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Obituaries

Obituary: Robert H. Brill

by Alexandra A. Taylor
October 15, 2021 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 99, Issue 38

 

A photo of Robert H. Brill.
Credit: Courtesy of Elizabeth Brill
Robert H. Brill

Robert H. Brill, 91, died April 7 in Corning, New York.

“Through decades of international interaction, Bob served as mentor to innumerable conservation interns, conservators, conservation scientists, glass scientists, and students. He generously shared his time and expertise with them, facilitated their educational and research goals, and helped them achieve important roles in the fields of glass conservation and glass science.”—Elizabeth R. Brill, daughter, and Stephen P. Koob, colleague

Most recent title: Research scientist emeritus, Corning Museum of Glass

Education: BS, chemistry, Upsala College; PhD, physical chemistry, Rutgers University, 1954

Survivors: Wife, Margaret; and daughter, Elizabeth

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