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The Lighting Research Center is the world's leading university-based research and education organization devoted to lighting - from technologies to applications and energy use, from design to health and vision.

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Educational Opportunities

Working with the LRC

Collaborative Programs

Latin American Student Luminaire Design Competition

The LRC is administering a Latin American Student Luminaire Design Competition for outdoor lighting, sponsored by AES Latin America and Philips Lighting. The competition is open to full-time students enrolled in programs related to product design, lighting, architecture, and other similar disciplines. Full details

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Capturing the Daylight Dividend - Using daylighting	DELTA - Energy efficiency case studies
DesignWorks - Lighting design services	Energy Efficiency - Efficient products and practices
Light & Health - Visual, circadian systems	Lighting Technology Greenhouse - Business resources
NLPIP - Product testing	Solid-State Lighting - Improving, using LEDs
Transportation Lighting - Vehicle, roadway, signal	View all programs

Education Programs

Graduate Education

One-year and two-year master's programs and Ph.D. program

Photometry Institute

Two-day seminars about the latest developments in photometric testing and evaluation.

Latin American Student Luminaire Design Competition

Design competition for outdoor lighting, sponsored by AES Latin America and Philips Lighting.

Capturing the Lighting Edge

Seminar series for manufacturers and entrepreneurs.

Outdoor Lighting Institute

Two-day seminars on outdoor lighting design to reduce energy use and light pollution while improving safety and security.

Daylight Institute

Two-day seminars on daylighting design and daylighting control specification.

LED Lighting Institute

Hands-on workshop on LED lighting components, systems, and design.

Life Sciences in Lighting

Study the biological, physiological, and psychological aspects of light in this degree program.

Lighting Education Online

For building, design, and facility management professionals who want to learn more about light and lighting.

Outreach Education

Courses, seminars, workshops and online programs for practicing professionals and others interested in lighting.

Newsroom

Lighting Research Center Kicks Off 2012 Seminar Series for Manufacturers and Entrepreneurs

Capturing the Lighting Edge, a series of seminars beginning in February 2012, provides manufacturers and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to help them develop products, expand markets, and improve current product offerings within the lighting industry.
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Speakers Announced

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LRC Research Newsletter

Working with the LRC

Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies - Industry, academia, and government working together to advance LED lighting.

Daysimeter User Group - (Members only. Requires log in). Collaborative group of researchers collecting data using the Daysimeter.

The LRC's new Lighting Technology Greenhouse (LTG) provides a variety of services for lighting-related businesses and assistance with new lighting ideas.

Partners Program - Collaboration of academia, industry, utilities, public benefit agencies, public advocacy groups, and government to advance the effective use of light.

Project Sponsorship - Sponsor a research project.

Regional Centre for Lighting - Advancing sustainable lighting and making it affordable in South Asia to improve the well-being of citizens and the countries within the region

Transportation Lighting Alliance - Cooperative research into lighting for vehicles, roadways, and signage.