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Welcome to the Spring 2012 edition of Focal Point, an e-newsletter written by OSA Student Chapter and Local Section members!  This update is a great way to learn about the wide range of member activities taking place around the world.

If you are interested in joining a chapter, please review this list of locations. If your university doesn’t have a chapter, please consider starting one. Having a chapter brings you great opportunities for professional development, networking and fun!

You can also connect with us at the OSA Social Media Hub.

And don’t forget, the due date for new Focal Point articles is 30 June– tell us what you’ve been up to!

As a reminder, all Student Chapters and Local Sections are required to submit an Annual Report and membership roster by 31 May. If you have any questions, please email chaptersandsections@osa.org.

In this issue:

News from Student Chapters

• Ilmenau Chapter Hosts Arctic Stargazing BBQ (141 KB)
• Centro de Investigaciones en Óptica Successfully Recruits New Members (351 KB)
• Middle East Technical University- A Very Successful Start to 2012 (728 KB)
• Ohio Student Chapter Invites Local Students to Visit Lab (376 KB)
• Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Brings Light into Local Schools (334 KB)
• Middle East Technical University Organizes Chapter Field Trip (369 KB)
• The Zhejiang University Hosts “Light the Life, Light the World” Photonics Workshop (346 KB)
• Université Laval Develops Winning Strategy for Chapter Recruitment (196 KB)
• University of Electronic Science and Technology of China Focuses on Chapter Growth (390 KB)
• The University of Melbourne Hosts IONS KOALA 2011 (1,756 KB)

News from OSA

• Student Chapters: Submit Annual Report to Remain Eligible for OSA Grants and Special Services (174 KB)
• Local Sections: Submit Annual Report to Remain Eligible for OSA Grants and Special Services (174 KB)
• OSA Member named “Technology Woman of the Year” (287 KB)
• OSA Recent Graduate Membership Provides Special Discounts and Career-Building Benefits (184 KB)
• Free Service for Students Seeking Job or Internship in Optics and Photonics (136 KB)
• Stay Up to Date on the Latest OSA Foundation News (269 KB)
• Marconi Society Seeking Nominations for 2012 Paul Baran Young Scholar Awards (141 KB)
• Focal Point Editorial Guidelines (335 KB) 

OSA is happy to welcome these new Student Chapters: Heriot-Watt University (United Kingdom), The American University in Cairo (Egypt), OSA Chapter of Montana State University (United States), KTH Student Chapter of OSA (Sweden), Appalachian State University Physics and Astronomy Club (United States), UTFPR OSA Student Chapter at Federal University of Technology Paraná (Brazil), Kazan National Research Technical University (Russia), Universidad de Pamplona- COUP OSA Student Chapter (Columbia)

Please forward this newsletter to others who may be interested.

Helpful information about Local Section and Student Chapter resources is available online---please check it out and send us your suggestions!

Please call or email 202-416-1432 or chaptersandsections@osa.org at any time. We look forward to hearing from you!