The Institute of Navigation (ION) is a non-profit professional society dedicated to the advancement of the art and science of navigation.  It serves a diverse community including those interested in air, space, marine, land navigation, and position  determination.  Although basically a national organization, its membership is worldwide, and it is affiliated with the International Association of the Institute of Navigation.

The ION is a national organization with its headquarters based in Alexandria, Virginia.  Within the national organization, there are several local chapters and student organizations including the Ohio University student chapter.  The l ocal sections include Alberta, Dayton, Houston, New England, Southwest New Mexico, Greater Philadelphia, Rocky Mountain, San Diego, Southern California, and Washington, D.C.   Under several of these geographic sections, there are student organiz ations.  There are student chapters at California Maritime Academy, University of Colorado, Stanford University, University of Calgary, the University of Florida, and, of course, at Ohio University.  Information on each of these sections at the other student chapters may be found at the ION web site and other sites provided on the Links page.

The OU student chapter's goal is to promote a forum for students, faculty, and colleagues of the university to discuss, educate, and be educated on issues dealing with navigation.