Students and Young Professionals
Students
Did you know 13% of the contributed papers to this meeting were submitted by students? Don't miss your opportunity this year to meet your fellow students in this exciting field!!
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 following:
- Discounted registration fees
- 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 qualifying developing nation who plan to attend the OIC. Travel grants will average $1,000 US per award.
Application Deadline: May 3, 2010
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
