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18 December 2015
The Optical Society Applauds Senator Coons for Support of 2015 as the International Year of Light
18 December 2015
The Optical Society Applauds Senator Coons for Support of 2015 as the International Year of Light
WASHINGTON — The Optical Society (OSA) congratulates Senator Chris Coons, Democrat from Delaware for recognizing the International Year of Light. The statement reaffirms the crucial role optics and photonics play in the U.S. economy and everyday life. It also recognizes the importance of continued investment in fundamental optics and photonics research and applauds the people of the United States for participating in the International Year of Light through local programs, activities, and ceremonies.
“The International Year of Light highlights the importance of light-based and optical technologies in our everyday lives,” said Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.). “Innovations in the science of light provide valuable solutions to challenges around the world. I’m proud to continue to support research, development and promotion of optics and photonics technologies.”
“We would like to thank Senator Coons for his efforts in highlighting the International Year of Light in the United States Senate,” said Elizabeth Rogan, CEO of The Optical Society, a founding member of the International Year of Light efforts around the world. “Light-based technology and research have become an increasingly larger part of the world economy and it’s vital that the U.S. take a leading role in supporting these innovations by increasing the awareness of optics and photonics.”
In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution declaring 2015 “The International Year of Light.” Since then, hundreds of events have taken place around the world celebrating the International Year of Light and the important role light plays in our everyday life.
About The Optical Society
Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and entrepreneurs who fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light. Through world-renowned publications, meetings and membership initiatives, OSA provides quality research, inspired interactions and dedicated resources for its extensive global network of optics and photonics experts. OSA is a founding partner of the National Photonics Initiative and the 2015 International Year of Light. For more information, visit www.osa.org.
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