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Global Policy & Affairs

Facilitating policies in support of optics and photonics worldwide.

Careers for Scientists and Engineers in Policy
Watch the webinar to gain insights from a panel of Ph.D. scientists and engineers who have harnessed their scientific and technical expertise for policy.

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Global Environmental Measurement and Monitoring Initiative (GEMM)

Engaging experts at institutions worldwide to form multidisciplinary regional centers that create and share new measurement technologies and climate models.

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Chips Initiatives

Optica is tracking two major semiconductor investments in the United States and in the EU

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Advocate of Optics

Recognizing an outstanding public official from any country who demonstrates leadership and support for the advancement of optics and photonics.

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Coalitions

Partnering with scientific, university and business organizations to achieve common goals.

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US Public Affairs Programs

Providing Congressional Fellowships, Capitol Hill and District Visits and other resources to advance optics and photonics policy within the United States.

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Policy Issue Positions

Statements from the Optica Public Policy Council and Board of Directors on critical issues worldwide.

Find out where we stand on the issues