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What’s Next for Glass: National Day of Glass Presenters Explore Emerging Developments

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Ellen Rogers

“Glass is an enabler for modern civilization and scientific discovery.” That’s what John Mauro from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University shared Thursday morning during the National Day of Glass in Washington, D.C. The … Continue reading →

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From Architecture to Healthcare, National Day of Glass Speakers Remind Us Why Glass is Amazing

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Ellen Rogers

Wednesday marks the official kick-off of the International Year of Glass (IYOG) in the U.S. The National Day of Glass, organized by the American Ceramic Society, takes place this week at The Madison in Washington, D.C. The program includes a … Continue reading →

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DC Council Proposes Bill to Require Bird-Safe Glass and Glazing in New Buildings

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Luly Hernandez

Washington, D.C., Council members have submitted new legislation to help mitigate what they call the unnecessary deaths of numerous birds in the city. On March 14, Mary Cheh, D.C. council member, along with other members, introduced the “Migratory Local Wildlife … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Classroom for Future Ironworkers

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Luly Hernandez

Four years, 800 hours in a classroom and 8,000 hours practicing and working with your hands. That’s the formula for becoming an Iron Worker apprentice. Chartered in 1901, the Iron Workers Local 5 Union is based in Largo, Md., about … Continue reading →

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