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About Us

The UVic Optical Society is a collaboration of both the SPIE student chapter and Optica student chapter. Our club was founded in 2013 and since then we have held many events and given many great opportunities to our student members. Most members of our student club are members of both SPIE and OSA. Being a member of each club comes with many benefits.

Discounts: Discounts on SPIE conferences and courses.
Journal Subscriptions: Free access to your choice from one of many SPIE journals.
Invited Lecturers: A lecturer from can be chosen from a list of Visiting Lecturers annually to give an invited talk at our university.
Conferences: One club officer can be chosen each year to attend the annual SPIE Optics and Photonics conference and will receive a travel grant of at least $1000 US to pay for travel, lodging, and food.
Club grants: Annual grants for club activities.

Discounts: Discounts on event registration, courses and publication.
Journal Subscriptions: Free subscription to Optics & Photonics News and Physics Today.
Invited Lecturers: A lecturer from a list of over 1000 Traveling Lecturers can be chosen annually to give a talk at out university.
Conferences: One member can attend the annual Frontiers in Optics conference and will have their transportation, lodging, and conference fee covered. This conference has special sessions dedicated to professional development.
Club grants: Annual grants for club activities. There are also grants for optics related seminars available.

Visit the SPIE website and fill out the information to become a member. There is a $20 fee to become a student member for a year.

Visit the Optica website and fill out the information to become a member. There is a $20 fee to become a student member for a year and a $50 fee for a 3 year student membership.

Once you are a registered student member of either SPIE, Optica, or both of these clubs, contact us and we will add you to our team.