Schools & Training Programs
Foundation
Siegman School on Lasers
At the Siegman International School on Lasers, created in honor of laser pioneer Anthony Siegman, you will experience a broad overview of laser science and technology like no other. You will have the opportunity to connect with optics and photonics luminaries and 100 international peers.
Career Accelerator on Optics & Photonics
Attend a Career Accelerator to learn more about the culture, language and methodology of the business. This four-day program features renowned corporate executives and thought leaders offering insights on career paths and the professional and personal skills you need to succeed. You’ll connect with experts from optics and photonics companies and an international cohort of peers.
Level Up
Are you leading a team for the first time? Are you feeling like an imposter in your current role? Do you know how to handle conflicts between colleagues? Register to attend Level Up Leadership to explore these questions and gain the communication and leadership skills necessary to advance your career to the next level.
Amplify Optics Immersion
The Amplify Optics Immersion Program is designed to highlight the research, technology and careers in optics and photonics for Black undergraduate and master's students. Co-located with Optica's annual meeting Frontiers in Optics (FiO) and Student Leadership, participating students will attend a dedicated program and participate in FiO technical and professional development sessions and student activities.
Women Scholars Conference
In 2022, the Optica Foundation launched the Optica Women Scholars, allocating twenty US$10,000 scholarships to exceptional students worldwide. To continue to support these remarkable young women and provide a foundational network of colleagues and mentors to propel them toward success, this in-person networking, skills-building, and mentoring event will bring together recipients of the Optica Women Scholarship to share research, discuss career paths, and learn about developments in photonics.
