Inspired by working in his dad’s glass shop, a third-generation scientific glassblower is pursuing a career in Argonne’s Glassblowing Studio, working with researchers to create custom glassware that supports pioneering science.
As a vacuum engineering specialist for the Advanced Photon Source’s new storage ring, John Zientek has a unique view of how things are coming together, one weld at a time.
Starting in April 2023, Erdmann will oversee the effort to replace the current APS storage ring with a brand new model, one that will be carefully transported and installed in sections.