The Research Glassblowing Facility at Southern Illinois University is supported by the Office of Research Development and Administration . These services are available to researchers system-wide. Orders are completed on a 'first come, first served' basis depending on parts availability.
Extra consideration is given to emergency repairs.
These rates are designed with the intent that normal operating expenses, other than the Director's salary, are recovered. The Research Glassblowing Facility also provides these services to accommodate other educational institutions and the private sector. These rates are designed to be attractive without giving unfair competition to private sector providers. Since the facility currently has only one staff member, it is important to call ahead as the staff does make house calls. Research Glassblowing is open during normal working hours, except the facility is closed Friday afternoons.