Cornell Glassblower Crafts Custom Instruments for Research

Sean Donlon, Cornell University’s sole scientific glassblower, works with researchers to repair, modify, and create custom glass instruments. Employed in the Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR), he collaborates with both university researchers and the public. Donlon focuses on crafting specialized laboratory equipment and applies his expertise and problem-solving skills to support scientific experiments and innovations. His work is recognized as an essential contribution to ongoing research efforts at Cornell.



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Source Location: Ithaca

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