Students

Past student support in conjunction with the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)

2024 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019


Spring 2024

Josiah Power-

Josiah Power

Josiah is an undergraduate majoring in chemical engineering and biochemistry with a minor in chemistry. After his graduation in May of 2024, Josiah will begin graduate school in chemical engineering to research novel treatments for chronic respiratory infections.


Spring 2022

Ella Hains -
Ella Hains

Ella Hains, student of Chemistry and Art and Art History joined the Glass Facility with an interest in learning more about conservation and understanding degridation of glass like that seen in the Blaschka models at Harvard and University of Wisconsin - Madison.


Fall 2021

Hee Seon Shin -
Hee Seon Shin

Hee Seon majoring in Chemistry at the University of Iowa with an interest in beauty product applications. Hee Seon became interested in participating as part of the Glass Facility personnel after having an opportunity to construct a gas bubbler in her inorganic laboratory course. "During my time in the glass facility,  I learned some basic glass blowing skills and the operation of the glass workshop and gained a deeper understanding of how the laboratory apparatus works. Being able to experience the process of glass processing, manufacturing, and repairing in the laboratory up close was very helpful to improve my skills in handling glass apparatus in the laboratory.  It was great spending my time in the Glass workshop over the semester." - Hee Seon Shin


Spring 2020

Francesca Eckstrom -
Francesca Eckstrom

Francesca grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota where she attended high school.  Francesca is double majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics at the University of Iowa.  Following graduation, she plans to attend graduate school for chemistry or geochemistry with a preferred focus on projects with environmental applications.  Eventually, her goal is to work in a national lab contributing to synthetic chemistry projects. 

Wrapping a Coil“I first got involved in the Glass Facility after taking the course Advanced Methods in Chemical Research, taught by Benjamin Revis in the winter session of 2017-18.  The course taught the basics of scientific glass blowing and provided hands-on glassblowing experience.  Since then, Benj has mentored me and allowed me to work on my glassblowing skills and volunteer in the Glass Facility.  My time spent in the Glass Facility has not only been enjoyable, but I have learned a great deal about glassblowing, how the Glass Facility operates, and the resources it provides to the University.” – Francesca Eckstrom


Fall 2019

Luis Antezana -
Luis Antezana

Luis majoring in Chemical Engineering with a focus on renewable and non renewable energies. Originally from Bolivia, Luis has always had a passion for chemistry and its applications to improve our everyday life through scientific research and engineering.

 

 

 

 

 

Francesca Eckstrom -
See current Bio here

 

Reid Hogan -
Reid Hogan

Reid attended high school at West Delaware High School in Manchester, Iowa and chose to attend the University of Iowa to major in chemistry. After attaining his Bachelor's degree Reid plans to further his education and become a dentist.

"During my time in the glass facility, I was tasked with basic laboratory practices such as organizing, cleaning, and taking inventory. I was also able to learn basic glassblowing techniques as well as AutoCAD drafting. My favorite part of the semester in the glass facility was seeing how the glass pieces I use in class are made, and how they can be manipulated to perform different functions." - Reid Hogan