Student Center and GAS Opportunities

Glass Educator & Student Environmental Survey by Paige Morris & Michael Saroka, GAS Education Committee

As the world population continues to grow, we now realize that our impact on the environment will need to be part of our everyday thinking. Part of this new way of thinking will be the re-evaluation of traditional practices and current methodologies. Like all previous intentional social pivoting and redirection of culture, the change will start with education: the education of the community, the education of the industries, and the education of the up-and-coming generation. This education will take shape in modeling behavior, it will come from teaching skills and giving tools to people to enact positive change, and it will come from encouraging the exploration of knowledge to compound our ability to shape that change. This gives educators and students a unique position to be the driving force to move society to where it needs to go. By evaluating where we are today, we can see where we need to be tomorrow.

METHODOLOGY: We surveyed both educators and students, receiving 13 responses in total from universities and programs across the globe. Respondents self-identified as students (53.8%), faculty (23.1%), and educators (23.1%).

WHAT'S NEW

GAS Student Meet-Up

Connecting with other glass students is crucial for getting critical feedback, building your network, and making new friends along your educational journey. The GAS Student Meet- Ups are designed to create a space for students to learn, share ideas, and develop connections with colleagues from around the world.

These virtual monthly meetings are moderated by the GAS Student Representative and create a space for students worldwide to discuss glass materials and processes, view lectures and demos, attend virtual studio tours, meet leaders in the glass community, and more. Explore our website to find out what’s in store for our next GAS Student Meet-Up, reserve your spot, and spread the word with your classmates!

Pay-What-You-Can Student Memberships

Get all the benefits of membership to the Glass Art Society for as little as $5 a year! This new model allows us to provide young professionals with resources and opportunities they may otherwise miss out on.

GAS also recognizes that students come in all forms! Whether enrolled in a degree-granting program or starting your journey at a public-access studio, if you are a young adult with less than five years of experience pursuing an education in glass, a student membership might be the best option for you. Know a student who would benefit from a GAS Membership? Spread the word!