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MISSION

 

To stimulate and to facilitate the knowledge and innovation of optics and photonics, promote the mutual interests of its members, and to encourage free discussions of science and engineering among its members and the public.

PROJECTS

 

HEOS has a number of projects ongoing or in conception such as designing and building Hands-On Optics educational kits, NASA Mirror Techoology Days conference, public innovation labs, and a solar and celestial telescope park.

OUTREACH

 

We undertake a number of public educational outreach activities including scholarships for state and regional science and engieering fairs, apprenticeship and internship program, and development of educational materials. We are a community resource for optics and photonics. 

UPCOMING EVENTS...

HEOS Optics and Photonics Apprenticeship Program Presentations

Join us Thursday, August 7 for free lunch and short presentations from the HEOS and SPIE summer interns Hayato Ando (UAH), Lily Cantey (Huntsville HS), Julian Torstenson (New CenturyTechnology HS), Nolan Papp (Fairview HS, Boubler, CO) and William Korman (Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering). There will be a brief introduction to the internship program and its collaboration with SPIE. Pizza and drinks will be provided at 11:30 am, allowing an opportunity to meet up and socialize with the optics and photonics community. The presentation will begin at 12:00 pm after some brief comments about HEOS programs and upcoming events. Hope to see you there.

 

What: HEOS Optics and Photonics Apprenticeship Program Presentations

When: Thursday, August 7 pizza lunch at 11:30 am and presentation at noon 

Let us know if you are coming at this Google Docs link -> RSVP Link

Where: UAH Optics Building room OB 234 2nd Floor (301 Sparkman Drive, Huntsville, AL 35899)

Please park in Lot W28 just south of the Optics and Material Science Buildings.

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