.Katie Schwertz, Elder Manager of Optical Assemblies & Innovation at Edmund Optics, has actually been actually selected as the 2024 recipient of the SPIE Head of state's Award. She is actually identified for exceptional solution to SPIE and the optics area via job that developments optical systems layout, engages pupils, as well as reveals the enjoyment of optics with the public.As an SPIE Elderly Person Participant, Katie is actually an energetic factor to the optics community, having actually provided at various conferences and also authored pair of publications along with SPIE Press, featuring Photonics Rules of Thumb and Field Guide to Optomechanical Design and Analysis. Her interaction along with the company includes offering on conference system committees, the Nominating as well as Leadership Progression Board, and also as a previous SPIE Panel of Supervisors member. Also, she has taken part in the SPIE Education Committee and the Gender Equity Task Force, which intends to boost level playing fields and also recognition within the optics neighborhood.For Edmund Optics, Katie has actually worked on different image resolution system designs, tolerancing, studies, as well as prototype examinations in pressed timeframes for both interior growth and also outside consumers. She got her BS in Optics coming from the University of Rochester's Principle of Optics as well as her MS in Optical Sciences coming from the Educational Institution of Arizona. She currently acts as a Board participant for the Arizona Technology Authorities and Co-Chair of their Optics Valley sector bunch." Our team are actually exceptionally proud to see Katie Schwertz recognized with the SPIE President's Honor for her dedication and also impactful payments to the optics neighborhood," claimed Marisa Edmund, Chairman of the Panel as well as Chief Advertising & Sales Police Officer at Edmund Optics. "Her commitment to advancing visual devices concept and motivating the newest generation of designers exemplifies the innovation as well as leadership we pursue at Edmund Optics.".