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30 March 2021
Statement by OSA CEO Elizabeth Rogan on Discriminatory Acts Against Asian Pacific Islanders
The Optical Society (OSA) strongly denounces violence and discriminatory acts against Asian Pacific Islander communities. As a global society committed to inclusivity, we are deeply disturbed that Asians have been targeted during the COVID-19 pandemic and call for efforts to combat the biases that give rise to these attacks.
For Asian Pacific Islanders who are members of the OSA as well as the broader community of scientists, we recognize the effect of these hostilities on their work and well-being, while also acknowledging their contributions to science and the world. We urge all decision-makers to stand with the OSA in condemning anti-Asian rhetoric and behaviors.
About The Optical Society
The Optical Society (OSA) is dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving, and dissemination of knowledge in optics and photonics worldwide. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students, and others interested in the science of light. OSA’s renowned publications, meetings, online resources, and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate scientific, technical, and educational achievement.
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