This fund was established by Optech International, Inc., in 2008 to support teaching, research and programs in Geosensing Systems Engineering at the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering.

Optech is the global market leader in the development, manufacture and support of advanced laser-based surveying, mapping and imaging instruments. Optech began as a research and development firm specializing in applications for laser technology, and has grown from small business to world leader, with over 200 employees and a wholly-owned U.S.-based subsidiary.