Special Events

OSA Division and Technical Group Meetings

Network with peers, meet group leaders, and get involved in planning future group activities by attending technical group and/or division meetings during FiO. The division meetings will encompass the technical groups affiliated with the division. Should you have any suggestions for any of the technical group activities, contact the respective technical group chair with your input. Please check back regularly for more information.

What’s Hot in Optics Today?
Sunday, October 11, 2009, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

What’s hot in optics today? Find out what scientific and technical advances are being made over the entire field of optics. The division Chairs of OSA’s technical groups will be presenting recent advancements in their respective technical areas. The overviews highlight recent developments in optics and are designed to be informative and accessible even to the nontechnical attendee. Please check back regularly for more information.

Welcome Reception
Sunday, October 11, 2009, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Free to all Technical Conference Attendees: Get the FiO 2009/LS XXV meeting off to a great start by attending the welcome reception! Meet with colleagues from around the world and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres.

Plenary Session and Awards Presentation
Monday, October 12, 2009, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

The 2009 Joint FiO/LS Awards Ceremony and Plenary Session will feature two world-renowned speakers. See the plenary page for detailed descriptions of the speakers and their presentations.

OSA Fellow Member Lunch
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
(Sponsored by the OSA Foundation)

In September, invitations will be sent out to Fellow Emeritus and Honorary Members. Please email rsvp@osa.org by October 2, 2009 to reserve your place.

Meet the Editors of the APS Journals
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

The Editors of the APS journals cordially invite you to join them for conversation and refreshments. Your questions, criticisms, compliments, and suggestions about the journals are welcome. We hope you will be able to join us.

Minorities and Women in OSA (MWOSA) Tea
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Dr. Linda M. Garverick (leadership consultant, process facilitator, and executive coach) is the featured speaker for this free event. Dr. Garverick’s presentation will be How Gender Differences in Leadership Style Affect Workplace Dynamics. Everyone is welcome to attend; refreshments will be served!

There is limited space for this event. Please RSVP to mwosa@osa.org by October 2, 2009.

Division of Laser Science Annual Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

All members and interested parties are invited to attend the annual business meeting of the Division of Laser Science (DLS). The DLS officers will report on the activities of the past year and on plans for the future. Questions will be taken from the floor. This is your opportunity to help define the operations of the DLS and the LS Conference.

OSA’s Annual Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Learn more about OSA and join the OSA Board of Directors for the Society’s annual business meeting. The 2008 activity reports will be presented and the results of the Board of Directors election will be announced. To view the slate of candidates, go to
http://www.osa.org/aboutosa/leadership/electionprocess/default.aspx.

Agenda

I. Welcome
2009 OSA President, Thomas Baer

II. 2008 Activity Reports from Society Representatives
Treasurer: Stephen Fantone
Chair, Meetings Council: Edward Watson
Chair, Board of Meetings: David Fittinghoff
Chair, Member and Education Services Council: Irene Georgakoudi
Chair, Corporate Associates Committee: Paul Crosby
Chair, International Council: Satoshi Kawata
Chair, Board of Editors: Tony Heinz
Chair, Publications Council: Govind Agrawal
Chair, OSA Foundation: G. Michael Morris

III. 2009 Election Results
2009 OSA President, Thomas Baer
2010 Vice President and Directors at Large

OSA President's Member Reception
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
(Free Event for all OSA Members)

Join OSA President Tom Baer for a special reception in honor of OSA members. This free event is an OSA Annual Meeting tradition and is a great opportunity to meet friends and have a relaxing good time. Beverages and delicious appetizers will be served. Please bring your conference registration badge or OSA member ID number.

Laser Science Banquet
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Join your colleagues for the annual LS Banquet. Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased during registration for US $50. There is a limited quantity of tickets and tickets must be purchased by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 12.

Export Regulation Fundamentals for the Optics and Photonics Industry
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
(Presented by the OSA Corporate Associates)

With the global nature of business, it is a necessity for every company employee involved in non-U.S. transactions to fully understand the regulations surrounding export controls. This course will provide the foundation by covering need-to-know information about International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and your compliance, data management, and licensing responsibilities. Registration required. Employees of OSA Corporate Associates receive a special registration rate.

Joint FiO/LS Poster Session
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Poster presentations offer an effective way to communicate new research findings and provide an opportunity for lively and detailed discussion between presenters and interested viewers. Please stop by the Regency Ballroom to enjoy the poster session.

FiO Postdeadline Papers
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

The FiO 2009 Technical Program Committee accepted a limited number of postdeadline papers for presentation. The purpose of postdeadline sessions is to give participants the opportunity to hear new and significant material in rapidly advancing areas. Only those papers judged to be truly excellent and compelling in their timeliness were accepted. More information, including the schedule and locations, will be posted in the weeks preceding the conference.

2009 OSA Science Educators’ Day
Thursday, October 15, 2009, 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Held at Stanford University

Special FREE event (includes dinner) for Middle and High School Educators.

The event includes:

Questions? Email EDAY@osa.org. Space will be limited! Register by Friday, October 2, 2009!