Optical Society of Chicago

Welcome to the web site of the Optical Society of Chicago (OSC).

Established: 1948

Affiliated with OPTICA, fomerly Optical Society of America, since 1950.

Purpose

To increase & diffuse the knowledge of fundamental & applied optics.

Membership

Any person or company interested in the advancement of optics in any of its ramifications. Members include engineers, scientists, sales representatives, managers, & educators in Illinois and the Midwestern United States.

Meetings

Meetings, technical presentations, and site tours are held biannually from September thru June. Guests are welcome at all meetings.

Educational Outreach

Educational outreach events are staffed by OSC volunteers throughout the year.

Contact Us

opticalsocietychicago@gmail.com