SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics
Non-profit OrganizationsWashington, United States501-1000 Employees
SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, is a non-profit professional association headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, United States at 1000 20th Street. It connects engineers, scientists, students, and business professionals to advance light-based science and technology. Over the past five years, the organization has invested more than $25 million in the international optics community through scholarships, educational resources, travel grants, endowed gifts, and public policy development. SPIE organizes and participates in major industry events and programs such as the Prism Awards and Photonics West, and maintains a fellowship program recognizing distinguished members. The organization reports annual revenue in the range of $100 million to $250 million, and maintains a website at https://spie.org.