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The Optical Society

Advancing the Science and Technology of Light

International OSA Network of Students (IONS)

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The International OSA Network of Students (IONS) is a program that encourages student chapter members to organize and manage regional and online meetings that focus on technical and professional development content and networking.

Hosting an IONS event is a valuable (and fun) experience. The planning and implementation process describes steps student organizers take before, during and after their event.

OSA support of IONS events includes:

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Introducing IONS-12, Naples, Italy!


IONS Resources:
IONS News and Information
IONS Event Planning Form
OSA Staff
Sample Thank You Letter

Press Coverage:

OSA Student Members to Gather in Paris, France for IONS-11 Conference
OSA Student Members to Gather in Salamanca, Spain for IONS-9 Conference
International Optics Students to Gather in New Zealand for IONS-KOALA 2010
International Optics Students to Gather in Recife for IONS-SA-1
Students Receive Incubic/Milton Chang Travel Grants to Present Papers at FiO
International Optics Students to Gather in Tucson for IONS-NA-2
OSA Student Members to Gather in Moscow for IONS 2010

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IONS



Upcoming Events

  • IONS-12, Naples, Italy (4-7 July 2012)
  • IONS-Africa, KwaZulu, Natal, South Africa (August 2012)
  • IONS-China, Changchun, China (September 2012)
  • IONS NA-4, NYC, United States (October 2012)
  • IONS KOALA 2012, Brisbane, Australia (November 2012)
  • IONS India-2, Chennai, India (7-8 December 2012)