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The Optica community collaborates to fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light.
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Awards & Honors
Recognizing and celebrating distinguished achievements, leadership and service.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Uniting a diverse, international community of students, scientists, engineers and professionals.
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Early Career Professionals
Engaging those who have completed their highest degrees with training and benefits supporting their careers.
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Education Outreach
Bringing engaging hands-on experiments to help teach students about optics.
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Global Policy & Affairs
Advocating for policies and programs supporting the advancement of optics and photonics worldwide.
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Local Sections
Linking members to stay up to date and to take part in activities that benefit their community.
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Students
Connecting students and chapters to resources and mentors indispensable for success.
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Technical Groups
Empowering networks of technical groups, local sections and student chapters with tools, forums and resources.
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