Education outreach is one of the most important and significant ways we can support local communities and inspire tomorrow's young scientists. The OSAF and OSA offer a variety of educational resources; many are available free of charge. Use our online form to request copies of free educational materials.

Online Resources

• Optics for Kids
• Optics and Photonics Education Directory

Classroom Materials

• Multi-Lingual Poster Series
• Lighten Up! Discovering the Science of Light Workbook
• Optics Suitcase Demonstration Kit 
• Optics Discovery Kit
• Videos and DVDs
• Hands-On Optics (HOO)

Events for Educators

• Education and Training in Optics & Photonics Conference (ETOP)
• Science Educators' Day (EDAY)

Education Outreach Grants

• Grant Application

Other Initiatives

Light in Action - This OSAF has partnered with the Palouse Discovery Science Center, Inc. (PDSC) in Pullman, Washington, USA, in support of their “Light in Action” program. Through this program the PDSC will create 16 portable, hands-on exhibits containing 8 activities about light and optics.  The hands-on exhibits will be used for outreach programming in local schools, and county libraries and parks.

Light Here Light Now: A National Distance Learning Program - With the support of an OSAF grant, the Rochester Museum and Science Center is developing a “virtual field trip” distance learning program using the Light Here | Light Now exhibits currently on display at the museum and hands-on learning.