Dr. Isela D. Howlett

Graduate student in Optical Science at the University of Arizona. Current research focus the optical design, system design, and implementation of Volume Holographic Endoscopic Systems. Previous research included EUV imaging and microscopy at Colorado State University.

Awarded the NSF-AGEP fellowship for the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 semesters. Awarded the NSF-LSAMP-Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship for research starting Fall 2012 through Summer 2014. Awarded the NACME-Sloan Scholarship (Fall 2012).

SPIE Student Officer, Vice President of Operations, at Colorado State University from 2011-2012.

Women In Optics (University of Arizona) Social Chair - Elected Fall 2013 - In charge of arranging meeting times to allow for networking opportunities with professionals in industry and academia. Vice President - Elected Fall 2014 - Organization of K-12 outreach activities in the Tucson area. Assisting with the organization and functionality of the Women in Optics board and events. President - Elected Fall 2015 -Organization of WiO board members and events. Assisting with WiO involvement in the Optical Sciences outreach committee. Treasurer - Elected Fall 2016 - Keeping record of and tracking funding applications.