Scientific Glassblower: WHO Makes Things Out of Glass?
Scientific research needs one-of-a-kind glass tools crafted by hand – a rare job. Meet scientific glassblower Kevin Teaford at the University of Utah.
In this episode of Jobtastic, we meet Kevin Teaford, a scientific glassblower at the University of Utah.
Kevin helps us answer: “WHO Makes Things Out of Glass?” Follow along as we enter a world where glass can snap and shatter without warning, and discover how art meets hard science:
- Why cutting-edge scientific research still needs one-of-a-kind glass tools made by hand.
- What special type of glass was invented specifically for chemistry and science labs.
- The secret to building complex structures that are sealed closed.
- Why they create realistic models of the human heart, stomach and brain out of glass.
SKILL STARTER: Safety Awareness
Every episode of Jobtastic comes with a practical life skill you can use right away. Today, we’re learning basic burn safety awareness: spotting hidden hazards (hair tools or BBQs), classification of types of burns and why the first rule of safety is to find a trusted adult.
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