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Scientific Glassblowing

Season 2 Episode 13 | 7m 03s

Glassware is critical to move many fields of science forward. Chemistry, physics, and epidemiology labs—to name a few—are often filled with various types of glassware. Tim Henthorne, Senior Glassblower at the Ohio State University, explains how he works with scientists to design and create glassware for their experiments.

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.
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