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LaserFest Announces Laser Graffiti Video Contest Winners
16 June 2010
The Optical Society (OSA) today announced the winners of the LaserFest Laser Graffiti Video Contest. OSA Student Chapters from universities around the world entered the contest as part of LaserFest, the scientific community’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the demonstration of the first working laser.
Optical Society To Host Optics And Photonics Congress At Karlsruhe Meetings
15 June 2010
The Optical Society (OSA) will host two optics and photonics meetings in Karlsruhe, Germany: The Advanced Photonics Congress and the Renewable Energy Congress, 21-24 June, at the Karlsruhe-Messe und Kongress. Both events will include a focus on technical breakthroughs in optics and photonics, including research affecting the areas of alternative energy and the environment.
Students to Receive New Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Travel Grant
14 June 2010
The OSA Foundation (OSAF) and Optical Research Associates (ORA®) are pleased to announce the establishment of the Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Travel Grant. Funded by ORA as a memorial to their former President and Chief Executive Officer Robert S. Hilbert, this program recognizes the research excellence of students in the areas of optical engineering, lens design, and/or illumination design.
The Optical Society Announces Inaugural Class of Senior Members
09 June 2010
The Optical Society (OSA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the approval of 162 senior members—the first class of OSA members to achieve this new distinction. Senior membership provides well-established individuals with the opportunity to request a designation that recognizes their experience and professional accomplishments or service within the field of optics and photonics.
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Named 2010 OSA Advocate of Optics
07 June 2010
The Optical Society (OSA) is recognizing U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) today as its 2010 Advocate of Optics. Rep. Giffords was chosen for this recognition for her work on H.R.3585, the Solar Technology Roadmap Act.
OSA to Host Energy Meetings in Tucson Covering Optics' Role in Alternative Energy
04 June 2010
The Optical Society (OSA) today announced that it will host two energy meetings in Tucson: The Imaging and Applied Optics Congress, June 7-8, at the Westin La Paloma, and the Optical Interference Coatings Topical Meeting, June 6-11, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Both events will include a focus on technical breakthroughs in optics and photonics affecting the areas of alternative energy and the environment.
OSA's OpticsForKids Website Receives Silver Honors Award from the Parents' Choice Foundation
04 June 2010
The Optical Society’s (OSA) website for youth education, OpticsForKids.org, was recently awarded Silver Honors from the Parents’ Choice Foundation for the spring of 2010. The Parents' Choice Silver Honors are given to excellent products that are designed to entertain and help children develop universally ethical attitudes, and rigorous standards and skills.
Five OSA Members Elected to the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering
04 June 2010
Five members of the Optical Society (OSA) were elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in scientific research and engineering.
OSA to Launch New Journal, Optical Materials Express
03 June 2010
The Optical Society (OSA) announced it will launch a new journal devoted to optical materials, called Optical Materials Express (OME).
OSA Foundation Recognizes Award Winners at CLEO/QELS 2010
18 May 2010
Theodore Maiman Student Paper Competition, Distinguished Service Award winners recognized at OSAF events in San Jose