Isela is working with the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona to bring the world of optics to the different troops in the area. As the outreach coordinator for Women in Optics (WiO), Isela has a passion for introducing people to the study of optics and light. Through the partnership with the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, Isela will work with the College of Optical Science and WiO to showcase the optical science museum and further develop the optical science demo kits.

Fall 2015 Update

Isela Howlett is a 4th year PhD student in the College of Optical Sciences. Her outreach work will reach several K-12 institutions across southern Arizona. Isela will begin a partnership with Girl Power in Science and Engineering at Amphi Middle School and with the newly founded Andrada Polytechnic High School STEM club. Additionally, she will work with Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) and Women in Optics (WiO) to provide educational demonstrations to schools that are part of the 21st Century grant program for "at risk" students.