The Optical Society

Learn About The Optical Society (OSA)

Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) was organized to increase and diffuse the knowledge of optics, pure and applied; to promote the common interests of investigators of optical problems, of designers and of users of optical apparatus of all kinds; and to encourage cooperation among them. The purposes of the Society are scientific, technical and educational.

The Optical Society brings together optics and photonics scientists, engineers, educators, and business leaders. OSA's membership totals more than 17,000 individuals from over 100 countries. Approximately 52 percent of the Society's members reside outside the United States.

OSA employs a staff of 125, headquartered near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC. Led by the Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth A. Rogan, the staff supports the activities of the Society which include the publication of peer-reviewed journals and books, the sponsorship of scientific meetings and exhibits, public policy initiatives, and programs for student members, OSA Local Sections and OSA Corporate Associates.

 

Operating Hours

Operating hours of the Society are 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.

Address

2010 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036 USA
Tel: +1 202.223.8130
Fax: +1 202.223.1096
info@ osa .org

Directions

Directions to OSA headquarters

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Mapquest Directions
Ground Transportation Options

1. Head north toward Aviation Cir/Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Access Rd
2. Continue straight onto Aviation Cir/Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Access Rd
3. Take the ramp onto George Washington Memorial Pkwy
4. Take the exit onto I-395 N toward Washington
5. Take the exit on the left onto US-1 N/US Highway 1 N/14th St SW toward Downtown
6. Continue onto 14th St NW
7. At the traffic circle, exit onto Massachusetts Ave NW
8. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Ave NW

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) 

Mapquest Directions
Ground Transportation Options

1. Head southeast on Elm Rd
2. Continue onto I-195 W
3. Take exit 2B for MD-295 S/Balt/Wash Pkwy toward Washington
4. Merge onto MD-295 S/Baltimore-Washington Pkwy
5. Take the exit onto US-50 W/New York Ave NE toward Washington
6. Continue onto New York Ave NW
7. Continue onto Mt Vernon Pl NW
8. Continue onto Massachusetts Ave NW
9. At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Ave NW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 

Mapquest Directions
Ground Transportation Options

1. Head east on Saarinen Cir
2. Continue onto Dulles Airport Access and Toll Rd
3. Merge onto VA-267 E
4. Merge onto I-66 E
5. Continue onto US-50 E
6. Turn left at 18th St NW
7. Slight left at Connecticut Ave NW
8. Slight right to stay on Connecticut Ave NW
9. At the traffic circle, exit onto Massachusetts Ave NW

Union Station Washington, DC

Mapquest Directions
Ground Transportation Options

1. Start out going WEST on MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE
2. Turn SLIGHT LEFT
3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT
4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto COLUMBUS CIR NE
5. Stay STRAIGHT to go onto MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE. 0.8 mi
6. Turn RIGHT onto 7TH ST NW. 0.1 mi
7. Turn LEFT onto MT VERNON PL NW. 0.1 mi
8. MT VERNON PL NW becomes MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW. Pass through 1 roundabout
9. Turn RIGHT to stay on MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
10. 2010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW is on the LEFT