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Our NVC Members


The role of our NVC members is to monitor the progress of the center, continuously look for opportunities to expand the goals of the center, and provide guidance for the future direction and activities of the center. 
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Michael Bass
​Emeritus Professor of Optics, Physics
​& ECE

​​CREOL/ University of Central Florida, FL

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Ron Darbee 
Engineering Division Superintendent
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, CA

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​Richard DeSalvo
Senior Scientist
Photonics Core Technology Center
Harris Corporation, FL
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Dan Hull
Executive Director/Principal Investigator
OP-TEC, TX


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​Glenn Rustay
Principal
Northport K-8 School, FL

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Dede Starnes
Manager
Global Marketing Training and Awareness
Corning Cable Systems, NC

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​Donald Hawkins         
Vice President of Engineering
Precision Contracting Services, Inc., FL

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John Muth
Deputy Director
Power America, NC

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​M.J. Soileau
Vice President for Research and Commercialization
Distinguished Professor of Optics & Photonics, ECE & Physics
University of Central Florida, FL

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Helen Wild
Assistant Superintendent
St. Lucie Public Schools, FL

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