CGIF News
The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) is pleased to announce receipt of a $50,000 grant from the Corning Incorporated Foundation to support the CGIF’s student outreach programs to increase awareness of ceramic and glass materials science among middle school and high school students in the United States. This grant and partnership with the…
Read MoreThe American Ceramic Society (ACerS) will support one intern for participation in the 2017 Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program, which is seeking applications from exceptional engineering students who display evidence of leadership skills and have a keen interest in public policy. Material Advantage students who are US citizens or legal permanent residents and…
Read MoreThe Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation is pleased to announce the release of an exciting, redesigned version of the Materials Science Classroom Kit. The kit, originally developed by the ACerS President’s Council of Student Advisors, facilitates learning and inspires students to pursue careers in materials science. Feedback from teachers and other users was utilized…
Read MoreThe Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) and The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC), are pleased to announce receipt of a $20,000 grant from the O-I Charities Foundation of Perrysburg, Ohio, to support CGIF outreach programs and provide travel grants to college-age students. The CGIF will use $10,000 of the grant to support the Foundation’s…
Read MoreThe Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) came away an award winner following its participation in the Technology and Engineering Showcase at the Ohio State Fair on Sunday, August 7, 2016. The annual exhibition is sponsored by the Ohio Technology & Engineering Educators Association, which awarded the Foundation with the 2016 Best Technology Exhibit and an Outstanding Award for…
Read MoreSince its founding in 2014, The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) has worked diligently to achieve its mission of attracting, inspiring, and training the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals. Several programs were launched in 2015 to accomplish this goal and are highlighted in the Foundation’s 2015 Annual Report. The report explains how…
Read MoreThe Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) staff recently participated in the 2016 USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, DC, April 15 – 17. The Festival was an exciting opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers, students, and families to visit the CGIF exhibit to learn about ceramic and glass science…
Read MoreThe Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation will be participating in the upcoming 4th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo. Expected to draw 350,000 attendees, the Festival takes place on April 16 and 17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., to inspire the next generation of inventors and innovators. “We are…
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The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation is participating in #GivingTuesday on Dec. 1, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events…
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Finding a job is hard. Finding a job in your field is harder. And finding your dream job in a niche career field can sometimes feel like a fruitless search for a needle in a haystack. Job seekers of all ages and experience levels across all industries know this. But as the unemployment rate…
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