The Corning Museum of Glass has lost another great in Dr. Robert H. Brill who died in Corning on April 7. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones. Dr. Brill, who served as the Museum’s director … Read more →
Let’s consider glass and transparency. Why is glass transparent and why is it sometimes not? What does it mean to be translucent or opaque? The ability to transmit, absorb, or reflect light is a characteristic that makes glass very appealing … Read more →
Dr. Gregory (Greg) Merkel, a research fellow in Corning Incorporated’s Crystalline Materials Research Department since 1981, has had a lifelong interest in the arts and natural sciences. Motivated by a quest for beauty and a strong intellectual curiosity, he has … Read more →
Dr. John Mauro was just 6 years old when he discovered his passion for glass. John was hooked as soon as he walked in the Corning Museum of Glass for the first time with his parents, who’d driven from nearby Hornell … Read more →