OSA, headquartered in Washington, DC, is an international scientific society dedicated to increasing and diffusing the knowledge of optics and photonics in all its branches, pure and applied, through its world-renowned publications and education forums. Founded in 1916, the OSA comprises nearly 16,000 individual and over 250 corporate members encompassing scientists, engineers, and technicians from the United States and nearly 90 other countries. OSA brings together the worldwide optics and Photonics community of scientists, engineers, educators, technicians and business leaders.

The International Society for Optical Engineering is an international technical society dedicated to advancing scientific research and engineering applications of optics, photonics, imaging, and optoelectronic technologies through meetings, education programs and publications. The Society comprises more than 16,000 individual, 1,750 student, 370 corporate, and 5,000 technical group members in 80 countries. A core mission of the Society is to provide a full range of continuing education, professional development, and student/educator resources and services, including the award of $250,000 annually in scholarships and grants.