SPIE Governance Committees

SPIE Members contribute their time and expertise, guiding the future of our society

Members making a difference

The collective talents of our Members make SPIE a powerful force in the scientific community. SPIE committees develop strategic policy and help foster interaction and cooperation, as well as deepening the Board's understanding of issues that have an impact on the Society.


Audit Committee

The Audit Committee reviews financial transactions of the Society and reports results to the Board.

Jessica DeGroote Nelson

Edmund Optics Inc.

Chair

Jennifer Gonzalez

SPIE Staff Liaison


Awards Committee

The Awards Committee reviews the choices of the award subcommittees, selects the Gold Medal recipient and submits these recommendations for Society Awards to the Board.

David Wick

Sandia National Labs.

Chair

Nelufar Mohajeri

SPIE Staff Liaison


Corporate and Exhibitor Committee

The Corporate and Exhibitor Committee monitors and oversees Society activities that address the needs of SPIE Corporate Sustaining Members and Exhibitors.

Victoria Uthe

Bell Collaborative

Chair

Michele Bennett

SPIE Staff Liaison


Education and Outreach Committee

The Education and Outreach Committee maintains surveillance of the educational activities of the Society and monitors the quality of educational programs conducted in the name of the Society.

Danielle Harper

Univ. of Cambridge

Chair

Tasha Chicovsky

SPIE Staff Liaison


Engagement Committee

The Engagement Committee is dedicated to developing strategies that SPIE can implement to foster inclusive and collaborative environments for everyone. These strategies aim to value and embrace the diversity of ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

Jessica Wade

Imperial College London

Chair

Allison Romanyshyn

SPIE Staff Liaison


Fellows Committee

The Fellows Committee makes recommendations to the President and Board of Directors for Fellows, Life, and Honorary Membership candidates.

Oliver Myers

Clemson Univ.

Chair

Brent Johnson

SPIE Staff Liaison


Financial Advisory Committee

The Financial Advisory Committee reviews and consults with the Treasurer regarding Society financial affairs and procedures.

Jim McNally

StratTHNK Associates LLC

Chair

Jennifer Gonzalez

SPIE Staff Liaison


Membership & Communities Committee

The Membership and Community Development Committee oversees and guides Society activities that promote the professional careers and address the needs and interests of SPIE individual Members and constituents.

Nicholas Petrick

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Chair

Nelufar Mohajeri

SPIE Staff Liaison


Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is responsible for the identification of a slate of qualified candidates for consideration and potential election to the Board and Officer positions

Peter de Groot

Zygo Corporation

Chair

Allison Romanyshyn

SPIE Staff Liaison


Public Policy Advisory Committee


Publications Committee

The Publications Committee monitors the publications of the Society and ascertains that editorial content of digital and printed matter distributed in the name of the Society is appropriate to the technical and ethical standards of the discipline and the Society.

Joseph Shaw

Montana State Univ.

Chair

Patrick Franzen

SPIE Staff Liaison


Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on the scholarship and grant awards made in the name of the Society.

David Vega

Ansys, part of Synopsys, Inc.

Chair

Tasha Chicovsky

SPIE Staff Liaison


Senior Members Committee

The Senior Member Committee makes recommendations to the President and Board of Directors for Senior Members.

Stefan Nolte

Friedrich-Schiller-Univ. Jena

Chair

Brent Johnson

SPIE Staff Liaison


Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee provides oversight of and leadership to the strategic planning process of the Society

Kent Rochford

SPIE

Co-Chair

Cather Simpson

The Univ. of Auckland

Co-Chair

Scott Ritchey

SPIE Staff Liaison


Symposia Committee

The Symposia Committee has oversight responsibilities for the global aspects of the Society's symposia and technical activities including international, national, and regional educational programs and conferences.

Sharon Weiss

Vanderbilt Univ.

Chair

Bob Hainsey

SPIE Staff Liaison

Join a governance committee


Are you interested in getting involved with SPIE on a governance level? The Society has a range of active committees, providing a variety of engaging opportunities through which to contribute in your area of expertise and interest. Bringing together people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives makes SPIE stronger and supports our mission.

Committee members must be current SPIE members, and commit to serving a three-year term.

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