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A close up image of the human eye. — A pattern of distorted lines is visible as a reflection in this close-up view of a human eye. By observing the deformation of illumination patterns reflected off the eye's surface, researchers in Willomitzer's group can capture gaze direction information from tens of thousands of surface points instead of the dozen or so used by conventional eye-tracking methods.

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20-Year Optical Sciences and Intellectual Property Expert Joins Tech Launch Arizona

July 23, 2019

Kennedy Nyairo, Ph.D., serves as Senior Licensing Manager dedicated to commercializing the inventions from the James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences.

Startup Licenses Fluidic Lens Design to Automate Eyesight Testing

July 23, 2019

This James C. Wyant College of Optical Sciences phoropter technology aims to shorten and ease your visits to the eye doctor.

UA Inventions Help Legally Blind to See

July 23, 2019

For those who are legally blind or have impaired eyesight, low vision can have an immense impact on quality of life. Based on inventions developed in the Wyant College of Optical Sciences, a system from the eSight corporation is allowing people to see.

From Invention to Impact: Illustrative Mathematics

July 22, 2019

In 2014, Distinguished Professor Bill McCallum, now retired, started a new company dedicated to transforming mathematics education. Today, the company works with over 200 schools, and more than 2,000 teachers use its products. Watch the video!

Startup Licenses UA-engineered Solutions to Control Dust in a Dry World

June 13, 2019

Biocompatible polymer solutions invented in the UA College of Engineering were licensed to startup Clean Earth Tech to address the challenge of keeping dust down for better human health.

Tech Launch Arizona Welcomes Alumnus, Pharmaceutical Senior VP as Mentor-in-Residence

June 7, 2019

University of Arizona Ph.D. returns to give back and build impactful, research-driven startups capping 30-year career in industry.

Startup to Commercialize Blood Test for Most Major Cancers

May 21, 2019

UA researchers have developed a liquid biopsy screen that offers a way to detect and monitor cancer that is less invasive than traditional methods. They have launched DesertDx to bring the technology to the world.

UA Student Rises to His Feet at Graduation with Help from Mom and UA Innovation

May 16, 2019

With the help of an exoskeleton developed by his mom and a UA Engineering Design team, Jeffrey Bristol stood on May 11 to receive his diploma. With the help of Tech Launch Arizona, the UA is pursuing a patent for the exoskeleton and working to bring it to the world.

Celebrate World Intellectual Property Day!

April 26, 2019

World Intellectual Property Day recognizes the importance of IP rights and how they contribute to an innovative society. To the theme, check out these UA inventions to help people reach peak performance.

UA Startup to Bring Holographic Video Glasses Into View

April 24, 2019

EARDG Photonics, Inc., has adopted technologies invented at the UA College of Optical Sciences that represent a leap forward in augmented reality display glasses using 3-D holographic video.

6th Annual I-Squared Awards Honor Researchers and Technology Champions

April 2, 2019

At its 6th Annual I-Squared Expo & Awards, Tech Launch Arizona recognized the greatest contributors to the local ecosystem of invention and commercialization from both inside and outside the university.

Startup Licenses UA Library E-learning Platform

March 25, 2019

Inventors at the UA Libraries have developed a new e-learning platform for creating easy-to-build tutorials, teaching users how to use web-based tools. The University has licensed the software to startup Sidecar Learning.