Student Membership

Student Membership is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who devote at least half of their time to academic coursework.

Dues

Dues: $30 ($15 for students residing in economically developing nations)

Benefits

• OPTICS & PHOTONICS NEWS (OPN) SUBSCRIPTION – OPN is the field’s leading monthly magazine that keeps members up to date on technical innovations, industry news, OSA activities and much more. As an OSA member, you receive a 12-month print subscription and exclusive access to OPN Online.        

• ONLINE JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION – OSA journals are among the most highly cited in the field of optics. Upon joining, you are invited to select a free online subscription – choose from Optics Letters, the Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics, the Journal of Optical Networking, or the Journal of the Optical Society of America A or Journal of the Optical Society of America B. Or you may select Applied Optics at a 50% discount.

• PHYSICS TODAY SUBSCRIPTION - The flagship publication of the American Institute of Physics, Physics Today is a monthly magazine that delivers technical articles, news stories, analyses, book and product reviews, a searchable job database, and more.

• MEMBER DIRECTORY  – The members-only section of OSA.org accesses the online Member Directory and search engine. This area also  includes: the Member Guide, newsletter archive, by-laws, and a  “membership management” feature that enables you to update your contact information and view your recent meeting and publication purchases.

• NEW BENEFIT! DISCOUNTS ON TECHNICAL BOOKS – OSA has partnered with John Wiley & Sons to develop a library of books for OSA Members. Members receive a 15% discount on all publications. Visit the OSA/Wiley Bookstore for complete list of books and to purchase books through this special arrangement.

• CONFERENCE, MEETING and SUBSCRIPTION DISCOUNTS - Members attend OSA-hosted events free of charge or at greatly reduced rates. In fact, the member registration discount for just one meeting generally exceeds the cost of annual dues! Members also receive substantial subscription discounts for all OSA publications.

• ONLINE RESEARCH LIBRARY - OSA has developed OpticsInfoBase.org, an extensive online repository of its publications with a powerful search engine that enables you to do research and access articles on demand. Members receive substantial subscription and download discounts.

• TECHNICAL GROUPS – OSA members are encouraged to join up to five technical groups free of charge. Affiliating with these groups ensures that you will receive updates on OSA publications, meetings and activities in your interest area.

• NETWORKING OPPORTUNITES - OSA-hosted events provide year-round opportunities to make and build professional contacts. The Society also encourages members to connect with colleagues from around the globe by becoming involved in OSA Technical Groups and through volunteer activities.

• PEER SOCIETY PUBLICATION DISCOUNTS - OSA members receive subscription discounts on journals published by American Institute of Physics (AIP) and selected AIP member societies. Visit https://www.aip.org/forms/ to view titles and purchase journals online. Please note, OSA members are limited to three (3) AIP journal subscriptions.

• CAREER SERVICES - OSA members may post their resumes on WORKinOPTICS.com at no cost and receive priority sorting in its resume bank. Members who are consultants may list their services free of charge. OSA hosts Career Centers at major conferences throughout the year--members receive priority online and on-site services. New Feature: OSA student members may now designate their student status allowing employers to quickly identify resumes of upcoming and recent graduates.

• GRANTS, AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS – OSA offers a full range of recognition programs covering a variety of scientific and engineering specialties. Members are encouraged to participate.
  
  
• STUDENT CHAPTERS -Chapters provide a valuable link to student peers and the greater OSA membership community. Chapter activities include technical programs as well as outreach to local communities and young students. OSA provides financial and programming support to each chapter. Students are encouraged to join their institution's Student Chapter. If your school does not have a chapter, OSA can help you to establish one.

• EMAIL ALIAS -This service enables members to synchronize any email address with their OSA email address. That way, if you change your home or business email account you do not have to inform all your colleagues and contacts.