Hands On Involvement

There are many ways for you to get directly involved in IYL 2015, whether that’s giving a presentation, educating a young student, or just putting your smartphone to good use. Here you’ll find cool science articles, links to educational materials, and some ready-made presentations to make it easy for you to participate. And don’t forget to submit your best pictures to the IYL Photo contest!

Hands On Involvement

LightTALKS!

Organizing local events will be one of the key ways that the international scientific community can spread IYL2015’s message about the importance of light and light-based technologies in our world. Find resources in the form of lightTALKS, collections of informative videos on interesting topics related to IYL2015. read on LightTALKS!

Kids and Optics

The optics and physics communities have created many fantastic resources aimed at primary and secondary school (K12) students. This page will direct you to a series of links that will let you explore educational material and hands-on resources – for kids of all ages! read on Kids and Optics

Light Images

Light is required to make photographic images of all kinds and often drives artistic expression. We have pulled together galleries of images, highlighting scenes of science and beauty and illustrating the use of light in art. Enjoy browsing the images and learn more about IYL and the world of optics through an artistic lens. read on Light Images

Science and Optics Kits

Above all, science is based on experiment, and optics and photonics are two fields where doing experiments is simple and attractive, and provides a fantastic introduction into many areas of science. This page will provide links to a selection of kits that we have chosen to highlight for their accessibility and educational value. read on Science and Optics Kits

Smartphone Science

The smartphone that many of us use every day is one of the most advanced photonics devices ever made with state-of-the-art imaging and communications built-in. The links below show how smartphones are used by scientists as measuring instruments in applications from air pollution and light pollution, to adaptation as a microscope for measuring bacteria. Find out how you can use your own smartphone to perform scientific measurements with simple apps and add-ons. read on Smartphone Science

100 Educational Activities about Light and Photonics

Learn about the wonders of light and photonics by using these 100 educational activities. read on 100 Educational Activities about Light and Photonics

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IYL2015 is a global initiative adopted by the United Nations to raise awareness of how optical technologies promote sustainable development and provide solutions to worldwide challenges in energy, education, agriculture, communications and health.