Last week, SPIE (The international society for optics and photonics) officially approved a creation of its student chapter in Saint-Petersburg University.

The students' initiative of Institute of Chemistry was also supported by administration.

We invite everyone to become a part of the team, as well as to learn more about the society, conditions and to ask questions.

The first meeting of future SPIE student chapter at St Petersburg University will be held on May 15 at 5:30 pm in Institute of Chemistry, room #237.

If your research team deals with optical methods or your research objects are sensitive to light, the students have an opportunity to join the SPIE chapter in SPbU. Initiative students who are ready to organize events are also welcome.

SPIE provides funding for students to conduct the young scientist conferences, series of lectures, excursions, science festivals, and trainings. Membership also allows each student to apply for SPIE individual grants on a competitive basis, as well as to receive discounts on participation in conferences.

Information on student chapters on the SPIE website: spie.org/membership/student-services/student-chapters

Contacts

Alexey Smirnov, student of the Institute of Chemistry — Founder of the Chapter, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ilia Tumkin, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Chemistry — Senior Advisor of the Chapter, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Elena Solovyeva, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the Institute of Chemistry — Scientific Mentor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.