CGIF News

The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation recently announced the recipients of charitable grants to advance the study, understanding and use of ceramic and glass materials.   The Chinese Ceramic Society – $10,000 for the expansion of the Glass Winter School, a 5-day workshop for college students and young scientific researchers in glass and the expansion of the Ceramic Summer…

  The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) stayed true to its mission of attracting, inspiring, and training the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals through the expansion of several programs geared toward student outreach. Its second annual report was distributed in April and highlighted the outstanding work of the Foundation. Introducing young people…

      Summer School in Budapest In conjunction with its 15th Conference and Exhibition, The European Ceramic Society (ECerS) is hosting its summer school, “Innovative Technologies in the Field of Ceramic Manufacturing”, July 7 and 8, 2017, in Budapest, Hungary. The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) and The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation are offering up to…

  The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation participated as an exhibitor at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference in Los Angeles, California, which took place March 30 – April 3, 2017. Partnering with the NSTA is one of the best ways we have to introduce science teachers to our Materials Science Classroom Kit…

  The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) is pleased to announce that Dr. Suri A. Sastri of the Sastri Family Foundation is providing a $50,000 grant for the purpose of attracting, inspiring, and training the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals. Dr. Sastri is the founder, chairman and CEO of Surmet Corporation in…

  The 2017 ACerS Winter Workshop took place Wednesday, January 18 through Sunday, January 22, 2017, at the DoubleTree by Hilton at SeaWorld Conference Hotel in Orlando, Florida.  The annual event is designed for ceramic and glass students and young professionals from around the world.  This year, the European Ceramic Society provided 15 travel grants for international…

  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…

  The 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…

  The 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…

  The 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…