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Business investment in materials science education is investment in future

By Faye Oney / February 17, 2017

Supporting materials science education is a worthwhile investment for businesses in the science industry. The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation provides an affordable way for companies to sponsor high school science curriculums at the local level with its Materials Science Classroom Kits.

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The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation and The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council Receive $20,000 Grant from Owens-Illinois

By Stephanie Liverani / September 16, 2016

The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) and The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC), both located in Columbus, Ohio, 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.

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Late José Arana Varela, leading Brazilian ceramic scientist, helped found Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation

By Eileen De Guire / May 25, 2016

The global ceramic science community lost a beloved member last week. José Arana Varela, professor of physics at University of São Paulo State and CEO of the São Paulo State Research Funding Agency (FAPESP), both in São Paulo, Brazil, died May 17 after battling liver cancer.

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Bring the magic of STEM education to your community on ‘Girl Day,’ February 25

By Stephanie Liverani / February 9, 2016

To inspire and encourage girls’ interest in STEM education, DiscoverE Engineering is sponsoring “Girl Day” on February 25 to encourage STEM pros to organize initiatives and activities for girls in their communities.

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ACerS in 2016—meetings, content, and the Foundation gets rolling

By Eileen De Guire / December 29, 2015

As we stand on the threshold of a new year and all the opportunity it will offer us, we take a moment to anticipate highlights of the ACerS 2016 year.

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‘Tis the season for giving—Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation will quadruple your gift with special opportunity

By Stephanie Liverani / December 22, 2015

In the spirit of the giving season, Ted Day, chair of the CGIF and president and CEO of Mo-Sci Corporation, will “match dollar-for-dollar all gifts of $1,000 or more to the CGIF (up to $100,000 total) from now until December 31, 2015,” he wrote in a recent letter to current and future donors.

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The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation launches network aimed at continuing ceramic and glass education

By Stephanie Liverani / November 20, 2015

The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation has launched a new initiative—the University-Industry Network, a program that focuses on encouraging schools around the world to align more closely with industry as they continue teaching key concepts in ceramic and glass science.

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Industry-specific online career database is go-to resource for ceramic and glass job seekers and employers

By Stephanie Liverani / November 6, 2015

Looking for your next career opportunity in the ceramic and glass industry? You’ll want to check out this premiere online resource designed to match qualified job seekers with leading industry organizations.

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These girls are on fire—Inspiring next generation of women in STEM starts in the classroom

By Stephanie Liverani / November 3, 2015

There’s still a gender gap when it comes to women versus men in STEM-related career fields, but these super girls are helping to close it.

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ACerS 117th Annual Meeting—State of the Society is strong, aimed for future growth

By Eileen De Guire / October 9, 2015

President Kathleen Richardson provided a “State of the Society” overview and informed the membership of Society activities at the 117th Annual Meeting on Monday, October 5, 2015.

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