International Year of Glass
A United Nations International Year celebrating the heritage and importance of glass.
Celebrating the world of glass
On May 18, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly formally approved a resolution declaring the year 2022 as the International Year of Glass to celebrate the heritage and importance of this material in our lives.
On this page, learn the history of the IYOG initiative and explore the activities that are planned for 2022 in the United States and Canada.
North American Steering Committee
The North American Steering Committee for IYOG was established to coordinate activities in the U.S. and Canada with members from all the key constituencies associated with glass. Contact the committee at NAIYoGSC@ceramics.org.
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International Year of Glass 2022 announcement
Since 1959, the General Assembly of the United Nations has designated specific years as United Nations International Years to acknowledge fields of international endeavor and the importance of their contributions to global society.
The concept for the International Year of Glass was first introduced
at the 2018 Fall Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Glass in Yokohama, Japan.
The ACerS journal editors selected articles that have played historically critical roles in advancing glass science and technology and are setting future directions for the field.
In celebration of the International Year of Glass, ACerS is coordinating several special features through its various publications.
International Year of Glass
Calendar of events
A list of events taking place in 2022 in the United States and Canada to celebrate the International Year of Glass.
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International Journal of Applied Glass Science
The International Journal of Applied Glass Science (IJAGS) endeavors to be an indispensable source of information dealing with the application of glass science and engineering across the entire materials spectrum.
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