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OSA Student Chapters Light the Way for Young Investigators

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David L. Shenkenberg, Features Editor, [email protected]

At Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., some graduate students do more than research and study – they teach optics and photonics to the world. The university’s student chapter of the Optical Society of America (OSA) hosts various activities, ranging from high-profile guest speakers to poster sessions and networking opportunities. The students also bring the joy of optics to a younger crowd. “It all started through education modules that get students excited and curious about phenomena,” said Meredith M. Lee, president of the Stanford chapter. Their displays for kindergarten through...Read full article

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