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American Scientific Glassblowing Society Fusion Aug 2005 Founded in 1952 and incorporated in 1954 the American Scientific Glassblowers Society began as a professional notforprofit organization of scientific glassblowers and suppliers associated with the field. The objectives of the Society are to further the education of its membership through the gathering promotion and dissemination of technical and scientific information concerning all aspects of scientific glassblowing. Today the ASGS comprises approximately 650 members and a variety of affiliate members. Regional Sections offer local members an opportunity to meet with other glassblowers in their area.