OSA
The Optical Society

Advancing the Science and Technology of Light

Advanced Photonics Congress

17 June - 21 June 2012, Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA



Students and Young Professionals Information

Students

Don’t miss your opportunity this year to meet your fellow students in the optics community!

Student members are an important and active part of the OSA community. Student benefits are built around the unique needs of those preparing to enter the professional world of optics. As an OSA Student Member, you join a worldwide community of optics and photonics scientists, engineers and business leaders. Join us today.

Benefits extended to students at this meeting include the:

  • Discounted registration fees
  • Registration and travel support –Limited financial support may be available for this meeting. Interested students should sent an email to mmorgan@osa.org including the following:
    • Participation at the meeting – oral or poster presenter?
    • Affiliation and status
    • Description of need
  • Travel grants to students qualifying developing nations (see additional details below)

OSA Foundation Student Travel Grants

The OSA Foundation is pleased to offer travel grants to students working or studying in a qualify developing nation qualifying developing nation who plan to attend the Advanced Photonics Congress. Travel grants will average $1,000 US per award.

Application Deadline: 16 March 2012

Go to the OSA Foundation Travel Grant page for details on criteria and application requirements.

Young Professionals

If you would like to be more involved in the meeting, you may ask to be considered to assist with any of the following by completing an OSA Volunteer Form.

  • Preside a session
  • Organize student activities
  • Organize local/special events
  • Solicit and evaluate papers
  • Social networking
  • Meeting Administration

Important Information

Important Dates

  • Paper Submission Deadline
    27 February, 2012, 12:00 p.m. EST (17.00 GMT)
  • Pre-Registration Deadline
    21 May 2012
  • Housing Deadline
    17 May 2012