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27 July 2015
The Optical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Give the Gift of Light
27 July 2015
The Optical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Give the Gift of Light
Over the span of five days, The OSA Foundation and the AAPT will provide more than $8,500 worth of educational
material in celebration of the International Year of Light 2015
material in celebration of the International Year of Light 2015
WASHINGTON – The OSA Foundation partnered with the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) to distribute 500 Light BLOX kits to students and educators through 2015. These kits have been distributed at various AAPT meetings and available at this week’s AAPT Summer Meeting.
WHAT: The American Association of Physics Teachers Summer Meeting
WHEN: 25-29 July 2015
WHERE: University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland
DETAILS: The 2015 AAPT Summer Meeting will offer five days of quality, forward-thinking presentations led by physics leaders from around the globe. In addition to paper and poster sessions, as well as workshops, there are a variety of special events and activities that will enable networking and collaboration with attendees on all levels. The AAPT Exhibit Hall typical hosts more than 30 companies and industry leaders.
Nearly 250 students, teachers and parents will receive a Light BLOX kit during the AAPT Summer Meeting. The OSA Foundation launched the Light BLOX Education Kit as a special campaign in support of The International Year of Light, a global initiative highlighting the importance of light and optical technologies in everyday life. Light Blox provides students with hands on activities that introduce them to the science of light. Each kit comes equipped with a guidebook including lesson plans and activities. The kit demonstrates how to bend, bounce and blend light with three high tech light sources, lenses, mirrors and an activity guide full of fun and learning.
Since the start of the campaign in October of 2014, over 2,000 kits have been distributed worldwide.
CONTACT: Please contact MediaRelations@osa.org or visit the AAPT Website for additional information.
Education enthusiasts can give the gift of light by making a donation to the OSA Foundation as part of the Light Blox Education Kit Challenge.
About AAPT
AAPT (www.aapt.org) is the premier national organization and authority on physics and physical science education —with members around the world. Our mission is to advance the greater good through physics education. To this end, AAPT provides our members with numerous opportunities for professional development, communication and student enrichment.
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.
