We are the Texas A&M University Student Chapter. We are a group of primarily graduate students focused on research related to optics and photonics. Since our formation in 2007, we have expanded to 30+ members each year. We host weekly journal clubs where students can practice their presentation skills and learn about a broader set of topics in the field of optics. In addition, we have socials where members can socialize outside of school as well as participate in a variety of outreach events. Since receiving the SPIE Outreach Grant in 2021, we have been working hard on creating and delivering outreach kits for elementary and middle school teachers in our community of Bryan-College Station and across the United States.