Explore cutting-edge research and technologies and keep abreast of new advances in optical system engineering, radiation technologies, signal- and image-processing and sensors, materials and nanotechnology and remote sensing and space technology July 7-11 in at the Washington State Trade and Convention Center in Seattle. The Optical Science and Technology meeting, the 47th annual meeting of the International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE), is the premier industry meeting focusing on the global advancement of optics, photonics and instrumentation engineering. Meet with the applied scientists, product developers, optical engineers, ranking physicists and end-users who are forging new innovations in optical components, systems and instruments. Be one of the 5000 to gather in Seattle this summer to take stock of the state of the art and to define the future of the science. Come to Seattle and make key connections for your career! The technology corridor between Vancouver, British Columbia and Portland, Ore., is growing rapidly. Attend the first major optical science exhibition in the Pacific Northwest with over 230 companies showcasing the latest trends and commercial developments. In addition to 2300 papers and presentations from global experts and leading companies, the technical program features a workshop on Nanotechnology of Polymeric Smart Material addressing polymer-based materials research for smart-skin applications. The full program and event schedule is available on the web at http://spie.org/info/am