Welcome to the IONS-Project
In 2006, several European Student Chapters of the Optical Society of America decided to collaborate on their research and outreach activities. Getting to know other young scientists on a professional and personal level, discussing science, visiting international research centers, and expanding their personal horizon visiting other countries were the main ideas driving this international effort.
IONS, the International OSA Network of Students, connects you with people from around the globe, all actively engaged in optics and photonics. While ordinary scientific conferences focus strongly on just one particular topic in optics and are rather impersonal, IONS conferences focusses on you. Present your latest results to fellow young scientists from across optics during the scientific sessions, discuss it, and get informed about other young scientist's cutting-edge research projects. Your chapter's activities are at the centre of a whole session at IONS, giving space to discussions about educational outreach activities and more with fellow student chapter members.
For the next IONS conference in your region, check out the section on your continent, and become part of the IONS-Project.
Next Conferences
IONS-12 Naples
October 10th-12th 2012
IONS comes back to mediterranean city of Naples in Italy! The second European conference in 2012 will be held at University of Naples "Federico II" . Registration is now open! Check for details moreIONS NA 4 New York City
October 10th-12th 2012
IONS-North America goes to vibrant New York City. OSA Chapters at City College of New York and Columbia University are announcing the 4th conference in North America to be held in mid-October. More information coming soon. Second IONS conference in India
December 7th-8th 2012
This time IONS conference in India will take place at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Chennai on Dec 7th-8th 2012.
