OSA Local Section Benefits
Joining an OSA Local Section is an ideal way to connect with optics professionals, keep up-to-date on technical and business innovations and take part in philanthropic activities that benefit your community.
Grants
Activity Grants - Sections have the opportunity to apply for annual Activity Grants supporting professional development, youth education outreach and various Section events. Program details are available online.
Networking
Web Site Hosting - OSA hosts chapter Web sites free of charge. Contact chaptersandsections@osa.org for details.
Free Event Calendar – Expand your reach by advertising your event on OSA’s free section event calendar!
Programs and Materials
Excellence Award -OSA annually recognizes an outstanding section in the areas of advocacy, youth education and professional development programming. The winners receive an Excellence Award certificate and $1,000 USD. Information is available online.
Traveling Lecturer Program – Sections receive funding for a guest speaker of their choice annually. Program information and a directory of available speakers are available online.
Free Outreach Materials - Youth education materials such as the Optics Suitcase, an innovative, interactive presentation package designed to introduce middle school students to many of the concepts of optics, are freely available to chapters. Information is available online.
E-Newsletter - Section members receive Focal Point an electronic newsletter written by OSA Local Section and Student Chapter members.
