OSA Foundation News/Newsletters

The Foundation’s programs, awards, volunteers, fundraising campaigns and other activities are featured in Optics and Photonics News, other trade publications and OSA Foundation Newsletters. Below is a sampling of some of the recent articles, press releases and updates about the Foundation.

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**Foundation News - 2008**
News/Newsletters	Month
Foundation Newsletter August OSA	August
Grants help students attend meetings in other countries Laser Focus World	August
OSA Foundation Announces Funding for New and Continuing Programs OSA	August
Traveling Lecturers Promote Photonics Laser Focus World	July
Congratulations to the Winners of the Chicago Public School Science Fair OPN: OSA Today	June
OSA Foundation Wins Award from Association of Educational Publishers OSA	June
OSA and DPG Debut Herbert Walther Award World of Photonics Congress	June
OSAF supports science activities at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium Adler Planetarium	June
Presidential Award honors teachers of math and science Laser Focus World	June
Congrats Corning Outstanding Student Paper Awardees OPN: OSA Today	May
Photonics leader helps students achieve their goals Laser Focus World	May
OSAF Thanks Recent Contributors OPN: OSA Today	April
Foundation Newsletter - April	April
OSA grassroots education outreach continues to thrive Laser Focus World	April
OSAF Partners with Harvey M. Pollicove Memorial Fund OPN: OSA Today	March
OSA optics and vision exhibit opens in Nevada Laser Focus World	March
OSA Offers Scholarship Program Photonics.com	March
Biophotonics graduate student reaches out to young students Laser Focus World	March
Students Receive Corning Awards at OFC/NFOEC Photonics.com	March
Corning Issues Optical Award Light Reading	March
Corning Issues Optical Award Silobreaker	March
Engineering Award Renamed to Honor Paul F. Forman OPN: OSA Today	February
Corning Outstanding Student Paper Award Competition Finalists Announced OSA	February
Web site is a treasure trove of educational resources Laser Focus World	February
OSA Foundation Partners with Harvey M. Pollicove Memorial Fund OSA	January

**Foundation News - 2007**
News Item	Month
Posters and lesson plans bring optics to the classroom Laser Focus World	December
Optics and Vision Exhibit Opens at Fleischmann Planetarium in Reno, Nevada OSA	December
OSA Supports Active Learning Optics OPN: OSA Today	November
OSA's Engineering Excellence Award Renamed in Honor of Paul F. Forman OSA	November
Students measure brightness of the nighttime sky Laser Focus World	November
Educator's Day reaches out to teachers Laser Focus World	October
Remembering the work of optics education leader Gallieno Denardo Laser Focus World	September
International Physics Olympiad advances knowledge and builds connections Laser Focus World	August
The Foundation Board Approves Funding for New Programs OPN: OSA Today	July/August
Preparing educators and students for success on a global scale Laser Focus World	July
New Student Award to Debut at OFC/NFOEC 2008 OPN: OSA Today	July
Girl Scouts sell cookies, but they study optics too Laser Focus World	June
OSA Foundation Announces Newly Funded Programs for 2007	June
Girl Scouts Visit Optics Lab OPN: OSA Today	May
Hands-on demonstrations--a great way to capture the attention and imagination of students Laser Focus World	May
OSA Foundation’s Partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA Achieves Milestone	April
OSA Foundation Receives Largest Corporate Donation To Date	April
Corning and OSA Foundation Announce Corning Outstanding Student Paper Award Competition	April
Traveling lecturers--a practical approach to global outreach Laser Focus World	April
Professional societies offer awards that encourage students Laser Focus World	February
A Wealth of Opportunities from a Little Generosity Photonics Spectra	January
Retired engineers work to enhance science education Laser Focus World	January

**Foundation News - 2006**
News Item	Month
What Girls Need to Succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math	December
Science teachers must rise to the challenge of the future Laser Focus World	December
Students need contact with high-tech professional Laser Focus World	November
OSA Establishes Emmett N. Leith Award in Honor of Late Optical Physicist	October
OSA Foundation Funds New Educational Programs Photonics Online	August
OSA Foundation Funds New Educational Programs	July
OSA Foundation seeks mentors/volunteers Optoelectronics Report	July
Thank you OSA Foundation 2005 Annual Fund Contributors	March

**Foundation News - 2005**
News Item	Month
OSA Foundation - Year-End Giving	December
OSA Foundation provides support to the University of Southampton’s Student Chapter	November
Unpacking My Optics Suitcase in Africa--Optics Suitcase Program at Local Section Partially Funded by OSA Foundation	November
OSA Launches Optics For Kids	July/August
Science Scouts (PDF, 275 KB) Photonics Spectra	August
Thank You 2004 Foundation Donors	April
OSA Foundation Launches Partnership with Girl Scouts (PDF, 275 KB)	April

**Foundation News - 2004**
News Item	Month
Education Funding at the Heart of the OSA Foundation Photonics Online	November
OSA Foundation Offers Opportunities for Year-End Giving (103 KB)	November
OSA President Highlights the OSA Foundation and Optics Trust (73 KB)	November
Foundation Welcome New Founding Members of the Optics Trust (133 KB)	November
OSA Foundation Two Years Old and Going Strong (211 KB)	October
New Grant for Teaching Optics (236 KB)	September
OSA recognizes Founding Members of the Optics Trust's (99 KB)	June
Help a Colleague (70 KB)	May
OSA in 2004 – Off to a Great Start (70 KB)	April
Thank You Contributors to the OSA Foundation and OSA! (25 KB)	March
In Support of Students (36 KB)	February
More Good News for Optics Education (169 KB)	February
Inspired to Give (130 KB)	January