followed by a 30-minute book signing.DR. CHARLES J CAMARDACamarda flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2005 as part of mission STS-114. Over his career\, he has worked as an engineer\, innovator\, and educator at NASA\, and is recognised for his strong advocacy of creative problem-solving and multidisciplinary teamwork. Camarda has contributed to the development of key space technologies and has inspired audiences around the world through his teaching and public speaking. https://charliecamarda.com/aboutABOUT THE NEW BOOK “Mission Out of Control”Mission Out of Control combines Dr. Camarda’s first-hand experiences at NASA with lessons on leadership\, decision-making\, and teamwork in high-risk environments. The book explains how technical challenges often stem from human and organisational factors – and how openness\, trust\, and listening to different perspectives can prevent crises.It is both an inspiring space exploration story and a practical guide for anyone interested in problem-solving\, innovation\, and building high-performing teams. Suitable for leaders\, students\, professionals in demanding fields\, and anyone curious about what happens behind the scenes in space missions.https://charliecamarda.com/homeApproximately 30 copies of Mission Out of Control will be available for purchase on-site.Price: 23€ (CASH ONLY!!!)Attendees are also welcome to bring their own copies for signing.DATE: Thursday\, 21 August 2025TIME: 17:00–18:00VENUE: Botania\, Heinäpurontie 70\, Joensuu (Indoor Terrace)LANGUAGE: EnglishADMISSIONBotania Day admission fee €8 (children) / €10 (seniors\, students\, unemployed) / €15 (standard) or free with the Botania Card. Admission includes access to Botania’s gardens which are open to public from 9AM to 6PM.Event is organized by Botania an Center for Photonics Sciences / University of Eastern Finland 
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/boog-signings-w-former-nasa-astronaut-dr-charles-j-camarda-joensuu/
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