College & University - Level Resources

Optics Education Directory - OpticsEducation.org is an online directory of physics, optics, engineering and technology academic programs throughout the world. Students can research these post-secondary programs by using the site's search capabilities. A detailed description of each school is provided along with helpful information about requirements, tuition, resources and much more.

Career Services - OSA Student members may post their resumes on WORKinOPTICS.com at no cost and receive priority sorting in its resume bank. OSA hosts Career Centers at major conferences throughout the year—student 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.

Publications - Since its founding more than 90 years ago, the Optical Society has placed a premium on quality, innovative content. OSA journals are consistently among the most highly cited within optics. Student Member benefits include a free online subscription to one of OSA’s technical journals, along with free subscriptions to Physics Today, and OSA’s popular monthly magazine Optics & Photonics News. 

Meetings/Conferences - OSA meetings and conferences are known the world over for their peer-reviewed technical programs, outstanding exhibits and special networking events. Student Members always receive substantial registration discounts.

Grants - The OSA Foundation provides a variety of programs and grants for college and university level students.

Student Awards & Fellowships – OSA and the OSA Foundation offer a number of student recognition awards. The Society also co-sponsors congressional fellowships.