ABOUT US
We are a student-run organization at Stanford University interested in the promotion of optical science and technology. We collaborate with the Optical Society of America (OSA) Headquarters, SPIE Headquarters, other OSA and SPIE student chapters, and groups like the Stanford Photonics Research Center (SPRC) to provide exciting educational, networking, and community outreach activities.In 2006, we became an official Stanford University Student Group, combining our existing Stanford Student OSA Chapter with a new Stanford Student SPIE Chapter. New members are always welcome, and anyone interested in optics is encouraged to participate in our events!
OUR ACTIVITIES
- Seminars from leaders in industry, government labs, and academia
- Field trips to local labs and tech companies
- Networking/career/social events for the optics community at Stanford and beyond
- K-12 science outreach and community service
ATTN STANFORD OPTICS/PHOTONICS COMMUNITY: JOIN US!
As a dues-paying member of OSA and/or SPIE, you receive special Stanford incentives:- Priority invitations to special limited-seating photonics events, including Stanford-Berkeley-Davis events, and exclusive luncheons with prominent optics leaders!
- Special BBQs/mixers with great door prizes
- Join us by May 2008 and be entered to win a Stanford OSA/SPIE multi-function tool or optical mini-mouse!
Note: this is all IN ADDITION to the membership benefits below:
OSA and SPIE MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- Meet graduate students in other research groups
- Help organize speaker and community events
- Network with other OSA members: 14,000 people from over 81 countries!
- Network with other SPIE members: 17,500 people worldwide!
As a national OSA member ($30), enjoy:
- Discounts (e.g., reduced registration, free short courses for students) & special member events at conferences like Frontiers in Optics and CLEO/QELS/PhAST. OSA member discounts for just one conference often exceed the cost of dues!
- Free subscriptions to Optics and Photonics News and Physics Today
- Access to OSA's career search engine, workinoptics.com
- Eligibility for OSA Student Awards, Grants, and Fellowships
- Discounts on OSA/Wiley Technical Books and more!
As a SPIE student member ($20), enjoy:
- Discounts (e.g., reduced registration, 50% off conference courses) & special member events at conferences like Photonics West and Optics & Photonics
- Free subscriptions: an online SPIE journal of your choice and SPIE Professional quarterly magazine
- Access to SPIE's employment resources: SPIEWorks and career fairs at SPIE meetings
- Eligibility for SPIE Scholarships and Grants
Become an OSA member today! (Or Renew your membership!) click here
*please list "Stanford University" as your organization
Become a SPIE member today! click here
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Thursday, May 1, 2008: Russell T. Harrison,
Senior Legislative Representative of Grassroots Affairs, IEEE-USA, will give a talk:
"
Engineering, Public Policy, and You!"
4:15 pm, Applied Physics building room 200
(refreshments at 4:00pm)
Abstract: Every year Congress debates and votes on dozens of bills that could affect engineers and engineering. Join one of IEEE-USA's Washington lobbyists in discussing what Congress has planed for us this year, and what we can do about it.
Topics will include:
-The most sweeping change to US intellectual property law in 50 years.
-$158 Billion in federal spending on projects we care about.
-High-skill immigration and H-1B visas.
-Alternative energy.
-Whatever else you care about.
Engineers could play a unique role in public policy debates, but we usually miss our chances to influence our political leaders. This seminar will cover simple techniques for influencing politicians and the political system.
Our speaker, Russell Harrison, has discussed public policy with over 90 IEEE sections and other local groups over the past five years. Join the Stanford Student IEEE and OSA/SPIE chapters for an entertaining discussion of public policy and its impact on you, your profession and your future career.
- Until May 2008: Optical Society of America (OSA) Membership Drive! See above for the many benefits and join/renew now!
- May 16, 2008: Outreach 2008 photo contest submissions due
We encourage 6th-12th graders to submit their optics-themed, high-resolution (suitable for 8"x10" print) photos. Winning photos will be chosen by Stanford faculty and student OSA/SPIE members and displayed here after the deadline.DOWNLOAD FLYER
USEFUL LINKS
- The Optical Society of America (OSA)
- SPIE
- Stanford Photonics Research Center (SPRC), an industry affiliates program
- List of Stanford Optics/Photonics Faculty Interests
- Directions to Ginzton Laboratory,where many of our on-campus events are held Some of our past event collaborators:
- Berkeley Photobears Berkeley's student OSA chaper
- UC Davis Optics Club UC Davis's student OSA/SPIE chapter
- Optics Society of Northern California
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Telephone:
- (650) 725-6970
- FAX:
- (650) 723-4659
- Mailing Address:
- Meredith Lee
- Stanford Student OSA / SPIE
- 420 Via Ortega
- Stanford, CA 94305
- Electronic Mail:
- General information: Meredith Lee (President)