The North American Ellipsometry Association (NAEA) is a nonprofit organization to promote the dissemination of knowledge, education, and research in the use of optical methods that exploit the polarization properties of light to investigate broadly optical materials properties for use in advanced and widespread applications such as in semiconductor, automotive, aviation, renewables, biomedical, and health care for the betterment of humanity.
Purposes
The Association is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Within such purposes, the specific Purposes of the Association are:
- To provide a forum for scientific and technical discussions on the use of optical methods which exploit the polarization properties of light, their applications to materials characterization, and their improvements through continued technological and scientific advancements.
- To provide continuing education through the organization and sponsorship of symposia, topical conferences, short courses, workshops, and exhibits.
- To promote student participation in national and local scientific and technological activities, science fairs and competitions, and other appropriate measures.
- To recognize excellence in science and technology through the presentation of awards.
- To disseminate information through the publication of topical conference proceedings, monographs, video tapes, and recommended practices.
- To cooperate with other societies to advance common goals fostering the growth and development of intellectual resources in science and engineering disciplines.
