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 Thin Glass: Storing a Lightening Bolt in Glass for Portable Power.Penn State materials researchers have reported the largest know energy storage capacity for a bulk glass, making it a potential new candidate for capacitors for electric vehicles and power applications. Read article > |
 Application of Synchrotron Techniques in Glass Research. IMI-NFG and National Synchrotron Light Source recently sponsored a 2 day workshop at Brookhaven National Lab. Read Article > |
 Unlocking the centuries-old secrets of gold-ruby glass Ahmed Issa '09, a materials science and engineering major, is working on a project that has connected glass researchers from five continents. More > |
Seth Berbano, a Materials Engineering Junior at Iowa State University has been busy in the labs of Osaka Prefecture University (OPU) in Sakai City, Japan on a 10 week research experience (REU Program) sponsored by the IMI-NFG. The purpose of this program is to introduce students, like Seth, to the opportunities in glass research at a world class glass technical facility both within the US and abroad. 
