Columbus

Glass professionals converge to tackle industry’s toughest challenges

By Stephanie Liverani / November 11, 2016

More than 500 attendees came together for the 77th Conference on Glass Problems in Columbus, Ohio, this week, including an unprecedented number of students.

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Don’t fail me now: Gadgets that add significant juice to your iPhone battery

By Stephanie Liverani / January 12, 2016

Tech trends for 2016 seem focused on evolutionary rather than revolutionary. With that in mind, Apple released a new smartphone case that promises to extend battery life—but form may have been sacrificed for function.

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Photoblog: ‘Stellar’ plenary session, mug drops among Day 3 highlights at MS&T15

By Stephanie Liverani / October 7, 2015

Day 3 of this year’s Materials Science and Technology conference definitely didn’t disappoint. From a ‘stellar’ plenary session to mug drops and disc golf, check out some of the day’s highlights.

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Countdown to MS&T15—Are you ready to #PinYourACerSPride?

By Stephanie Liverani / September 29, 2015

New this year, ACerS will be handing out free collectible buttons at choice lectures and events at MS&T15. Collect the buttons and #PinYourACerSPride to be entered to win daily prizes!

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Innovations in ceramics and glass technology core of ACerS Award Lectures at MS&T15

By Stephanie Liverani / September 2, 2015

If you haven’t registered for MS&T15 in Columbus, Ohio, happening Oct. 4–8, there’s still time to secure your spot. And this year’s event promises to be the best one yet, with a stellar lineup of plenary sessions, lectures, networking opportunities, and activities.

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Neon-concrete sculptures color within the blurred lines of art and science

By Jessica McMathis / February 12, 2015

Brooklyn-based artist Esther Ruiz creates hydraulic concrete art that incorporates not just neon tubing, but also glass (forged and otherwise), Plexiglass, paint, marble, and rock.

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75th Conference on Glass Problems has no problems delivering on pre-meeting promise

By Jessica McMathis / November 6, 2014

The content-rich, technically oriented conference, organized by the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council and Alfred University, delivered—kicking off Monday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in the heart of downtown Columbus.

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OSU team marries battery and solar cell in single device

By Jessica McMathis / October 10, 2014

A team from Ohio State University has developed a hybrid solar cell-rechargeable battery—the world’s first—that cuts the cost of renewable energy and increases solar energy efficiency.

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C-bus or bust: Global glass manufacturing community to connect at 75th GPC in Columbus

By Jessica McMathis / June 25, 2014

The Glass Problems Conference—the world’s largest glass manufacturing conference in North America—will bring together the global glass manufacturing and supplier communities in Ohio’s capital city November 3-6.

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Go green at MS&T14—and it’s not too early to dream of MS&T15

By April Gocha / May 21, 2014

Registration will soon open for MS&T14, and symposium proposals for MS&T15 are due by May 31—don’t delay!

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