Mission Statement:

“The Huntsville Electro-Optical Society (HEOS) functions concurrently as a local section of the Optical Society of America (OSA) and as a regional chapter of The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE).

It is the aim of HEOS to stimulate interest in optics and the engineering of optical systems; to promote the mutual needs of its members; and to encourage free discussions of problems and discoveries among investigators of optical problems, designers, manufacturers, and users of optical apparatus. Membership in HEOS is open to all with appropriate training, experience, or interest in any branch of optics or electro-optics: in research, in instruction, in optical or illumination engineering, in the manufacture and distribution of optical instruments, or physiological and medical optics.”

Meetings:

HEOS sponsors monthly luncheon meeting from September to April (except December). These meetings, which do not require reservations, are held during the third week of each month and feature speakers drawn from industry, government and academia. Visitors are welcome. In addition, HEOS holds an annual dinner meeting in May with a speaker provided by the Optical Society of America.

HEOS also sponsors a special award at the regional or state Science and Engineering Fair to recognize high school students with interest and talent in optics and optical technology.