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Bricks are known as much for their durability as they are for their aesthetic appeal. For centuries, people have sought the timeless appeal of brick in their construction designs. Whether viewing the warm reds and browns one typically associates with traditional brick, or when seeing sleek glaze brick designs adorning modern hospitals and universities, brick…
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By: Ryan Schwieger CGIF’s Material Science Classroom Kit lessons were recently featured on the PBS show, Curious Crew, hosted by Dr. Rob Stephenson. The episode “Materials Science,” includes several CGIF experiments including How Strong is Chocolate and the Candy Fiber Pull. Curious Crew is an award-winning educational PBS series, produced by WKAR in East…
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We’re excited to reflect on an incredible summer filled with innovation, education, and collaboration in the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF). Here are the highlights: COSI Science Festival We kicked off the summer at the COSI Big Science Celebration, the largest STEM event in Ohio, featuring over 100 vendor stations for children, families, and…
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The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) showcased the exciting possibilities of the subject of materials science during the sixth annual COSI Big Science Celebration, which was held on Saturday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This spectacular event marked the end of the COSI Science Festival, which had taken place earlier that…
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The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) expresses our thanks to our generous donors, board members, volunteers, student members, and network of industry professionals. Together, you have helped us create impactful experiences for the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals. Read more to learn about our full 2023 program updates or view the highlights…
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With eight volunteers, three days of science, and two exciting demonstrations, the 2024 National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) conference exposed teachers from around the country to ceramic and glass materials science. The NSTA National Conference on Science Education took place from March 20 to 23 in Denver, Colorado. NSTA, which is made up of more…
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The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) and Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) sponsored a special award for Most Innovative Use of Ceramic or Glass at the 2024 Future City Finals. Future City, organized by DiscoverE, is a competition for middle school students whose goal is to create a sustainable city of the future while applying…
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IGNITE MSE Professional Development Symposium at ICACC 2024 The second International Gathering and Networking of Individuals To Explore Materials Science and Engineering (IGNITE MSE) took place before and during the 48th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2024) from Jan. 28–Feb. 2, 2024. The symposium featured three speakers, networking activities, a…
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The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) is proud to present a newly updated Ceramic and Glass Career Center. The updated site includes resources for both job seekers and employers with unique features. Job seekers can use the site to apply for jobs, upload their resume, and get job alerts so they don’t miss out…
Read MoreThe Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) is pleased to announce that Lori Houghton, MA, has joined CGIF staff as program manager. Houghton brings a background in education, business, organizational management, and program management from her past career experiences to the team. She lives in Blacklick, Ohio, with her family and her foster failure dog,…
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