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[email protected] www.generalphotonics.com October 2018 Vol. 32, No. 5 www.PhotonicsSociety.org From Quantum Science to Quantum Imaging Technology Also Inside: • Graduate Student Fellows—Where are they now? • Photonics Outreach • Summer Topicals Wrapup and Enhancements October 2018 Volume 32, Number 5 FEATURE Research Highlights . 4 – From Quantum Science to Quantum Imaging Technology 7 Young Professional Spotlight . 7 • Engaging and Educating Your Local Community with a Photonics-Related Activity News . 10 • IEEE Summer Topical Meeting Series 2018 Conference Wrap-up • The Importance of Protecting the Privacy and Integrity of Data and Communications • IEEE Technical Activities News: Rules on Photo Usage & Branding Tools • Graduate Student Fellows—A Catch-Up • UCSB-Led Team Selected for Demonstration of a Novel Waveguide Platform Which is Transparent Throughout the MWIR and LWIR Spectral Bands • IEEE Task Force Works on Standard for Light Communications 19 Careers and Awards .