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University of Minnesota Glass Lab Preserves 2000-Year-Old Technique
The Glass Technology Laboratory at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis still uses traditional glass blowing to teach and produce. Under manager Marvin Dynes, the student-staffed lab builds and repairs specialized instruments, conducts R&D, and trains beginners on basic methods while advanced students handle research projects and small production orders.
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Glass Technology Laboratory
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Marvin Dynes
University Glass Laboratory