The Laser Institute (LIA) is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of its 2025 Arthur L. Schawlow and William M. Steen awards as well as the induction of a new LIA Fellow, as formally resolved by unanimous vote of the LIA Board of Trustees.

These awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the fields of lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide will be formally presented during the 44th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®) on October 15, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.

With the Palmer House as our new venue and registration now being open for ICALEO 2020, the Laser Institute of America is pleased to begin inviting applications for the prestigious William M. Steen Award for significant developments in laser material processing named after one of the early pioneers in the subject.