Ever wonder what optics actually is—and what it’s like to study it? At the SPIE Optifab Conference (@futureisoptics) , I spoke with Ashley, a first-year student in @monroecrochester 2-year Optics Program. She shared what she’s learning, from lenses and lasers to fiber optics, and gave a firsthand peek at how light-based systems power everything from phones to medical devices. Hands-on, in-demand, and super exciting! #OpticsCareers #Photonics #STEMEducation #MCCOptics #HandsOnCareers