SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: OSA grassroots education outreach continues to thrive

Each year, student chapters and local sections of the Optical Society of America apply for activity grants to support grassroots education outreach projects.

Apr 1st, 2008

Each year, student chapters and local sections of the Optical Society of America apply for activity grants to support grassroots education outreach projects. The 2008 activity-grant program generated more than 175 applications, a 33% increase over last year. This month’s column highlights several of the 2008 grant winners.
GRACE KLONOSKI OF OSA

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