
Wits Optics Student Chapter
The Wits Optics Student Chapter is a community of students passionate about photonics. Our goal is to promote the field of optics and photonics through various activities and events. Join us to learn, network, and have fun with like-minded individuals!

Our student chapter is dedicated to promoting optics and photonics education through engaging outreach events that are open to the public. We visit schools in the country to conduct fun and engaging demonstrations that will get young minds buzzing with excitement. We also host events at the university showcasing our experiments and demonstration providing the public with a unique opportunity to explore our labs, and learn more about the exciting world of optics and photonics. Join us in our mission to make science accessible and thrilling for everyone!
Outreach
This chapter is driven by a powerful mission: to make science accessible and ignite curiosity in students, especially those from underprivileged communities. Through dynamic school visits, captivating demonstrations, and inspiring career talks, the chapter brings science to life, empowering young minds to dream big and discover their potential. Take a look at some of our outreach events below!


Wits Yebo Gogga Expo, 2024
