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The Optical Society Announces New Student Chapter at LSU

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February 9, 2015

BATON ROUGE - The Optical Society (OSA) has announced the formation of the LSU OSA Student Chapter. This newest addition joins more than 325 OSA Student Chapter organizations in more than 55 countries around the world. OSA is the leading professional society for scientists, engineers, students and business leaders working in optics - the science of light.

"The LSU OSA student chapter will offer more opportunities to students in the field of optics and optics related area," said Chenglong You, graduate student, LSU Physics & Astronomy.

OSA Student Chapters provide leadership experience and year-round networking opportunities for students with an interest in optics and photonics. They also work closely with schools and community groups to present programs such as hands-on demonstrations, lab tours, contests and competitions, and more.

To support OSA Student Chapters, OSA provides a variety of benefits, such as start-up funds and the opportunity to apply for activity and youth educational outreach grants, an annual traveling lecturer, travel support for one Student Chapter member to attend the Student Leadership Conference held at OSA's annual Leadership Meeting, eligibility for a Student Chapter Excellence Award, support for the International OSA Network of Students (IONS) events and more. More information about OSA's Student Chapter program is available on OSA's website or by contacting chaptersandsections@osa.org, (202) 416-1432.

To learn more about the LSU OSA Student Chapter, please contact Chenglong You at cyou2@tigers.lsu.edu.

About OSA

Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional society for scientists, engineers, students and business leaders who fuel discoveries, shape real-world applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light. Through world-renowned publications, meetings and membership programs, OSA provides quality research, inspired interactions and dedicated resources for its extensive global network of professionals in optics and photonics. For more information, visit www.osa.org.

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Mimi LaValle
LSU Physics & Astronomy
External Relations Manager
225-578-1194
mlavall@lsu.edu

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Last Updated: July 8, 2015