Tapping the Top of the Talent Funnel
This episode of Photonics in Focus features Kevin McComber, Founder and Executive Director of the Spark Photonics Foundation.
The Foundation is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators by providing practical, hands-on STEM education and outreach that connects K–12 students with real-world applications in photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.
McComber discusses how his team partners with educators across the U.S. to spark curiosity and grow the pipeline of future talent through project-based learning experiences that resonate with students, reflecting the shared commitment across the photonics community to expand and strengthen the U.S. workforce.