We are the next generation.
Recognizing and fostering excellence in students and early-career professionals who will be the change-makers in optics and photonics.
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We support students with financial resources and connections.
We launch early-careers into successful careers with essential skills and recognition.
We partner with organizations to address global challenges and cultivate future innovators.
Highlights
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Prizes
Guillermo Sanchez recognized as the 2024 Kaminow Prize Winner.
Recognized for his dedication to fostering a global community of optics researchers through impactful local science education and outreach.
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Events
Speakers confirmed for the upcoming 2024 Career Accelerator in Potsdam.
Meet the line-up of speakers from across the photonics industry for the first Career Accelerator in Germany.
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Prizes
Honoring Valentin Gapontsev with a new prize in fiber lasers.
In partnership with the VPG Foundation, we will honor Dr. Gapontsev's legacy with a new prize in fiber lasers.
US$2.9M
invested in training & support
10,900+
students, scientists, engineers, innovators and technologists impacted by our programs
1,000+
engaged as reviewers, committee members, mentors and donors
US$0
spent on overhead operating costs
Stories
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Scholarships
Building a global network of women scientists and engineers.
"Standing in our potential" by Janet Fender is a blog post on the inaugural Optica Women Scholars Conference
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Ambassadors
Supporting and mentoring future generations.
2022 Optica Ambassador Faezeh Gholami shares recent experiences when connecting with students worldwide.
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Thank you to our donors.
For additional questions about the Optica Foundation, feel free to reach out to us.
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