Synopsis for 2015 Junior Member Workshop
During the Joseph Gregar Junior Member Workshop the members will learn about vacuum nomenclature, pumping techniques, manifolds, valves and stopcocks, gauges, leak testing, pumps and system design. Studentss will construct a small glass manifold to learn how to deal with stationary glass and how to flame anneal “that which cannot be properly annealed.” In addition, proper techniques for “tipping off” items from Dewars to NMR tubing will be presented. Other projects will include dewars, sealing hex bases, vacuum swivels, and of course some Quartz items. There will be both bench work and lathe work.
The instructors for this year are Joe Gregar, Bob Singer, Gary Coyne, and Christopher Bock.
Instructor Bio’s:
Joseph Gregar: Joe is a fourth generation scientific glassblower who began learning the art of scientific glassblowing 47 years ago in 1966 at his family-owned business,The Milwaukee Glass Works Inc. In 1969 he became a scientific glassblower with Pope Scientific Inc., in Menomonee Falls,WI. In 1974 was promoted to Plant Superintendent and head of the custom glassblowing facility. While supervising all phasesof production he was responsible for teaching production trainees,apprentices and journeymen glassblowers. In 1980 Joe joined Argonne National Laboratory in Argonne, IL. In 1985 Joe was promoted to the level of Scientific Associate specializing in apparatus design and in 1997 was promoted to Senior Scientific Associate. Joe has held every office in the Midwest Section and served two terms, 1984 &1988 as the ASGS National Secretary, ASGS National President-Elect in 1989-90 and theASGS President in 1990-91. Joe won the ASGS Helmut E. Drechsel Achievement Award in1989 and the J. Allen Alexander Award in 1993 and 2014. He has presented many technical papers for which he has been awarded three Dennis Courtney Awards from Andrews Glass Co. He has presented three technical posters, and has demonstrated many technical workshops at the National Symposia. He was honored by receiving the first William A. Wilt Award in 1999 and again in 2003 for his workshop demonstrations. Joe received the first President’s Achievement Award in 2008. Joe has served as the National Junior Liaison Committee Chair since 1988.
Robert Singer: Bob is a 1978 graduate of Salem Community College. Bob has 38 years of experience working with quartz both in fabrication and design. Bob has been Vice President of Technical Glass Products in Mentor,Ohio since its inception and now heads the company’s Baton Rouge, Louisiana division. Bob had previously been employed by Quartz Scientific of Fairport,Ohio, Quality Quartz and Behm Quartz, both of Mentor, Ohio. In addition, Bob has taken artistic glassblowing courses at Kent State University and Cleveland State University. Bob’s activities for the ASGS include; Chair of the Director of the Pittsburgh Tri-State Section, Director of the Southwest Section, Outreach Committee Chair, ASGS President-Elect in 2006 and ASGS National President in 2007, By-Laws Committee Chair and Past President in 2008. Bob was the Technical Papers Chair for the 39th ASGS Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA and Co-Chair of the 55th Annual Symposium in San Antonio Texas. Bob received the ASGS Helmut E. Drechsel Achievement Award in 2006 and the ASGS J. Allen Alexander Award in 2012. We are certainly fortunate to have his expertise in quartz fabrication.
Gary Coyne: Gary received a B.S. degree in Oceanography in 1972. He is currently (since 1982) the scientific glassblower at California State University, Los Angeles. He has been a member of the ASGS since 1976, and has been a member of the American Vacuum Society since 1989. Gary, a past President of the ASGS, is currently the Director for the Southern California Section and is also the Chair of the References & Abstracts committee. Gary has presented a variety of seminars, technical papers, technical workshops, and posters for the ASGS. Gary has authored the book, “The Laboratory Companion,” which deals with the materials and equipment found in the average laboratory and techniques on how to use them.
Christopher Bock; Chris is the owner of SeaCube Co., a locally owned and operated scientific glassblowing establishment specializing in custom glassware. Mr. Bock started in the glassblowing industry in 1989 and prides himself on having worked through the ranks of many nationally recognized companies. He is known for his detailed custom glasswork and fabrication of custom handtools and other glassworking tools. He has served in many capacities for the Delaware Valley Chapter of the ASGS, and currently serves as Chairman.
