A permanent exhibition celebrating two prominent figures in the history of science and technology, Arnaldo Chierichetti, a Milanese optician who lived in the early 1900s, and Giuseppe “Beppo” Occhialini, a world-renowned physicist and pioneer of space research, has opened at the University of Milano-Bicocca.
The news was reported by Ottica Italiana and B2Eyes magazines.
Where: Gallery exhibition space between the Atlas U1 and Quantum U2 buildings, Piazza della Scienza 3, Milan.
Have you recently graduated in Optics and Optometry?
Participate in the 12th edition of the VisionOttica Award!
Deadline: March 21, 2025.
Great success at MIDO2025 for the 9 active bachelor’s degree programs in Optics and Optometry in Italy! Thank you for coming to visit us!
We’re thrilled to announce that our research center, COMiB, is organizing activities and preparing materials for the University corner at MIDO 2025, the largest international event dedicated to optics and eyewear!
Where to find us?
Pavilion 1, Stand AS22, FASHION DISTRICT
When?
From February 8th to 10th, 2025, at Fiera Milano Rho
An entire stand will showcase the Bachelor’s Degrees in Optics and Optometry offered across Italy and the new Master’s Degree in Optometry and Vision Science, launched this year by the University of Milano-Bicocca.
This is a unique opportunity to:
– Discover educational programs
– Meet students and professors
– Gain insights into career opportunities
COMiB looks forward to welcoming you as we explore the future of optometry and vision science together!
On Sunday, October 20, 2024 COMiB participated in the 7th edition of CorriBicocca an event organized by the University of Milano-Bicocca, CUS Milano and CUS Bicocca. Alessandro Duse, Giulia Carlotta Rizzo and some third-years students in Optics and Optometry degree provided quick, free visual screening (i.e., visual acuity) to the athletes and their families. They also informed them about several active projects at the research centre COMiB.
Two graduates from the University of Milan-Bicocca ranked first and third in the 11th edition of the VisionOttica Award by Vision Group in collaboration with ALOeO, Albo degli Ottici Optometristi (Federottica) and the Italian universities offering a degree course in Optics and Optometry. A special award was also given to the Degree Course at Milano-Bicocca for advancements in research and development in optics and optometry.
First place was awarded to Dr. Elena Pagetti for her thesis titled: “Psychometric Evaluation of the Italian Version of the Symptoms Assessment iN Dry Eye – SANDE”.
Third place went to Dr. Giulia Nero for her thesis titled: “Evaluation of Ocular Aberrations in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery with EDOF IOL Implantation.”
The COMiB Research Center enthusiastically participated in the Unitary Congress “Vision&Digital” which was held in Milan on May 19 and 20! It was an extraordinary opportunity to share and discuss the latest innovations and research in the field of vision and digital technology.
The ranking of the first Giulio Velati Bachelor’s Prize is now available online: https://www.mater.unimib.it/it/news/premio-laurea-giulio-velati-aa-2022-2023-online-graduatoria
Optics and Optometry in the spotlight and at the forefront during the first edition of the University Day held on 20 March 2024.
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